I’ve been thinking a lot about how to use quilting techniques in clothing lately. After making the little hexagons for this outfit, I was inspired to do more. So, now, from my crazy 3 a.m. big lightbulb idea, I’d like to introduce: the Dresden Plate Skirt! And tutorial! (really, really long tutorial.) Are you guys…
Little Folks Celebrate One
Awwwww. I’m going to be one of those posters today. The I-can’t-believe-my-baby-is-x-years-old people. With shots of newborn scrunchiness and first-whatevers. Or… not. Nope, not going that route today. Maybe next year. Or the year after. I reserve the right to do that later. Or even to change my mind and do it later today. While…
Help Us Name This Dress? (And a Giveaway)
I am working on an easy-peasy dress tutorial. Here’s my favorite version of it so far: I’m totally in love with it, which is why I’m so focused on giving it a lovely, snappy, fun name. But my problem is… I can’t think of a good one. The only things I’ve thought of won’t work….
Twill Tape Week: Things that make you go Hem…
When Twill Tape Guy first sent us all that fantastic twill tape, Susan and I came up with about 14 projects for it before we even came up for air. Then Twill Tape Guy added, “oh, I can also do custom printing on the twill tape if you’d like.” Um, Yes Please! My first idea…
A Bright New Star in the World of Fashion Design: Introducing Alea
We know blogland is full of promising fashion designers. And there are plenty of bloggers who specialize in revealing them. We aren’t going to be shifting the focus of crafterhours for an extended period of time, but for today, we had to introduce you to a fresh-faced new designer with vision. She’s creative. Thoughtful. Detailed….