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Handstitched belt loops

I just spent some time this morning stitchining belt loops to my new dress and just thought I'd quickly share the technique here because it's a nice way to be able to adapt an item of clothing and...

Wool felt no sew cushion

I really love this cushion I made for Fiskars a little while ago. I used their new... Fabric Circle Cutter, which anyone who works regularly with fabric will know, is an exciting tool idea! You...

Curly hair, don’t care.

Truth be told, I'm not one to do a lot with my hair. It's long. It's thick. It's dry at the ends. It gets in my face. Don't get me wrong, I DO love my hair to look nice. It's just that the length of...

Spoonflower Handbook Blog Tour

A few weeks ago, Spoonflower released their brand-spanking new and exciting Handbook. Check it out here!It's essentially a hands-on, how-to of fabric design (also, wallpaper and gift wrap),...

30 minute leggings tutorial

This week I have a tutorial up over on the Spoonflower blog - custom leggings in about 30 minutes. I love their new sports lycra fabric and it's perfect for a comfy, stretchy pair of leggings...

Homemade biscotti

INGREDIENTS...2 tbs olive oil1/4 cup and 2 tbs granulated sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1 egg3/4 cup and 2 tbsp all purpose flourpinch of salt1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 cup chopped almonds1/4 cup chocolate...