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Fresh Window Treatments: Drapes Made With Doilies

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 25th 2009

With one glance at Michaela Scherrer's recent doily-inspired drapes and room dividers, I vowed to never close the door to my child-like decor again. After all, what's old almost always becomes new again.

Wall Art Ideas to Make You Smile

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 8th 2009

Spoonflower Custom Fabrics: You'll Get Hooked!

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 28th 2009

Spoonflower is one of the ever-growing print-on-demand websites that offer at-home crafters the chance to design and then buy small or one-off pieces.

Crafty Makeover: Table and Bench Set (Part 3)

by Laura Fenton, Posted Oct 23rd 2009

The last time I talked about my table and bench set makeover, I told you that I was thinking about swapping out the fabric. I had gone to B&J Fabrics, one of my favorite fabric shops in New York, and cut swatches for possible patterns. I posted them online for you to vote on. I laid them out, thought about them, pinned them up on my bulletin board and didn't make up my mind. This is typical Laura, by the way.

Crafty Makeover: Table and Bench Set (Part 2)

by Laura Fenton, Posted Oct 7th 2009

In part one of my post about my table and bench makeover, I told you about how I stripped the paint and refinished this birch dining set. Today, I'll tell you about the fabric recovering process.

Retro Finds at Reprodepot Fabrics

by Laura Fenton, Posted Sep 15th 2009

Anyone looking for a retro feel will be sure to find a fabric to suit their needs at Reprodepot.

Going Textile Shopping in Belarusa

by Erin Loechner, Posted Aug 7th 2009

Ever heard of Belarusian textiles? I hadn't either, until a bit of research on textile history landed me on this site. Gorgeous, no? Turns out Belarusian textiles originated from the weaving of Russian belts with ornamental fabrics, which could take up to a year to make. The belts were used to distinguish tribes, signify power and offer peace.