Project Selvedge Challenge Day to Night

NYDIA'S GINGHAM TEA TOWEL

This great little tea towel takes a little time, but the finsished project is totally worth it!

Nydia just cut small slits in the linen.  Then she wove strips of ginham through the holes to create this checkered look.  Finally, zig zag stitch over the raw edges to secure your fabrics together.

Ta da!

COCKTAIL NAPKINS ::

start with 2 fat quarters

1.  trim your fat quarters to be the exact same size

(step 1 and 2 are easiest if you stack your fats one on top of the other, then you only have to cut once!)



2.  cut your fat quarters into fourths

option :: use scraps to add some spice to your napkins

3.  right sides together, stitch around all 4 sides
(make sure to leave yourself a 3" hole to pull your fabric back through!)

4. clip your corners and trim any excess seam allowance

5.  pull your napkin right side out and use a pointy tool to poke out the corners, then press your seams flat

6.  top stitch around the edge of your almost-finished napkin, this allows you to close the hole you left and add any decrative elements you can invent!

done!  now just enjoy a cocktail with friends

(gifty tip ::  add a small bottle of infused vodka* and they'll all want you as their secret santa)

*Infused Vodka Recipe ::
1.  Find an air tight jar
2.  Put the flavor of your choice in the bottom of the jar  (lemon zest, pineapple, apple/cinnamon, ginger, bacon, coffee, the possibilities are endless)
3.  Poor vodka over the top & put the lid on the jar
4.  Keep the jar in the fridge or on your counter for 1-2 weeks - shake them at least once a day
5.  Strain if necessary and enjoy!

WE'VE NAMED HIM SIMON

Simon the Lion was created specially for Families First's fundraiser this summer.  In case you missed this fun event, you can download the PDF from our website and make him yourself (and consider a donation to this great organization :)

Fabulous Fabric Chandelier

DIY Fabric Chandelier from 100 Layer Cake on Vimeo.

How to make a beautiful room...check out Melinda's Marimekko roman shades and

Alfred Shaheen upholstered vintage chair. Inspiring!

Loving Neutrals

Silk Burlap and washed Linen Gauze

Neutral colors have such variety, its all about the texture and the shade.

Also did this chair redo, using Alfred Shaheen fabrics from Duralee. Alfred Shaheen was the designer of the original Hawiian shirts.

MADEfair TOTE TUTORIAL

MADEfair posters reMADE:

1. cut your fabric the same size as the "poster"

2. right sides together, pin and sew your pieces together
(better leave the top open if you want to get anything in there)

3. trim your seam allowances, turn right side out & press

4. now is a good time to add a box bottom (how?!) if you want one
and stitch a hem at the top of your bag

5. choose a strap and stitch it on

6. wear it!  to the MADEfair

RAINY DAY PROJECT

We made this (or, should I say, Mary made this).  What's next?!  We can't decide what to do with it (it's about 10 x 10)...potholder?   Pillow?  Look for a tutorial on our "how-to" page, but....we have to finish it first.  HELP!! 

I'm thinking...if you have the best idea - you can have it!  So, comments please!

REMEMBER THIS DRESS?

Well....we found the cutest model ever to show it off and we thought you might want to see:

"Look at my dress Mama!"

Has your child discovered our toys? 
They are even better than a brand new dress; and allow for peaceful shopping.
Until it's time to leave...

Gardening Gear!

Gwen modeling our garden hat, Kwiksew 3885

Our Garden Apron, Leah designed this one, should we have a class?

Wallpaper Fun!

Wallpaper isn't just for the walls!!!  This Romo Wallpaper is to DIE for! You can use it for lots of things, like these cute framed pictures! Instead of wallpaper-ing an entire wall, make a wall arrangement by framing different wallpapers in different sized frames for a really cool effect! We have great colors- gold, green, chocolate, and red! 

Latest Obsession::::::Papercuts

New Inspiration! Check out these beautiful papercuts by Elsa Mora.
Her website is here.

Oilcoth!

OILCLOTH IS HERE!

Cute Quilt!

How adorable is this quilt!? All fabrics from Selvedge! Very simple, you can make one too!