by freshlyfound | Jul 5, 2021 | design projects, DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial
Rag balls – Are you looking for a quick, hopeful decor project for your home? Something therapeutic to make, but simple and not too time consuming. Make these rag balls from fabric offcuts or recycled clothing. Each one will have its own story to tell. ...
by freshlyfound | Jun 8, 2018 | DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, recycled clothing, tutorial, wedding
This is the ideal handcraft to preserve the essence of sentimental embroidered family heirlooms. The table cloth with a mould stain, or frayed serviettes make ideal material. If you’re clearing out and nobody wants Granny’s linen – why not make each...
by freshlyfound | May 31, 2018 | design projects, exhibit, Fabric and textiles, installations
Creating a trio of Feather Jackets. That was a creative challenge I could not refuse! I belong to Cityhill Church in Hillcrest, and every year we host a large Women’s Conference called Flourish. The theme for this year’s conference on the 7th and 8th...
by freshlyfound | Feb 22, 2017 | decor, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled
I am always on the lookout for treasures. When I find someone’s beautiful handiwork, that has been forgotten or has never had a chance to shine, I am so delighted to give it a moment! Tapestry Cushion Covers These gorgeous tapestries had never been framed when...
by freshlyfound | Jan 31, 2017 | art, corporate, decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, paint, wedding
What a wonderful opportunity for free creative expression. A friend asked me to help her create a number of Twist Dyed tablecloths for a function. Neither of us had tried it before. We put in some research, and were delighted with the result. It was a great...
by freshlyfound | Sep 7, 2015 | crochet, DIY, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial, vintage
A quick fun project with a really rewarding outcome – DIY instructions to convert a circular charity-shop-find tablecloth into a trendy draped-front waistcoat. Rectangular crochet tablecloths are great for reusing as throws or bed covers, but circular ones are a...
