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I love these painted wooden block books by artist Leane Shapton. It's hard to pick a favorite: I love the look of Lolita but so many of these other books remind me of a time in my life: A Room of One's Own, The Yellow Wallpaper, One Hundred Years of Solitude and Howard's End are old favorites too. You can see more books on her website or purchase them at the John Derian store.
In celebration of her new book Weekend Sewing, Heather Ross is going on a blog tour! She will virtually traveling around to a bunch of different awesome crafty and design blogs and talking about her inspirations, her fabric design and of course, the new book!
She will be making a stop right here on Tuesday the 31st to talk about the process and inspiration for her fabric designs with an amazing giveaway!
Monday, 3/9: Make, Grow, Gather: Interview with tales and pics of young Heather growing up in Vermont.
Wednesday, 3/11: Heart Handmade: A day in the life of Heather Ross, and a chance to win a free book.
Thursday, 3/12: Disdressed: Q & A? Expose? Find out!
Friday, 3/ 13: Freshly Blended: A fresh review of Heather and Weekend Sewing.
Monday, 3/16: Whip-up: Illustrated sewing demo – learn fun tricks!
Tuesday, 3/17: House on Hill Rd: Erin shows off her lovely finished projects from the book, and asks Heather about her inspiration for each.
Wednesday, 3/18: Belle Epoque: Fit and style. Know what you sew, win a book! – Part 1.
Thursday, 3/19: True Up: Fabric design - process and inspiration - Part 1. Win a book.
Friday, 3/20: Charm City Craft Mafia: Heather burns rubber heading to signings in DC and Baltimore, with the Charm City Craft Mafia in hot pursuit! Win a book (or a pair of cement shoes).
Monday, 3/23: Philly Etsy Team blog: On the road again...this time to a sewing weekend at Spool in Philly. The Street Team investigates, and throws the book at a lucky winner!
Wednesday, 3/25: Knotions: Fit and style. Know what you sew, and win a book! – Part 2
Thursday, 3/26: Cathy of California: Heather discusses her old school inspirations and aesthetic!
Monday, 3/30: Wardrobe Re-fashion: Spring into DIY fashion, win a book!
Tuesday, 3/31: Thisisloveforever: Fabric design - Process and inspiration with fabric giveaway - Part 2
Wednesday, 4/1: Craftypod: Book review and giveaway...no April Fool’s joke!
Tuesday, 4/7: Etsy’s The Storque: How-Tuesday! Virtual project demo from the Etsy Headquarters!
Lovely colors and patterns from Eley Kishimoto Fall 09.
Cathy has been in town this week and so we've been running around, shopping and just generally painting the town. One place I love to show people is Pappabubble an amazingly creative candy shop. The owners of Papabubble are in the store almost every day hand-making candy and it is mesmerizing! If you are in New York, Barcelona, Tokyo or Amsterdam, it is a must-visit. Or, if you can't wait, check out this video of them making candy with Martha!
I have a new tutorial up on Craft Stylish featuring two of my favorite things, buttons and prize ribbons.
Have something amazing you would like to share or just say hi? Send me an email!
Paper Made!
Publication Date: May 8, 2012 by Workman Publishing Company
Also available at
Barnes and Noble
And IndieBound
Applique Your Way
Published 2009 by Chronicle Books
Creative Embellishing
Published 2011 by Collins and Brown
