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…
A Brief Disruption of Twill Tape Week
Tomorrow we’re posting our grand finale for Twill Tape week. Already? We know. We could have done a month. And the roundup has some really fun ideas, many of which came from our own crafterhours readers. But TODAY? We’re taking a teeny tiny little break to be the Creative Guests on UCreate. We can hardly…
Twill Tape Week: Printing on Twill Tape
Would you like to try to print on twill tape? Okay, I say “try” because there are quite a few variables. Before I get into them, I will say that the printing that Twill Tape Guy has done for us has been great, and we’ve ironed it to be sure that it’s heat-set before washing,…
Twill Tape Week: Peeking Bag and a GIVEAWAY!
Well, Twill Tape Week might be nearing the end but it isn’t exactly winding down. You can find us today over at EverythingEtsy.com with a twill tape drawstring “Peeking Bag” tutorial and a GIVEAWAY courtesy of Twill Tape Guy. A gift certificate to spend any way you like AND a yard of custom-printed tape sounds…
Twill Tape Week: Memo…ry
I’ve always liked the idea of french memo boards, but I’ve never gotten into the patterned, busy ones. I like solid and muted. I feel like the things you’re putting ON the memo board should get the attention, rather than the board itself. Like, if the background is all crazy then I’ll miss the DON’T…