Eda Doreen

two threads short of an oven mitt

tutorial

friday!

 

“A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life. “-Hugh Sidey

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I have a habitual downfall, I must admit. And, they say that if you admit to one's faults then at least it’s the start to overcoming them. Yeah right!

Ok. So here’s the deal. I have fallen head over in femme heals love with fabrics. Organic fabrics, Japanese fabrics, designer fabrics, cotton fabrics, polyester fabrics, felts, woolens, oh my list goes on. The mail man I am quite sure knows of my obsession of fabrics, there’s a package in my mail box every week or so. But let’s not go there. Let’s rather look at what can be made with an abundance of glorious fibers.  

Today I am linking back to two fantastic, easy going patterns to make out of a yard of fabric, found on the longthread.com. The first tutorial shows one how to sew a pair of oven mitts, and the second, a purse to take out and about in this glorious sunshine.

Both patterns have photo’s to guide one through the meanders of threads, and both patterns pack a punch in the ‘Wow I did it’ category.

 

Sooz's Slack Arse Oven Mitts

 

Soozs blog is somewhat outdated, however Im positive she won't mind a bit in using her tutorial to sew up these little beauties. 

 

Bamboo Beach Purse

Notice this beach purse has bamboo handles, for those of us who wouldn't know where to get a hold of them, they can be purchased as a two pack, or single pack from Joann's.com, or any other fabric/Haberdashery store. And of course, Heather Bailey fabrics, and Amy Butler fabrics suit this purse to a tee. Oh, and I will tell all about a two gal team who prints their own fabrics in Australia, named InkandSpindle. This Aussie combo, sure know how to produce some awesome fabrics on unique fabrics. They ship internationally, and are super friendly. Their wholesale list can be obtained easily as well. Below is a collage of some of their eco-friendly fabrics that they hand printed.

 

So that's it for this week!

I hope you all have something fun filled, relaxing, and life full of happiness planned for the weekend. I do .. work ha!

I do look forward to my monday and tuesdays though : ) Keep safe, smile, and hug someone today, I am sure they need it.

 

Best,

Sam

 

  

 

on design

Amy Butler Design

I don’t know why it is that for so long, I had not noticed the aura of beautiful and pretty fabrics, but I am so glad I crave them now. We all know that fabrics clothe us, clothe our homes, and clothe the world around us. From one simple seed, comes a fiber ( natural that is )One of my favorite fabric designers is Amy Butler, and with her illustrious affair with geometrics, floral patterns, and colors to boot, there is never a dull object of desire when crafting with Amy’s fabrics, and or scrapbooking collections.

Today, I found a gorgeous Amy Butler design pattern for a paper iris that can be cut from Amy’s scrapbooking collection cardstock, and used to brighten up any corner or armoire. I just love it, and I am going to try to make it this week. So, that is why I am posting it, so you can all try it as well.

The pattern is simple, classy and unique. Kudos to Amy Butler! Click on the link here : pattern to find it. 

 

Amy Butler Design

Well, I've been out in my garden today, mother nature had other plans yesterday, and there was no rain afterall! I spent the last hour or so watering, .... but I fear some of my newly planted perennials may have suffered this last week or so from shock :( . Oh well, that is why I always preach "throw seed to the wind" simply because seed grows stronger, longer, and survives much better than one lone plant.  

 

Have a lovely afternoon, whatever you may be doing. I will be working, but that's ok. Another day, another smile!

Best,

 

Sam