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Stamping Fabric with Cookie Cutters

Mary — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:01 +0000

This tutorial is similar to the stamping fabric with dishwasher detergent technique I shared several weeks ago, except instead of taking color away from the fabric this tutorial adds color to the fabric. I used cookie cutters once again as stamps, plain cotton canvas fabric and Neopaque paint. I used the Jacquard Products 2-1/4-Ounce Neopaque [...]

Vintage Fashion and Textile Show

Mary — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:06:48 +0000

Yesterday, I went to the Vintage Fashion and Textile Show. It comes to Sturbridge three times a year, and it is always on the Monday of Brimfield week. There are lots of vendors and booths selling anything from vintage buttons, trims and clothing to German grain sack fabric by the yard. It is pretty spectacular [...]

Savvy Southern Style

Mary — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:53 +0000

Good morning! Today, I am over visiting Kim at Savvy Southern Style. If you have never visited Kim’s blog, you are in for a treat. Kim has amazing style and her home has been featured in Cottages and Bungalows and Romantic Homes magazines. Here is just one example of the eye candy you can find [...]

Five DIY Gifts for Mom

Mary — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:30:45 +0000

Mother’s Day is just four days away. If you are anything like me, you are waiting until the last minute to get a gift. You don’t have to run out and buy that box of candy or bunch of tulips just yet. I’ve rounded up a few easy DIY ideas from past posts to help. They are [...]