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Etsy Finds Friday

Shopping List Organizer, $18 from Quiltish from Allisa Jacobs.

Vintage Apothecary Bottle Set, $34 from Lucky Little Dot.

Blooms Summer Scarf (original fabric design), $32 from Leah Duncan.

Striped Bunny Printable Set, $4.95 from Todd Design.

Handmade Cups, Wobbly Sip Duo, 2 for $38 from Atelier BB.

Hand Embroidered Organic Mary Janes for Baby, $40 from Bobka Baby.

Becky Cosmetic Case, $30 from Mary J Maalouf.

Cherries and Gingham Double-sided Fabric (half yard), $6 from Apples and Eggs.

Pop Out Wall Hanging, $69 from Henny Seashell.

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Coin Purse

I ordered some flex frames a while back, and just got around to trying them out. There’s a tutorial over at The Small Object, but I was determined to hide the frame within the fabric, so I made mine differently.

First of all, I made the fabric wider than the 4″ frame to create some gathers (6″ cut with 1/2″ seam allowance). Then I also added a lining fabric just shorter than the exterior fabric and then encased the frame in the same way that you would make an elastic casing. This requires you to slide the opened metal frame into the casing through a 1″ opening, then close the frame by attaching the tiny screw, then sew the opening in the fabric closed once the frame is inside. So, I did wrestle with it a bit, but it worked. This is a gift for a 6-year-old, so I included six dollars. Maybe I’ll write up a tutorial for this one day. Not today.

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Glitter and Ghouls

While I was working on my book, I had some help. Erin McCamant worked for me as an intern, testing patterns and helping me see the book through the reader’s eyes. Now she and her boyfriend, Sean Abrahams, have a joint show of their artwork at the Kibbee Gallery here in Atlanta. Both recent graduates of Savannah College of Art & Design in Atlanta, they blend their own unique styles in this colorful show.

Erin’s work focuses on her love of craft through jewel-inspired sewn and painted canvases (shown below), playful fabric pom-poms and festive bunting.

Sean’s work consists of intricate doodles in psychedelic colors depicting a fantastical world, drawn with humor and skill (shown below).

If you live in or near Atlanta, check out their show up through August 28 at Kibbee Gallery. Call for an appointment.