One of the first things a designer learns is the idea of Visual Weight. It can be applied to 2D design or 3D projects. It's application is everywhere, and it is definitely important in the world of crafting. Visual weight is a way to measure how important something looks in a design. An object with a strong visual weight naturally pulls our eyes towards it. Here's an example. In the ... View Post
Friday Faves: Fabric Circle Cutters
I just had to share a product I've been drooling over. This OLFA Rotary Circle Cutter works just like the compass you used back in Geometry class (you know, the one that had a pencil clipped to one end) except, instead of a pencil to draw the circle it's got a rotary blade to cut it out of fabric. Oh man- can you imagine how nice this thing would be when you're doing raw edged ... View Post
How to Sew Opposing Curves
Let's be honest, sewing together convex and concave curves is one of the more annoying things in sewing. I've been writing up a new pattern (a rocketship! I'm so excited) and, after several attempts I finally gave in to the fact that the window would simply have to be created with a concave/convex combo (sorry guys!). But if I'm going to put an annoying step in a pattern, I at least want to ... View Post
Friday Faves: DIY Custom Bins
Doug and I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with no plans on up-sizing any time soon. A small home just makes a lot of financial sense for two people. Plus I hate vacuuming. So I figure it's win/win. It does often require a bit of creativity when it comes to storage. When we put a bookcase in our living room, it's not for a pretty little display of a family picture. No way- that thing is going ... View Post
Are We Creating a Second Arts and Crafts Movement?
In college I was lucky enough to take a lot of art history classes. My favorites were the History of Furniture and History of Products classes. I loved to learn what was happening in the world to inspire craftsmen to create the products they sold. The Arts and Crafts movement quickly became my favorite. First off, because their stuff is beautiful. (You can check it out on the MET Museum ... View Post
Hot Fudge Sundae Pie Recipe
Happy Pi Day! In honor of this festive day, Doug's office sponsored a pie baking competition. We taking baking competitions very seriously around here. You have to go all out. And you have to enter with an original recipe. I mean, where's the glory if you win by just copying someone else's idea?! So last night Doug called me from the grocery store and we frantically ... View Post
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