Monthly Archives: February 2010

Fabric Mod Podge Will Make Your Decoupage Dreams Come True!

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Luv2Sew

If you’ve ever made a collage, then you’ve probably heard of that very popular decoupage product Mod Podge.  The matte and gloss types are very popular with mixed-media artists.  Here at Havel’s Sewing, we’ve even seen one of our very … Continue reading →

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Keep Current on Inspiring Mixed Media Arts

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Luv2Sew

Do you love fabric but want to do more with it than make sewn goods?  Maybe you want to dye it or embellish it with beads or tin or wood.  Or maybe you love to place paper and fabric together … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Options for Your Sewing Space

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Luv2Sew

One fantastic tool of the trade is a flannel design wall.  Your fabric clings to flannel so you can arrange quilt blocks or other projects to determine optimal fabric arrangements.  Most quilt shops will have at least one in their … Continue reading →

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Ways to Recycle Your Fabric Scraps

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Luv2Sew

Besides your usual stash of fabrics, I’m sure all you avid sewists have a stash of scraps leftover from various projects.  But what do you do with those scraps?  Leave them in a bin and forget about them?  Well, here’s … Continue reading →

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Fabric Flowers Make Marvelous Accessories

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Luv2Sew

Sometimes, when you finish a project…say, a new bag or maybe a cute blouse…you notice that there’s something missing. Not a stitch or a pleat, but something decorative that makes the project POP. Here at Havel’s Sewing, we’ve found a … Continue reading →

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