Ready to get back to your bangle bracelet?
We wrapped the outside of the bracelet yesterday , and let it dry overnight.  Today we’re going to line the inside, making a nice, clean looking finish.
Noreen left an excellent comment, noting that you can also varnish your bracelet as well.  Varnishing will protect the bracelet and keep it looking shiny and new for longer.  I personally prefer a satin spray varnish – it’s available from most hardware stores.
We need to measure the cuff first, to see how wide it is.  My bracelet is 2″ wide, so I need to cut the lining …read more

Okay, let’s get started and make a bangle bracelet!
You’ll need a cardboard tube that can comfortably slip over your hand.  I’m using the inside of a roll of packing tape for mine.  Don’t forget that the fabric will shrink the size a little, so don’t use anything too snug.
You’ll also need a good quality white glue, preferably water-resistant.  I’m a big fan of The Ultimate.  Choose a ribbon that’s at least an inch wider than the cardboard tube.  I recommend lining the bracelet with a non-woven material like felt, faux suede, leather or real suede.
Of course, scissors, glue spreaders and …read more

There are so many wonderful craft projects, ideas and fiber art works out on the web, that I’m going to start a new series and share my favorites with you every week!

The Twisted Stitcher has a great idea for using Altoids tins, fabric and a little piece of cross stitch embroidery to create a cute little needle carry case.
I laughed so hard at this wonderful video from Hankering for Yarn!
Embroidery As Art is a new-ish blog that focuses on embroidery, not as a craft but as fine art – there’s some amazing stuff here!
Large is a sewing blog for plus-size …read more

It’s the time of year again when I browse through my archives from the past year and pick out my favorite posts – as well as your favorite posts!
The all-time reader favorite post from this year has to be the free pattern to sew your own snuggie. This post has got to be one of the most popular ones I’ve ever written!
My ribbon roses tutorial is another top reader favorite – month after month, people still enjoy it… even though I wrote it in 2007!
In no particular order, here are some of my favorite posts from 2008:

I’ve gotten a few …read more

I’m getting inspired again…. I just came across these charming little hens:

image: Daily OM
They were originally created in Northern India to bring good luck – I’d like to try making my own. I think that if I used Bettsi McComb’s (of Tender Arts Studio) pattern for little birds, I could create something quite lovely.
I’ll keep you posted…