CornerstoneLAE

Coiled Fabric Basket - Lavender
"Leisha here...My artistic education is in architecture, which kind of explains a little about why I enjoy the engineering part of crafting! This shop features fabric crafts, but if you are looking for my pop-up cards or journals, please check out my second shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperCompositions
Don't forget to check my 'sold' section. It's the best part of my shop! A lot of my items are custom made for the buyer, so if you see something you like (or have an idea of your own), please contact me! Everything is handmade by me, in my non-smoking home"
bio written by Leisha via the esty profile
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Pocket Full of Love Pillow

Pocket Full of Love Pillow
Originally uploaded by Michelle Engel Bencsko | Cloud9 Fabrics

Nature Walk, 100% certified organic cotton fabric from Cloud9 Fabrics.

TUTORIAL

baby jives

A little bird told me - sculpture on yarn wrapped branch in blues
"I believe that the things we surround our children with should be as wonderful and imaginative as they are. With that in mind, I am trying to make some magic.
Baby Jives creates modern heirlooms that you will want to keep long after the nursery is gone. Every object is made by hand in my smoke-free studio using contemporary designer fabrics, reclaimed natural materials, and a trusty old Bernina Record.
Baby Jives is the handiwork of Jahje Bath Ives, an artist and mother living and working in Philadelphia, PA. Before it was a company, Baby Jives was the nickname for our little one, then he was born and he got a real name. When I’m not sewing, I can be found chasing after my toddler, cooking delicious vegetarian dinners, and daydreaming about my next mobile."
bio written by babyjives via the etsy profile
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kathleen dustin

kathleen dustin
makes some of the most gorgeous purses that I have ever seen!
she is inspired by the natural forms she finds in the woods of new hampshire.
just amazing!

Apron pattern needed

I'm trying to find an apron pattern, but am having no luck at all! I want it to be a full apron, with frills or ruffles. It does not, neccessarily have to have pockets. I want to make this apron for a dear friend, with this paper doll fabric I found. She loves all kinds of dolls and she loves to bake. Any help on this would be so much appreciated!!

Three dolls for sale

I need to sell a few dolls in order to get another...

1) Custom Hujoo
Custom face up by Sunpop, normal skin, pale green eyes from mimiwoo, custom Mohair wig (pale green with white highlights) by Anji's Wig Designs, nude
Asking $85US + $10 shipping


2) Vanilla Wafer Momoko
She is in perfect condition, no stains or marks, nude.
$45US + $10 shipping




3) Trent, Lead Taeyang
He is in excellent shape, new metallic green cool-cat eyechips, a loose screw, an ankle was broken when I got him, but has been fixed properly, stock wig, pink shirt, jacket, boots, and belt. These photos show him with another wig, but his stock wig will come with him. This black & green Monique Jpop Rocker wig is also available.
Asking $60US + $10 shipping.

MATTES LACE and TRIMMING Co.

ATTN: SEWERS!!
I want to tell everyone about this great shop on etsy:
MATTES LACE & TRIMMING Co.
They have wonderful fabrics and trims and laces. So easy and friendly to deal with! The next time you need something for your sewing project, check out this store first!!

Traditional Japanese Owl Tutorial

1. The pattern: Enlarge or shrink, depending on what size you want your owl.

2. Cut out pattern, using 2 different fabrics.

3. Put right sides together and sew up the left side, just to the top of the smaller piece. 4. Move the unsewn edge of the smaller fabric to the edge of the larger fabric. It helps to pin them in place. Sew up the seam, right to the tip of the larger fabric.
5. Turn right-side out.

6. Put a straight pin through the fabric at the top of the belly.

7. Stuff the owl then sew embroidery floss in a loose stitch around the bottom.
8. Pull string tight and tie in a knot., then remove straight pin.
9. Cut out 2 colored felt circles, and 2 smaller white felt circles.
10. Fold over the point, then sew the tip of the beak to the owls belly.11. Attach the two circles of colored felt with the same colored thread. 12. Pull a dark thread through the center of the colored felt, and through the center a circle of white felt (smaller than the colored).13. Poke your needle in the colored felt and through the center of the white felt.14. Pull through to make a "loop" on the white felt.15. Loop all the way around the white felt.

16. Add a dark bead to the center.

17. Attach the second eye & you are finished! You could also add a triangle of yellow or orange felt to the end of it's beak, if desired.

HERE is a tutorial in japanese.

My first ragdoll!

This is my first ragdoll that I've ever made. It's for a woman's grandaughter, Lilith, to grow up with. Lilith is 8 months old and lives in England. I made this from my own pattern and from some online help.

I'm willing to make another for commission or for a swap/trade.

About a foot in length.

Two more art journal pages

DaWanda store is now OPEN!

http://en.dawanda.com/shop/JennyTheArtist

Random Dotee dolls that I've made