Yesterday, I went to the local material store to grab a last bit of corduroy needed for an art project with my son's 5th grade class. The kids decorated their very own fabric and we will be making pencil bags and purses with them at our next session.
I am so glad to have met SewLoka owner Claudia a few weeks ago. Her drawer full of zippers was the inspiration for this project.
I also got some scrap corduroy from her, so the only big expenses were the sharpies and alcohol.
Here are a few of the pieces the kids made:
Pretty cool, eh?
I was amazed at the number of people buying quilting fabrics at the store. I waited in a LONG line to get my measly 1 yard of fabric cut. I guess people are getting started on their cold weather projects. Anyway, one of the ladies was offered the end bolt piece at a discount and she said "Of course, I can always use scrap!" , which reminded me of another shop I've been looking at lately on Etsy - Make Mine Patchwork.
Karen is OBSESSED with fabric concoctions. I mean, take a look at her work room:
She is well stocked to take on any project, I am convinced. That is a pretty impressive sight!
Karen mixes and matches fabrics to make some really neat pieces. Here are a few of my favorites:
Really unique and detailed stuff. I bet she is great at custom orders too.
So, don't go to the fabric store and stand in line like me. Just head on over to Make Mine Patchwork and pick up a cool new quilt, bag, or stocking for yourself. Oh, did I mention she makes baby items too? Bet those'd make great shower gifts.
Cheers!
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