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Sarah English

Video | 02:45

Surface designer Sarah English details her process of going from art school student to having her own successful design career.

Stylish Silk Purse

Video | 07:02

Carol Duvall makes a silk tote - an expensive raw silk tote is the inspiration for this inexpensive and handsome reversible tote.

Needle-Sculpted Dolls

Video | 05:06

Dorit Schendzielorz needle sculpts realistic looking dolls.

Guest Grace Taormina transforms plain white tissue paper into one-of-a-kind marbleized papers. She layers paint on the tissue paper and squeegees it around for a fun swirled effect. You'll love this "blast from the past" when host Carol Duvall weaves a vinyl tablecloth into a durable tote. See what surprises await Carol today in the shoebox.

3 Tie-Dye Techniques

Video | 06:29

Marianne shows you how to tie-dye all the things with these three simple techniques.

Fabric Bleach Stamping

Video | 05:50

Guest Mary O'Neil of Hot Potatoes Rubber Stamps uses bleach containing household cleaners to stamp out designs on natural fabric garments. She encourages using fabrics such as linen, silk, cotton and rayon.

Is Zebra Having a Moment?

Photo Gallery | 14 Photos

Shoebox: Ribbon Pens

Video | 04:35

Painting guru Priscilla Hauser leaves her flowers behind (temporarily!) to paint a merry moose on a handsome wooden box. Then guest Pat DeSantis turns an inexpensive table runner into a fun and stylish purse with a clever beaded handle. Next, it_s shoebox time as host Carol Duvall checks out viewer projects.

Hot Ethnic Textile Patterns

Video | 02:06

Sophie Donelson talks to designers about ethnic prints and patterns in textiles.

Ribbon Bouquet Variations

Video | 05:01

Simply Quilts visits Judith Trager to see her stunning quilting retreat. Then quilt teacher June Colburn takes us through the steps for making her Ribbon Bouquet quilt design.

DIY Giant Tassel Blanket

Video | 01:19

Marianne shows how to trim a cozy sweater blanket with giant handmade tassels.

Our Favorite Fabric Designers and Brands on Fabric.com

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Discover go-to designers and collections available at the online fabric retailer. Plus, we share sought-after colors and patterns, ideas for how to use them, and tips for buying fabric online.

How to Make a Coiled Fabric Bowl

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Wrap colorful fabric strips around rope and coil them into this playful bowl.

How to Sew a Hole

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Use a simple needle and thread to swiftly make repairs in any fabric.

How to Block-Print Napkins With Simple DIY Stamps

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DIY Felt Plant

Video | 02:46

If you struggle to keep real plants alive but want to add a hint of spring to your space, learn how to make felt plants in a variety of styles.

Fabric Painted Quilts

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The Simply Quilts cameras visit a Santa Fe, New Mexico gallery to showcase the work of Quilt Artist Pamela Studstill. Then, guest Gwen Marston shows a simple way to create a child AND #146;s keepsake AND #150; a book make from fabric blocks!