The most recent online class that ran on Joggles for the Cat Sack Handbag produced and variety of bags. Everyone had lots of fun creating their colorful cats. And just because I made it a cat doesnt mean you cant use some creativity and turn it into a dog! This little guy is just […]

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when you sit down to create or are you neat all thru the process?

This is where I started yesterday, making a nice neat pile on a chair beside my work table. This does pile does not last long. I really have no energy to worry about how big a mess I am making when I […]

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(This is a little night stand I painted for a friend who had a baby and a pooh theme.)
I have been in love with sewing for as long as I can remember. It never mattered much what I was sewing, clothes, curtains, costumes or quilts, it all made me smile. I love the simple act […]

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Here at Studio-259 we offer more than just patterns and online classes. We also design websites.
Do you need a website? Would you like a place on the internet to show off your work, hobbies or business?
Then here at Studio-259 we can help. We offer webdesign at prices you can afford. A place on the internet […]

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I am the kind of person who likes to have things my way. By that I mean I love to make my own curtains, handbags, bed quilts and stuff like that. I find great pleasure in taking something typical and making it my own. Ironing boards are no exception. I find the typical fabrics that cover […]

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Coming soon! This is an easy bag to make and would make a great gift for the little girl in your life. Look for this e class pattern to be available in the next 2 weeks. Go back to school in shiny pink sparkly way!
No project that is sparky and cute is complete around here […]

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I just have to write and tell you about this great thread. Presencia threads are wonderful to work with. I have been busy playing with them most of the weekend. As a matter of fact my new Ladybug bag was sewn using these threads. I used the cotton, rayon and finca […]

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I bought the caron d’ache watercolor crayons recently and thought I would sit down and give them a try. They were fun to play with and made a soft watercolor look on my house design. Just a soft blend of colors, they are kind of muted but that was the effect I was going for.

I […]

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There are some amazing artists out there doing incredible things use paper cut as a media.
I am always amazed at what intricate work comes from these amazing artists.
Check out the to-do list by Annie Vought
Or the book sculptures by Sue Blackwell 
and if you have never seen Peter Callesen what a treat
Such detail!

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around the internet you can find a variety of talented people coming up with some cute things you can make with felt.
I love felt because its inexpensive and fun and something easy you can do with children. So I have been doing some hopping around the internet and I found these FUN FELT PROJECTS that […]

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