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clafaver

Edmond, OK, US
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craft interests: embroidery, restyle, Knitting

Member Since: 08/07/2009

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Funky Art to Wear Skirt

Aug 20, 2009
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Our resale shop sells men's ties for $1 apiece. I used 12 ties to make this skirt for my daughter size 8. It reminds me of the petal skirts we wore in the 70's. She like it because she can twirl...

Fiber Embellished Tank Top

Aug 20, 2009

I started this project with a ready made tank top from Chico's and then decided to add some color. I sandwiched fiber strips ( feels like wooly nylon) between sheets of water soluable stabilizer. I...

Linen Checked Summer Dress

Aug 8, 2009
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I recently dragged the sewing machine out of the closet to teach my tween how to sew. I saw the magazine "Altered Couture" and was hooked.  This linen dress began as a high neck rayon tank from...


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Re: Giveaway: Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine

Love it.

posted: 7:31 am on September 22nd  

Re: Giveaway: Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine

This looks like a fun toy to try.

posted: 7:29 am on September 22nd  

Re: BOOK GIVEAWAY: Embroidered Effects: Projects and Patterns to Inspire Your Stitching

Just staarted adding embroidery to my projects and beading. This book would be great to have.

posted: 7:49 am on September 16th  

Re: Pocket full of Pansies

I just simply love this. Your appliques are beautiful and beautifully done.

posted: 8:59 am on September 7th  

Re: Giveaway: Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

Oh, me, me, me,...I love this.

posted: 5:23 pm on September 5th  

Re: What's Your Favorite Non-standard Sewing Machine Foot?

With all the ruffles and gathers you see on tween fashions these days, I can live with out my ruffler/gatherer foot.

posted: 9:02 am on September 1st  

Re: Let's Face It!

Where are the kits sold?

posted: 8:57 am on September 1st  

Re: A Satin Stitch Adds Elegant Detail to Quilts and Garments

Thank you for spending time on this topic. Since starting to sew again I have not practiced satin stitching with my new machine. Your beautiful designs have gotten me ready to give it a go.

posted: 8:55 am on September 1st  

Re: Emery Pincushions

These are delightful! Do you sell them online?

posted: 8:44 am on August 23rd  

Re: Book Giveaway: "Patchwork Folk Art" by Janet Bolton

Folk art is so americana. I would love to incorporate it into my designs.

posted: 8:42 am on August 23rd  

Re: Is it soup yet?

I love the asymmetry of the jacket.

posted: 1:09 pm on August 8th  

Re: Handpainted Linen Sundress with Beading

Love the vintage look.

posted: 7:30 pm on August 7th