Posted inBlog Surface Design
From inspiration to screen, the evolution of a new design
A peek behind the scenes this week. Last week I printed up a new design. If you follow…
Posted inBlog Creativity
20 Uses for a Tea Towel
I set myself a challenge - list 20 uses for a tea towel. It turned out not to…
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Letting go of perfectionism – countering overwhelm!
It's September and Spring is here in Canberra. I am so glad that the Winter is coming to…
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Losing the fear of being wrong
In so many things in life, I think that “losing the fear of being wrong”, might be the…
Posted inCreativity Sewing
Recovering from Creative Mistakes
Recovering from creative mistakes is an important skill. Not developing strategies to cope with mistakes can lead to…
Tutorial – Painted Envelope Cushion Cover
This week in the Making Marks on Fabric series, I will show you how to make a painted…
Tutorial – Party Bunting
This party bunting tutorial is an easy sewing project. I made several strands of bunting one year to…
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Breaking Through Creative Block
I’ve been thinking about breaking through creative block lately. For quite a while, between deciding to close Blue…
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Comparison is Creative Poison
Sizing ourselves up against others is natural but I believe comparison is creative poison. It doesn’t serve the…
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Why are Linen Tea Towels Better?
I can’t tell you how many times I am told “linen tea towels are the best”! Customers frequently…