Earth Day is right around the corner and I wanted to create something fun for the girls to wear to school. So, it was time for a new appliqué collection. Earth Day Appliqué Design This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: fabric scraps embroidery thread Pellon Wonder-Under or other paper backed fusible interface surface to apply appliqué (I used … [Read more...]
Foxy Applique Quilt Block Welcome everyone to the Quick as a Fox Quilt Along! If you are just finding this for the first time, you can find all the previous blocks here and the photo gallery here. Since we have been diving into the I go by my own rules for the last couple of blocks we are going to tackle something totally different for this last block. You will be making a … [Read more...]
Glue that is! Whoo Hoo- the weekend is here and the Lizzie B Girls have something fun to share for National Sewing Month! We're so excited to celebrate our fav hobby with The Sewing Loft. When Heather asked us to choose our most used, very favorite sewing tool to blog about the first thing that popped into my mind was my iPhone. But, uh, aside from showing you fun sewing apps, zillions … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I shared my peacock pillow design on Facebook and based on your response, the design is a hit! This pattern has been created for a very special project with Enchanted Makeovers. Peacock Pillow Today, I am sharing the full how to and pattern for you to make your very own pillow to pass along. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: base … [Read more...]
Ruffle Flag Pillow Last week, I shared a sewing technique for creating a Reverse Applique. Today, is all about finishing the project. I wanted to freshen up my outdoor space and thought a quick pillow would be perfect for summer naps in the sun! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: scrap fabric pillow form Tools: sewing … [Read more...]
Today, I am going to share an easy technique - Reverse applique! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button In all seriousness, if you can stitch on the machine, you can reverse appliqué. Materials: scrap fabric Tools: sewing machine thread Basic Instructions: To start, stitch your under layer to the back side of your fabric. (for my … [Read more...]
There is a new baby in town!! Which means it's time to create a new family tree for one special family! … [Read more...]
If I take a look back to this time last year, my machines were buzzing with embroidered appliques. So, many different designs that it was hard to keep up. Photos are of items sold in the Etsy shop during the 2010 holiday season! So this year, I thought it might be fun to share with you a few tips and tricks on how to create your own fabric appliques. This project is for sewers of all … [Read more...]
