Trend Spotting ----Turquoise

Did you know turquoise was the color trend for 2010?   I have been seeing it everywhere the past few months.   

It is the wall color for this year.

 It is on shoes.

Earrings.

 Purses.

And here is a really nice tutorial for an apron that would be perfect for those of you that do craftshows or markets.

This is the Market craft apron from  Sew 4 Home.

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette Shaw
www.byyourhands.com

Trend Spotting ---- Ruffles

Today's hot trend is all about ruffles.   Ruffles first hit the runway in 2008.

By 2009 they were on bridal gowns.

This year I am seeing them on pillows, purses, skirts, blouses.

Would you like to learn how to try your hand at making something with ruffles?

This seems to be really hot right now.    Ruffled purses.

Here is a tutorial to make a ruffle shoulder bag at Mama Lusco.

Or and oversized ruffle tote at  Parasol Co.

Here is an easy ruffled pillow made with ruffled lace at All Things Thrifty.

And here is a really unique use of ruffles.   Add them to your shoes.

The tutorial for these is found on Love Maegan.

I hope you enjoyed reading about ruffles today.
Bette Shaw
www.byyourhands.com