On the rare days when we’re not feeling so crafty here at Havel’s Sewing, we like to jump online and browse through the ever-amazing blogosphere for ideas and inspiration. A few of our favorite fabric designers have wonderful blogs, as well as wonderful books, that keep our imaginations soaring with dreams of potential projects covering our studio counter. Havel’s Sewing would like to share a few of our favorites and extend our gratitude for their creative spirits.
Seams to Me by Anna Maria Horner
Anna Maria Horner is the designer of Good Folks fabric and the author of Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing. She manages to design, sew and raise a big family AND blog on a fairly regular basis.
Bend the Rules Sewing by Amy Karol
Amy Karol is the woman behind the blog Angry Chicken. She offers lots of great projects on her site. She is an artist and illustrator and the author of Bend the Rules Sewing. Her latest book, Bend the Rules with Fabric will be available in August 2009.
Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross
Heather Ross designs the Far Far Away fabric for Kokka from Japan. She is also the author of Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Project and Ideas for Inspired Stitching. Her blog is full of delicious photos and a peak into her life.
How About Orange...by Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones is the designer behind Amusement Park fabric and author of the crafty blog How About Orange? You’ll find lots of inspiration and links to how-tos on her site.
j caroline creative
For more trusty how-tos, check out J. Caroline Creative’s How-To section. You’ll also find plenty of inspired projects on her blog – and the fabric to complete them in her shop.
Once we’ve browsed through these few sites, we’re back at our sewing machines and ready to go! Now, we’d like to know: where do you get your sewing inspiration?