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Read this: The Sewing Answer Book

indiehandmade — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:15:52 +0000

Occasionally I’m asked what my craft of choice is. While I have an unhealthy obsession with all things paper, my true love is for sewing. And even though I’ve been sewing for quite some time (I learned on my very own Cabbage Patch Kids sewing machine, folks!), I still have loads of questions.

Fortunately, there’s a fabulous new book out called The Sewing Answer Book by Barbara Weiland Talbert (Storey Publishing, June 2010). It’s 432 pages of questions and answers to every sewing dilemma I can think of. With chapters on needles and thread, stitches, working with patterns, sewing hems and more, I can safely say I have a new best friend when I get stumped at the machine. Barbara’s tone is conversational, and the book’s small size makes it easy to leave out or carry with you. A definite must-have for beginning and advanced sewers alike!

Show your {fall} colors

indiehandmade — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:17:19 +0000

Is it too soon to think of fall colors? I’m dreaming of gold, olive and brown.

Shown above (from top left to right, top to bottom):

Quail trio vintage brass figurines, The Fancy Lamb
Storyville Shift in Sweet Olive, Bayou Salvage
Retro business card holder, Artis
Olivine CZ and Green Tourmaline necklace, Adorn Me Jewelry
Sequoia National Park album, Campfire Chic
Hope inspirational adjustable leather wrap bracelet, C. Johannesen Leather

What colors are you dreaming of for fall?

Big June Giveaway winner

indiehandmade — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:56:45 +0000

Thanks to everyone who checked out the Big June Giveaway, featuring over $130 worth of prizes from 7 shops participating in the summer market. We finally have a winner to announce today… so without further ado…

Congratulations to Rachel B. Check your inbox because you’ve got mail! And you’ll soon have some great stuff coming to your mailbox, too!

If you missed out, you can still check out all the shops who participated in the giveaway by clicking on the images below:

Origami inspired

indiehandmade — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:34:12 +0000

Seems as though the origami peace crane has made its way to other mediums. (You can view how to make a real origami peace crane here.)

Origami inspired crane earrings (check out more of Adorn Me Jewelry here)

Mini Art Canvas Peace magnet (check out more from Help the Gulf Coast here)

It’s {in} the bag

indiehandmade — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:15:42 +0000

I know I’m not alone, but I love a good bag. It’s the perfect way to perk up an outfit. (How many are in your stash?)

French Quarters Market Bag from Bayou Salvage
Prairie Flowers Pouch from Gora Handmade
Cinnamon Blossoms Tote from Sheree’s Atelier