Posts tagged: quilt
Fabric-Free Quilting–Or Making Patterned Fabric with Paint
By DIY MavenIn my ongoing effort to create patterns in fabric that combine the unlikely partnering of caramel and white, my attention turned to quilting. But not in the traditional sense. I saw this idea on All People Quilt and thought, of course! My inspiration was a decor fabric that I found at the store that had combined celery green, yellow ochre (which looks like a dark caramel) and robin’s egg blue in its pattern. Robin’s egg blue? Yup. But, sadly, no » READ MORE
Make A Laptop Messenger Bag
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Made from Anthropologie-looking fabric, the Laptop Messenger Bag has a smooth chocolate brown recycled leather strap (from an Ann Taylor skirt) and a back pocket cut out of a recycled bomber jacket. To be perfectly honest, I did take the outside pocket right off of my original Placemat Hack: Flaptop Laptop Cover. This handy messenger version is easy to carry, quilted on the inside and has the added details of topstitching and that fabulou » READ MORE
Turn Your Old Blue Jeans into a Quilt
By DIY Maven
Here's a great way to make use of all your old blue jeans: turn them into a funky quilt! Although in quilting circles, this project would be labeled 'easy' it's still a significant project. Well worth the effort, considering the outcome. See the entire tutorial on All People Quilt dot com.
A New Take on Tile
By abmatic
The background:
My parents built their house in 1980 and its just getting to the time where things like counters are needing replacement. The origina » READ MORE
