This rug was so easy to crochet.  I started on Saturday morning and finished adding the fringes in the evening.  The entire rug is done in a single crochet stitch using a Knitter's Pride 8mm Crochet Hook.   I simply chained 52 stitches and single crocheted to the desired length and voila.  My yarn of choice for this project is Lion brand Mandala Thick and Quick Yarn (150g Super Bulky) in Swirl. The rug in the pic measures 53.5cm(21") x 78.5cm(31") and 1cm (.25") thick. I used 5.5 balls of yarn for this project and I absolutely love the results ..read more

What is Waffle Weave Fabric? Waffle weave fabric is made from 100% cotton woven to look just like a waffle.  What are the benefits of Waffle Weave Fabric and What is it used for? The benefit of this woven fabric is its warmth and absorbency making this the traditional go to fabric for sewing towels, bath robes, and dish clothes.  But did you know this fabric is great for machine embroidery as well as sewing baby bibs, sleepers, nightwear, slippers, blankets, shorts, loungewear, shower curtains and so much more.  This fabric machine embroiders very well for adding some inte ..read more

Well it's finally here.  Creative Black Friday. The day we have all been waiting for.  This day often falls short of expectations so we are doing our part to clean out our stock and give you some pretty good bargains on fabrics, notions, craft supplies and art supplies.  Pretty much all of our fabrics are 50% off all weekend.  These prices will allow our creative customers to craft their own gifts without breaking the bank.  This is a great opportunity to throw together a set of place mats, soup bowl cozies, hand bags,  reusable Tote bags, snack bags, throw pillow ..read more

It's that time of year where summer is coming to an end and our thoughts are turning to warm fall colors.  Our focus shifts from outdoors to indoors.  This is a great time to pull out your sewing machine again and spruce up that indoor space with one of the following projects. Autumn Gems is a beautiful quilt pattern uses Trapezoid templates to make this beautiful quilt.   The Falling Leaves Quilt uses a template to create these beautiful leaves that really make this quilt pop. This easy Halloween Tote Bag Pattern is easy to make and is perfect for gathering those Hallowe ..read more

Read How to Dye Fabric Part One first. So now you have let your fabric set for at least 24 hours in the dye solution, so you are ready to start the rinse and wash process.  For this part you will need a container of cold water and a container of very warm water (or your washing machine) and you will need your rubber gloves to protect your hands from the dye. Step 1 Add your Reactive Dye Fixative  into the cold clean water container according to the directions on the bottle and mix.  Remember a little goes a long way so (1/3 oz per pound of fabric).  Step 2 Add your fab ..read more

Have you ever looked for a specific color of fabric to use either on a quilting project or a sewing project but can't find what you need?  I found this especially frustrating when doing art quilting but I also run into this problem when looking for fabrics for sewing projects.  That's how I began my adventure in fabric dyeing.   Now I can create the colors that I need when I need them.  It took quite a bit of trial and error before I discovered the perfect method to get the results that I was looking for, and believe me there is a science component to dyeing fabric.&nb ..read more

Affiliate Disclosure Because I am an online business there are certain products that I do not have access to sell however, I can provide access to my customer for those products through affiliated links.  If you click on the link and make a purchase on these products I will earn a commission so thank you for clicking the links.  Read full disclosure here. Mother's day is just around the corner and if you have an quilter, or an artist quilter in your life or you are a quilter we've got a suggestion for gifts. If you have ever designed a quilt from scratch you know the work and pl ..read more

Affiliate Disclosure Because I am an online business there are certain products that I do not have access to sell however, I can provide access to my customer for those products through affiliated links.  If you click on the link and make a purchase on these products I will earn a commission so thank you for clicking the links.  Read full disclosure here. New Summer Fabric Designs The Lucy June collection from Lila Tueller is by far my new favorite.  From small to large prints the colours scream beautiful summer day. This collection is perfect for that outdoor patio table c ..read more

Affiliate Disclosure Because I am an online business there are certain products that I do not have access to sell however, I can provide access to my customer for those products through affiliated links.  If you click on the link and make a purchase on these products I will earn a commission so thank you for clicking the links.  Read full disclosure here. Easy Home Decor Sewing Project Spring is almost here and if you are like me you are already thinking about a spring sewing project.  How about adding a splash of colour to your living space with a cuddle throw?  Wheth ..read more

Affiliate Disclosure Because I am an online business there are certain products that I do not have access to sell however, I can provide access to my customer for those products through affiliated links.  If you click on the link and make a purchase on these products I will earn a commission so thank you for clicking the links.  Read full disclosure here. Tips for Choosing Fabric  If you have ever made a quilt you know that choosing the right fabrics and colours is the key to a successful project.  It's where many people struggle.  There are so many brands of beau ..read more