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A little ombre can breath new life (and hide stains) on your fabric napkins. Caroline from Salsa Pie shares a tutorial over at Make and Takes showing how. You can create the ombre effect using fabric dye. It’s Because the pieces you’re dying are relatively small (not a yardage or a large garment), you can do this in a plastic tub at your kitchen sink. Go to her tute.
[photo from Salsa Pie on Make and Takes]
If you’re passionate about sewing, then you won’t want to miss the Books That Have a Sewing Theme post on Pink Hollybush Designs. This carefully curated list of books isn’t just about fabric and thread, it’s about the art and culture of sewing, offering inspiration, stories, and even sewing tips through beautifully crafted pages.
From novels where sewing plays a central role to insightful books that explore the history and techniques of sewing, this list has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for new reading material to fuel your sewing passion or want to dive into sewing-related fiction, these books offer a rich mix of creativity and craftsmanship.
As a sewist, you’ll love the unique perspective these books bring to the world of sewing. Each one can spark fresh ideas for your next project or offer a deeper understanding of the sewing community. Plus, it’s always fun to combine your love for crafting with a great story!
Check out the full list of sewing-themed books on Pink Hollybush Designs and find your next favorite read. Click here to explore the list.
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Clinton Kelly of The Chew just did this last week on the air. I wonder who actually thought of this?
Hi RedCaroselLion! I’m Caroline Urdaneta–the one who made this craft for Make and Takes. I don’t even know who Clinton Kelly is can you share a link? I would love to see her project!
Also, ombre dying techniques are not a new idea, projects like this have been circulating in the thousands of projects online for the past 3-4 years. I have not seen Clinton Kelly’s project nor do I know who he or she is.
I also wanted to add that your snarky comment did zing me a little today which is why I decided to respond. In the future, I would suggest that you A. use you real name when deciding to post a comment that is not uplifting and B. remember that online is not a mask that covers our good nature or bad. Just as in real life, person to person, online is a way to communicate and I suggest you never write anything you wouldn’t say in front of the person you are wishing to address.
Thanks for listening to me. I’m responding to this for the sake of my kids. I don’t want them to grow up in world where snark and jabs made by adults are tolerated.