Design Your Own Fabric

Sometimes I have an idea in my head and can't find it in product form anywhere. Next time that happens in the fabric category I'm heading to Spoonflower to create my own. Or you can browse the bazillion already fabulous styles uploaded by others. How fun for making pillows, aprons or apparel in cottons, linen, even silk crepe! Wouldn't a specially designed item from custom fabric make a thoughtful gift? Hmmm, whose birthday is up next....

Do you Rue?

I know I'm not the first person to write about Rue and with images as gorgeous as these I certainly won't be the last.  The adorable virtual baby of Crystal Gentilello and Anne Sage  is my new favorite. I'm in love with the friendly tone, beautiful photos and free (!) downloads. See for yourself...

I suggest a little quiet time with an oversize monitor for your veiwing pleasure. Congrats Rue on your premier issue!

I certainly do Rue, do you??

DIY Soaps

Add this to the list of totally awesome DIY projects that I'll probably never get around to doing. But just in case I get everything checked off the to do list and feel like getting my craft on, here's the tutorial via Ruffled.