All you need is dye and hot water to make a magical color transformation happen. And once you start dyeing, it can become addictive, igniting your passion to try creative dyeing techniques like tie-dye, ombre and shibori or to move beyond dyeing fabric to dyeing materials like wood, paper, feathers and rope. These dyeing techniques let you explore all the ways you can dye, helping you to attain the best results as well as learn new ways to showcase your creativity.I first saw a blanket like this at a baby shower for a friend's first baby boy. Our mutual friend, Joyce, gifted it and I was so amazed she had made it! I hadn't seen anything like it and thought it had such a beautiful vintage feel. As I was composing my nesting list I thought about including a cut chenille blanket like this. It seems like something that would be a treasured heirloom. I was lucky enough to run into Joyce a couple months ago and ask her a few questions about the blanket and then I dove in. I chose Amy Butler's home decor fabric, August Fields, in Tangerine/Wild Poppies. 

I LOVE this fabric! I have  been thinking about it for months and wishing to come up with something to make with it. An August baby girl is the perfect opportunity...  And these tangerine/coral/peachy tones look so beautiful with the linen and lavender I've picked for her crib bedding and eventual nursery. If you make one of these cut chenille blankets I would love to see photos! Please consider adding them to my Flickr Group. UPDATE: If you like this blanket and you want to see my 2011 version, a Chevron Chenille Baby Blanket, click here. 180" of seam binding (I used ready-made satin blanket binding, but making your own from the same printed or a coordinating cotton fabric would be beautiful too, and more vintage-looking--I want to try it on my next blanket) Olfa's Chenille Cutter tool is VERY helpful, but not absolutely necessary (you can just use scissors) Note: I have never pre-treated my fabrics for these blankets, but I just heard a horrible story about some flannels bleeding and ruining the top print fabric, so pre-treating is a safe idea.

Another thing to consider is that I've been told the higher-quality fabrics don't bleed...so that might make a difference as well. Next is the seam binding. I used packaged satin blanket binding, which happens to be the perfect length. For a 1/2" binding you'll need a 2" strip of satin binding so this ready-made satin binding needs to be cut in half lengthwise, along the fold. (If you choose to use cotton fabric bias tape/binding and are making your own see this great Portabello Pixie tutorial.)Better Homes And Gardens Oh Boy Waffle Recipe I went to an estate sale a few weeks ago at a gorgeous old farmhouse. Big 10 Tires Theodore Alwhen i went to the secondProm Dress Stores Tri County Mall floor i saw this beautiful bed that i knew i wanted.

It's old maple, and in very good shape. down the stairs to let the man in charge know that i wanted to buy it. Please put a sold sign on it!!! I ran down the stairs so fast i almost fell!! In my excitement i forgot to ask that very important question!!!Thank goodness it was in my budget of $150.00 which i thought was a good price for a canopy bed. With a little elbow grease, and paint it looks just like i imagined itIt's happy in it's new home, and i am too!! It was so humid out that i had to paint it in the kitchen. I gave it three coats of paint. Have a good day!! I haven't blogged in so long i almost forgot how to do it. I'm still around, and kicking. To tell you the truth i really wasn't sure if i was going to continue to blog. many blogs out there that i was thinking my little blog was getting lost out there, but i will still be blogging now, and then. You can always find me on instagram! My hutch needed some color so i'm painting  just the back panel.

I'm using aubusson blue chalk paint. I'm waiting for the paint to dry then i will go over it with I'm happy with the color. My collection of white ironstone really stands out now. what is hanging on the wall they are old garden seats. I thought that would be a good way to repurpose them. Don't forget to check out my instagram to see what i'm up to. Have a great day and keep cool!! I have been changing some things around in my office/tv/everything room. You can get a little sneak peek to see what's going on in here. on the hunt at garage sales, estate sales, thrift shops. I'm getting there piece,You could say i'm decorating on a budget!!! cheap, and giving them new life. I'm not finished yet, but i'm getting there. What a little paint can do:)))) I'm always drawn to vintage linens, and i find it hard to say no to vintage linens. They are all so original, and hardly being made anymore. As soon as i see one my mind is thinking of ways to re purpose them.

If they have a few stains on them, iI'm sure they have been used for a lot of family dinners. linens in oxi clean, and that usually does the trick. I work around  stubborn stains. If you don't sew you can use fabric glue. A $2.00 tablecloth makes a beautiful table runner. I love a ruffle. I like my table runners wide. So i'm going to cut this 24 inches wide. An inch hem on each side. Now i have my 22 inch wide table runner. Now it's time to sew on a pretty ruffle! Don't pass up those pretty linens:))) Have a great day!Jasmine Chenille Bedspreads or Shams was: $12.95 - $59.95 SAVE UP TO 30% An asterisk (*) indicates a required field. Please fill out the information below to e-mail this page to a friend. and thought of you. 77 used & new from Unique hobbies for the summer Publisher: That Patchwork Place (December 1997) 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces #874,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Patchwork in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Needlework in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Sewing Great book for using scrap fabrics as well. Very informative and wonderful designsI can now go forward with some projects I was struggling with. I had seen this woman's work and wanted to figure out how to do it. I looked elsewhere and found a book that was way more expensive. not the seller fault I just thought I was buying a different pattern book which would show me how to make chenille looking blocks to use in a quilt. Terrific instructions, beautiful pictures and gorgeous projects. I'm just starting out in chenille so this is a little beyond my capabilities now. Interesting "out of the box" ideas for chenille. Directions were easy to understand. If you are looking for a fun project, this is it!