Closet staples are the foundation upon which your wardrobe is built. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a few versatile basics that you love! Today, I’d like to introduce you to one of mine, The Perfect T-Shirt. I can dress it down with jeans, or dress it up with a scarf… Read more »
Ghostly Greetings! It’s Halloween, so I want to showcase my most festive fabric for the occasion… Day Lilies on Bright Multi. This fiery Batik knit glows like a Jack-O-Lantern, yet has the versatility to brighten your wardrobe in all seasons! On a crisp Halloween day, or any fall day really, I tend to reach for… Read more »
Transitioning into each season, Pantone releases a color palette that reflects the most popular color trends displayed during New York (and now London) Fashion Week. Pantone’s seasonal color palette is typically on trend for the coming season. This fall, I took a look at their palette and compared it to my own collection of Knit… Read more »
As the cold weather closes in on us, we’re all seeking out cozy clothing that looks chic with our boots and warm coats. Knit fabric is great for layering, which makes it a wonderful addition to our fall and winter wardrobe. Today, I’ll be showing another pattern that looks great in knit fabric! The pattern… Read more »
Knit fabric is such a versatile fabric to work with, it’s both comfortable and flattering. The pattern I’m using today is a Butterick pattern, designed by kAtheRine Tilton. This pattern is for lightweight knit fabrics and works well with our Batik Knit. It can be found at many fabric stores. The pattern includes four options… Read more »
Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a booth at a sewing and quilting show? Well, you’re in luck! We’re going to unveil the inner-workings of a sewing and quilting show. The pictures included in this post are from The Sewing & Stitchery Expo, which took place in March at the Washington State… Read more »
CONTEST CLOSED! WINNERS 1 Caribbean Curls Georgia C. 2 Golden Diamonds and Dots Amelia B. 3 Ornate Diamonds Candice M. 4 Tropical Sea Grass Amelia B. 5 Coral Ferns and Leaves Carol-Ann K. 6 Multi-colored Paisley on Navy Carrie S. 7 Dark Roast Coffee Wendy A. 8 Roses on Pastel Blue Vicki H. 9 Nature’s Canvas Ashley C…. Read more »
We have Winners! So many entered in our Wearable Art and Batiks Creations Contest this spring season, and let me tell you, it was incredibly hard choosing winners! So many wonderful garments, quilts, wall hangings and more looked so wonderful. To everyone that entered – you are all winners in our eyes, not only for… Read more »
Sometimes you see a fabric that you really like, but it’s hard to envision what you could make with it! If you are in search of a little inspiration, you have come to the perfect place! Here are a few simple, comfortable, patterns to try out. You can find these patterns on our website (or… Read more »
Our very good friend, Jenny Ives, took third place in the 2017 Emerald City Comicon with her beautiful Cinderella Transformation Ball Gown. We promised an interview with Jenny and here it is. First a little background information on Cosplay and the Emerald City Comicon. What is Cosplay? The term is shorten from costume play. This is a… Read more »
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