http://www.izzykat.com Handmade Trends and How-To's Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:40:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Log Cabin Quilt design is among the most popular and easily recognized of all quilt patterns. Beginning with a center shape, usually a square, the traditional design is made by sewing strips in sequence around the sides of the square, varying the values between light and dark. Quilters have long ... http://www.izzykat.com/2008/09/04/the-log-cabin-quilt/ Don't Put That Wedding Dress in Storage! Now that the wedding is over, all of the thank-you cards have been sent and your special day is a beautiful memory, what are you going to do with that dress? Traditionally, brides seal it up and store it away for future generations.  The more ... http://www.izzykat.com/2008/07/16/something-old-something-new-refashion-your-wedding-dress/ Beautiful Zippers for Your Purse and Handbags Designs Have you ever wondered where to get those beautiful zippers that you see on the likes of the Vera Bradley designs? The ones with the long pulls and the big holes large enough for embellishing with ribbons or charms? Look no further. After scouring ... http://www.izzykat.com/2008/07/15/best-source-for-long-pull-purse-handbag-zippers/ Indonesian homemakers are embracing the eco-friendly ‘trashion’ trend Used detergent labels and toothpaste tubes from Indonesia are going from landfills to fashion frills on bags and wallets sold in Singapore, Australia and the United States. The fad known as "trashion" has gained mainstream acceptance with chic, urban designers worldwide now posting ... http://www.izzykat.com/2008/07/12/one-man%e2%80%99s-trash-is-another-man%e2%80%99s-fashion/