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Category: Textiles
Post # 3105: A roundup of makes from March!
When I moved (almost) two years ago, I moved a number of unfinished projects with me. Like the quilt in this photo. I’ve been carrying the squares and the backing fabric around for about five years – both of which I purchased for next… Continue Reading “Post # 3105: A roundup of makes from March!”
Post #3103: Making marks on fabric
Where other people are highly artistic, I feel I am a pretty technical maker. That is, I’m inspired by learning process and technique – not to mention finished usable product – more than expressing a vision or making a statement. Perhaps that isn’t the… Continue Reading “Post #3103: Making marks on fabric”
Post #3102: Sharpening our tools
I was reminded last night of the need to replace the blade in my exacto knife, just as I was reminded by snarled threads earlier this week that the sewing machine needle must be replaced with every project. It’s got me to thinking that… Continue Reading “Post #3102: Sharpening our tools”
Post #3103: The spa robe
Voila! I present to you my new hot tub cover up! This is the final, and largest make from the fabric mailing I received from Sew Haley Jane ten days ago. Between the cloth wrappers and this robe, only a half metre of rayon… Continue Reading “Post #3103: The spa robe”
Post #3102: Project before power outage
Yesterday was a blustery, cold day here on the island – but that didn’t stop me from going into Nanaimo to protest the Phoenix pay system, blight to the federal workforce! While I was there, I also stopped by my old office to pick… Continue Reading “Post #3102: Project before power outage”
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