Today the Internet taught me what a tailor's ham does. Previously, I knew what it was, but didn't really understand what it did. When my sewing skills get a little more advanced (i.e. when I'm brave enough to try anything other than a skirt), I might have to make up one of these. In the meantime, I'm bookmarking this adorable tutorial.
Speaking of fabric, I learned that there is "Pigeon" fabric! I'm so excited! I want to make clothing out of it! I love these children's picture books by Mo Willems. I envy the artist's confident lines and ability to get maximum expression using minimal strokes. Plus, they're hilarious. If you haven't read the books, here's a link to The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
I'm contemplating making a patchwork pillow for my office recliner. I've never done anything more ambitious than a nine-patch, though, so I'm not sure I have the skills. And since we're in "famine" measures until Jonathan lands another job, I'll have to make due with some semi-sheer fabrics if I decide I can't hold my horses... Anyway, I'm looking for traditional quilt blocks for inspiration. I want to use at least three colors and to pick a pattern that requires triangles since that's new to me. Right now I'm leaning toward this one.
I also happened upon this interesting video and collection of locally stylized quilts from Alabama quilters. Here's some more information and stories of the individuals. And here is one of my favorite quilts from the collection:
These quilts have such a freedom from care about them, which is ironic, since many of them were made in a hurry just to keep folks warm. It's such an interesting story and art form. And it helped me to realize that I can thoroughly appreciate a quilt that isn't based on precision, so I'm going to go a little easier on myself when I start my pillow.
Speaking of fabric, I learned that there is "Pigeon" fabric! I'm so excited! I want to make clothing out of it! I love these children's picture books by Mo Willems. I envy the artist's confident lines and ability to get maximum expression using minimal strokes. Plus, they're hilarious. If you haven't read the books, here's a link to The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
I have a lot of other craft projects in the works right now (waiting
for several of them to dry as I write, actually), and my mind is
swirling with ideas.
I'm contemplating making a patchwork pillow for my office recliner. I've never done anything more ambitious than a nine-patch, though, so I'm not sure I have the skills. And since we're in "famine" measures until Jonathan lands another job, I'll have to make due with some semi-sheer fabrics if I decide I can't hold my horses... Anyway, I'm looking for traditional quilt blocks for inspiration. I want to use at least three colors and to pick a pattern that requires triangles since that's new to me. Right now I'm leaning toward this one.
I also happened upon this interesting video and collection of locally stylized quilts from Alabama quilters. Here's some more information and stories of the individuals. And here is one of my favorite quilts from the collection:
These quilts have such a freedom from care about them, which is ironic, since many of them were made in a hurry just to keep folks warm. It's such an interesting story and art form. And it helped me to realize that I can thoroughly appreciate a quilt that isn't based on precision, so I'm going to go a little easier on myself when I start my pillow.
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