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Craft and Sewing ideas for creating your own treasured items from the patterns and fabrics featured on this BLOG. Also, Artist/Designers Studios, Trends, design inspiration and more!
Recent Posts
Braided Bucket bag in the Japanese Taupes by Daiwabo
Check out this version of the Braided Bucket bag in the Japanese Taupes by Daiwabo.Available from Calla Lily Quilt Shop in Blaine, MN. Contact Calla Lily direct with this link.Create something unexpected! Jamie Kalvestran www.scrap-bags.com...
Paula Scher: The Geography of Design
I think this is a great example of a designers process. (aka - where ideas come from)Create something unexpected! Jamie Kalvestran www.scrap-bags.com...
Discharge Dyed Handbags
Do you remember the discharge dying tutorial in an earlier post?LINK to TutorialWell, I actually got the bags finished and here they are! Made from my Fat-Quarter Scrap-bags™ pattern. Ta Da!For more photos of these bags or to purchase one of these ...
Thread Work Unraveled by Sarah Ann Smith
I just love this book!While developing my "Tangletown Tote" pattern which has a fusible applique' leaf and meandering vine that is created with a satin (column) stitch. I quickly learned that not all needles and threads work well to make a beautiful ...
Gelatin Printing
Gelatin printing was the most fun I have had in a long time! I spent the day with my friend Lucy Senstad and her sister Joannie. Lucy showed us how to gelatin print. I have included a video from YouTube below if you want to see the process, there are...
Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial - Happy Thanksgiving!
You can celebrate Thanksgiving with these delightful fabric pumpkins by Danielle Thompson! View the tutorial on her site, Thompson Family - Life. Click Here. (Photos used with permission)Create something unexpected! Jamie Kalvestran www.scrap...

