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Busy book = quiet educational play

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When I was a kid, a busy book was a standard take-along to church.  The big soft books filled with fabric pages would teach various counting, sorting, and fine motor skills, all the while keeping a young child quietly entertained. … Read more ...

Cheater fabrics: More than meets the eye

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Printed fabric panel, AKA “cheater prints”, are loaded with more potential than meets the eye.  Though the first glance shows only their intended purpose, as a pre-printed baby blanket, tree skirt, etc., a little creativity reveals a world of possibility. … Read more ...

Watch artisans sew at Smockshop Berlin

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BurdaStyle reports that Andrea Zittel’s Smockshop is going to Berlin.  According to BurdaStyle, as part of this enterprise, “Two artisans will work in the gallery for the first four days of the exhibition making the smocks that are available for… Read more ...

Inspiration: Little fabric house

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I let out a little squeal when I saw this little fabric house posted by ReFabulous.  She received it from a swap, the lucky girl. This little house is fully embellished with buttons, shutters, and even a little surprise on… Read more ...