How I created custom fabric for zipper pouches!
I often get asked about creating fabric designs to have printed at Spoonflower, and I wanted to share how I created the fabric prints that I used to sew up […] The post How I created custom fabric for...
View ArticleCoats of Paint, Getting Started!
My friend Nell is an amazing and super talented and creative fibre and stitching artist, who lives on the Sunshine Coast, BC. She invited me to take part in an upcoming show […] The post Coats of...
View ArticleCoats of Paint, progress Day 2-3
I’ve been busy this weekend working on my Coat of Paint! I wanted to get the painting itself done this weekend, so it can dry for at least one day, […] The post Coats of Paint, progress Day 2-3...
View Article#ScrapsOnly, a challenge!
Oh my gosh, so I’ve been diligently working at cleaning, sorting, purging, dusting, and organizing my creative spaces. Which is not an easy task when you have many creative habits […] The post...
View ArticleWhere Women Create Box Design contest
Recently, I entered a box design contest with Where Women Create and Sizzix, to create a box design for one of their cute cookie boxes. I was very lucky to […] The post Where Women Create Box Design...
View Article#scrapsonly progress
Are you playing along with this little quilty challenge, to help use up your fabric scraps? I finally figured out a plan. I was way overthinking it, and was getting way […] The post #scrapsonly...
View Article#scrapsonly and some paint!
I’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and working on a few “secret” projects lately that I can’t share just yet- but watch this space coming up in the next […] The post #scrapsonly and some paint!...
View ArticleJanome Canada Maker: Mod Pods Pillow Pattern
I am so excited to reveal a project, or rather several projects, I’ve been working on with Janome Canada! I am currently an Artisan team member for Janome Canada. Janome so […] The post Janome Canada...
View ArticleOne Lovely Blog Award
Aw yay! I was nominated by Nicole of Handwrought Quilts, for a One Lovely Blog Award! So nice and thoughtful, and massive thank you! I’m honoured! The Rules: Thank the […] The post One Lovely Blog...
View ArticleMy first #artbattle
This past Saturday night I participated in my very first art battle! What’s an art battle, you ask? This one was at the Reach Gallery, in Abbotsford, as part of […] The post My first #artbattle...
View ArticleSite updates
I’ve been a bit slack on my website and shop updates, but that is going to change! I’m working on my shop and will be bringing out more patterns, plus handmade […] The post Site updates appeared first...
View ArticleCoat of Paint, finished!
My Coat of Paint project is finished and shipped off for it’s adventures on the Sunshine Coast as part of the fashion show in October! You can find out a […] The post Coat of Paint, finished! appeared...
View ArticleOne way, or another
It will all get done. The post One way, or another appeared first on Cynthia Frenette.
View ArticleTutorial: Make a Thread Tassel Purse Clip!
Want to get straight to the goods? Head over to my shop, and check out some magical tassel clips right here! I have a recent obsession with tassels, and anything with tassels […] The post Tutorial:...
View ArticleBlogger’s Quilt Festival!
My entry in the Bloggers Quilt Festival this year is a quilt I recently finished for Janome Canada as part of their new “M” Series machine launch. ModPods: Making Merry […] The post Blogger’s Quilt...
View ArticleNow in the Shop: Art prints and originals too!
Print: Joy Teapot, 8″x8″, Original- AVAILABLE! Now up in my shop are my current selection of art prints! There will be more coming up shortly, stay tuned for new additions […] The post Now in the Shop:...
View ArticleShow + Tell: Table Runner
Do you belong to a quilter’s guild? I do, or did. I am the co-founder of our local Modern quilter’s guild, the Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild, and with a […] The post Show + Tell: Table Runner...
View ArticleSpoonflower Weekly Design Contests are back!
Have you heard of Spoonflower before? If not, you’re missing out! Spoonflower is a print-on-demand service where you can upload and print your own fabrics with your own designs! Other […] The post...
View ArticleSome more new tea towel designs and big changes coming up!
This week has been all about creating new designs for Spoonflower tea towels. My latest two are for the next two weeks of contests’ entries, next week is Grandma’s Kitchen, […] The post Some more new...
View ArticleTea towels and more tea towels, and a 5th place finish!
The voting for week two of the tea towel challenges is now up on Spoonflower! I managed to get a 5th place finish this week in the Prohibition Cocktails themed […] The post Tea towels and more tea...
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