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Posts tagged “fabric & textiles”

Inspiration: Etsuko Fuyura Vehicle Prints

Vrrrroooom! We know Etsuko Fuyura for their modern patterns inspired by nature. We only just discovered their foray into vehicular prints. Judiciously used, say in a quilt or on cushions, these fabric...

Ergobaby Doll Carrier

Nope, this Ergo isn't for you- it's for your child to carry their doll in. Why not? We had strollers and carriages when we were little. We were happy to discover this on the Ergo website. De...

How To: Make Fabric Wall Silhouettes

(Hello again to Megan, one of the bloggers trying out for a spot on the Ohdeedoh team. Her first post is here and comments are welcome.) Remember the one who got away? The love who wanted more, but y...

New Fabrics at Repro Depot

We were perusing all the fabrics at Repro Depot for a summer project we're working on, and we had to point out some of the great fabrics under "New Arrivals." This one from Marimekko, Mokki in gree...

ICFF 2008: Dwell Studio for The Shade Store

Why wouldn't DwellStudio have drapery and shades? They're known for their bold patterns and fabrics. So, we were happy to see at ICFF they have teamed up with The Shade Store to do just that. ...

Puj Baby Sling

We've been on the hunt for slings lately and came across the Puj Baby Sling. It looks like a very simple sling with no rings or wrapping required. ...

Ride On Toy Makeover

Anna shared a very cool project with us. She went to work on this snail rocker when she stripped off the original fabric and realized it had good bones. She replaced it with fabric from Ikea and ...

Food Smocks from Petite Violette

Bibs just can't cover it all, and we all know how messy things can get. That's why these smocks make great gifts for new babies or artistic toddlers. Plus, we love the look on this little girl's fa...

Vinyl Clings from Wallhogs

The beautiful art above this bed was originally a collage made by Jennifer of Swallowfield. What you see here is actually a super size vinyl cling made by Wallhogs. ...

My Mommy's Pockets

Erin developed her new line at Progeny including My Mommy's Pockets to help her with what she says was her greatest challenge as a new/breastfeeding mom: "never having what I needed, when and where I...

Coverplayard

Let's face it- playards aren't the most attractive gear. And...not only that, but especially if you travel with them, they can pick up a lot of germs and be difficult to clean. Coverplayards conque...

Blogging MS TV: Make Your Own Pettiskirt

Martha was teaching us how to make one of those pretty pettiskirts ourselves this morning on her show. We love seeing little babies wearing these skirts, and they actually don't seem that difficult ...

Rag and Bone Baby Memory Book

We have a great reader recommendation from Jane who writes, "I searched high and low for a baby memory book, including looking at your site for ideas, as usual. I was surprised you didn't mention th...

Miss Natalie's Growth Chart

No need to mark up your walls for this growth chart. It's portable, pretty, and you can put it away and save it as a keepsake when they're all grown up....

Pin Pocket Boards

We love the look of linen pin boards. We spotted these over at Design Mom. The pocket fabric comes in lots of patterns and colors, and would be a great organization station for family announcement...

Burp Armor

Have you ever felt like your burp cloth just wasn't cutting it? Well, one dad did, and he decided to take action. He created a burp cloth that would do two things- absorb, and stay put. If that wa...

Wee Wonderfuls by Hillary Lang

Bloesem received this embroidered little guy from her sister for Christmas. It's part of the collection of patterns available at Wee Wonderfuls. ...

Green Ideas: Lucky Crow Gift Bags

Sure, the unwrapping can be part of the fun, but they'll still have the element of surprise, and they'll get two gifts in one- what's inside and this lovely reusable gift bag to tote around toys or s...

Vegetable Liberation Army

What happens when vegetables go bad? According to fiber artist Regina Rioux Gonzalez, they join the Vegetable Liberation Army. Each VLA member has a story...except for the mysterious zombie asparagu...

Tic-Tac-Towel and Totable Towel

Pimp my towel. If your family's summer plans include a trip to the beach, your local swimming pool or even a run through the neighbor's sprinkler, here are two ideas for making better use of your tow...

Maharam Pattern Memory Game

This one is for the textile-ophiles: The Maharam Memory Game, a modern twist on the classic card game. Maharam, founded in 1902 by Louis Maharam, is well known for its modern textiles, and now their ...

Look!: Homemade Napkins

We don't like to brag, but...we have the most awesome mother-in-law! We used to burn through a lot of paper towels, using them as quickie napkins, until one day we realized just how wasteful that wa...

Good Questions: Fabric for Nursery Curtains

Sarah's nursery is almost complete, but she's looking for fabric suggestions for curtains. We just finished painting our nursery and I am looking for fabric for the curtains. We have a lot of c...

Nursery Flags

How do you bring bright colors into your nursery if you aren't allowed to paint the walls? Rental apartment dwellers are often stuck with 'eggshell beige', a color not particularly well-suited for a c...

Sparrowkids kits

Those adorable felt horses are not for sale. Well, not exactly ... at Sparrowkids, you can get your kids the kit to make their own felt horsehead purse, or any of a number of other fun, creative proje...