Category Archives: sewing & fabric arts

i love feeling fabric between my fingers and dreaming about what it can become…

my marimekko project: finished at last!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by imadeitso

i found this chair in a thrift store… yes, that’s right. $2.99. in case you’re wondering, i’m ignoring what you’re thinking: “yep. looks like it’s worth about that much…” as if there was any doubt, they had to price it … Continue reading →

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more marimekko: guest post by clearlytangled

Posted on September 1, 2011 by imadeitso

clearlytangled is a blogger, traveler, crafter and fabric designer with an etsy shop as well (read her etsy intro to learn more about how she doesn’t like bad food and if she really wears a mumu at home). she has also been … Continue reading →

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an introduction to marimekko: guest post by aron solomon

Posted on August 30, 2011 by imadeitso

as i mentioned, it’s marimekko week here! i have a couple of guest posts lined up, all about marimekko written by those who share my love of the designs, and who probably know more about marimekko than i do. first … Continue reading →

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marimekko week on i made it so

Posted on August 29, 2011 by imadeitso

remember this fabric? it’s marimekko oilcloth… my husband bought it for me a while ago on a trip to sweden. when i first shared it, many of you came up with ideas for using this fabric, but to be honest, … Continue reading →

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you made it so: distressed desk & reupholstered chair

Posted on May 18, 2011 by imadeitso

i haven’t done a you-made-it-so in a while, but i had to share this email and desk/chair makeover from my friend tara… Hey Ana! I painted an old desk yesterday that has been begging for some love (it was my brother’s … Continue reading →

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