Tag Archives: fabric

Craft Inspiration

Posted on April 25, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Sometimes just the simplest things can spark tons of ideas. It’s funny how things work that way when sometimes you are seemingly surrounded by inspiration and yet you have no ideas flowing out of you. Image by Jane Heller These … Continue reading →

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Lace Vase Tutorial

Posted on January 20, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Recently, I’ve been experimenting and making fabric flowers. I am HORRIBLE at keeping plants alive. At the same time, fresh flowers every week feel a tad wasteful since they’re just going to be thrown out. I wanted to come up … Continue reading →

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I Love Quilts

Posted on October 7, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Even though the sun is still shining brightly here in Chicago and the temperatures are still in the lower 70’s, I can still feel the crispness in the air. It was pretty chilly here last week and I can only … Continue reading →

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Dresser Re-Do

Posted on September 21, 2010 by letsmakesomething

One down, 5 more to go!  I hope you enjoyed this project, it really translates to a lot of surfaces.  You could also cover the front of an armoire, desk drawers, cabinet doors……the possibilities are endless.  I would love to … Continue reading →

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Fabric Gift Tags tutorial

Posted on June 8, 2010 by letsmakesomething

It’s grey and rainy here in Minneapolis!  No fun, I was wanting to be outside for a little while today but no dice.  Instead, I guess it’ll force me to get some things done inside.  I have discovered a fun … Continue reading →

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Fabric Bracelet Tutorial

Posted on May 30, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Hello everyone!  I will make no excuses for the hiatus, instead I am going to give you a lovely tutorial: enjoy! We’re going to be making a fabric wrapped bracelet.  You only need a few materials to make this awesome … Continue reading →

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Some things I've been working on

Posted on March 17, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Here are some things I’ve had my hand in lately that I’m trying to work out the kinks on/make better.  Sometimes it’s hard when you feel like you’ve spent most of your day working on a craft project or new … Continue reading →

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Springtime in Embroidery

Posted on March 15, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Ahhh…the sweet, sweet smell of spring is lingering in the air!  Minnesota winters can feel long and rough, so when I can sense spring around the corner it is all I think about.  Naturally, those thoughts are going to spill … Continue reading →

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Embroidery Trends: Line Drawings

Posted on March 8, 2010 by letsmakesomething

One of the things I love about embroidery is that, like painting, the possibilities are endless.  I like the look of a floral/patterned piece of fabric with a line drawing on top.  I also like how thin the line is … Continue reading →

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Totally Tutorial!!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by letsmakesomething

So, this is my first tutorial.  Phew….I just had to get that out there, I’m still learning and I hope the explanations are good and the pictures are relevant.  I really like coming up with different projects based on things … Continue reading →

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