1930s Reproduction Fabrics

 

Several years ago I had a small collection of 1930s reproduction fabrics, and it was then that I made the log-cabin quilt pictured here.  I’m not always interested in traditional fabrics, but I find the 1930s reproductions very appealing.  They have a comforting, soothing effect on me, even the bright and crazy ones, especially when [...]

Sweet Handbags from Specialcakes

Take a look at these beautiful cupcakes from specialcakes/tracey on Flickr.  I wasn’t really expecting to find a photo of cupcakes with handbags, but I searched anyway, and am really pleased with what I found. Go on over to Tracey’s photostream on Flickr and check out her other fabulous cupcakes. Too bad I don’t live [...]

Blog Giveaways

I’m on my way to Little Rock today, and probably won’t return until Wednesday.  I’ve set a couple of posts on auto-publish to keep you entertained while I’m gone, and hope to share a few bag projects when I return.
Meanwhile, run over to these blogs and enter their giveaways for some great prizes:
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Data Backup for Artists

On Sunday afternoon, my husband was the victim of a nasty spyware attack, one which we’re still working hard to recover from.  He was browsing what seemed to be a completely legitimate real estate site, elected to watch their video, and was immediately struck by a wave of unstoppable, deadly downloads.  By the time he [...]

How-To: Easy Fabric Embellishment for Wearable Art or Accessories

Sometimes we are intimidated by what looks like a complex project, and our otherwise beautiful garment, handbag, or accessory is missing that wow factor that makes it extra special.  However, many embellishment techniques are really quite simple. Some may take a bit longer than others, but they aren’t as complex as they may seem.

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