A few craft tutorials in the works

I have a few tutorials planned for the next week or two, so I thought I’d give you a little peek at what’s in the works. I was hoping to get the rope coil vessel tutorial photos edited yesterday, but didn’t quite make it. I had one of those incredibly frustrating moments when all the images were open, cropped and colour corrected – but not saved – when I had to restart my computer. So now I have to muster the enthusiasm to start from scratch.

Also coming up are a couple of mini patchwork projects and some origami. If you follow me on Instagram (@theredthread) you would have seen some of these photos in my feed over the past few weeks… in fact I may of started the rope coil bowls a month or two ago!

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I hope you have a lovely weekend. Do you have any crafty things on the agenda?

Rope coil bowls and mini patchwork tutorials will be on the red thread blog soon… promise!

 

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Posted on May 4, 2013

Ceramics by Tara Shackell

Macrame and string art aren’t the only crafts harking back to the seventies that have me looking twice. I’m also loving rough and rustic looking ceramics that remind me of the ones we had in my childhood home. The combination of smooth glazes and tactile surfaces in these pieces by Melbourne based artist Tara Shackell is really gorgeous. I’m feeling a bit partial to the organic nature of Tara’s work as a reaction to all the smooth whiteness and pops of colour around my home.

tara shakell via the red thread

What do you think? Organic and rustic or white perfection? I have a foot in both camps at the moment, and happily so.

 

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Posted on April 22, 2013

FEATURED :: the red thread in crafty magazine

I’m just a little bit excited to have my string art tutorial featured in the pre-launch issue of new UK mag crafty. They sent me a copy of both the pre-launch issue and issue one. It’s cool craft. I think you’ll like it.

the red thread in crafty mag

the red thread string art complete

You can find my ombre word string art tutorial here.

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Posted on April 18, 2013

INSPIRATION :: Lu Summers quilts

Modern quilting is such an inspiration in terms of pattern, design and colour, and Lu Summers‘ improvised creations are wonderful examples. I love the idea of making an improvised quilt – the thought of making the same block (or similar ones) over and over again is sometimes what puts me off quilting. This abstract, design-as-you-go method would be a lot of fun.

Lu Summers quilt progress 1 via the red thread

 

The block in first image was the starting point for the quilt below. You can see the block in the top right corner of the finished quilt. Lu Summers finished quilt via the red thread

Lu Summers close up via the red thread

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Posted on April 2, 2013

Fave Easter Craft Finds

Eek, Easter is nearly upon us! I have some Easter craft tutorials planned but with everything else I have on at the moment I’m pushing to get them finished. In the meantime I thought I’d share a few beauties that I’ve found and I thought you might like.

pinata eggs via the red thread

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Posted on March 19, 2013

MAKE IT :: Easy Envelope Clutch Purse

Would you like to learn how to make a fold over clutch purse? This tutorial is suitable for beginners… straight line sewing, no zips! Just the way I like it.

the red thread envelope clutch

the red thread envelope clutch Step 5

You can find the full step by step tutorial I created over on Craft Tuts+. Honestly, making this clutch purse is easy, and fast – give it a go and you’ll be set for the weekend.

the red thread envelope clutch complete

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Posted on March 1, 2013