Even though I am at spring market this week, I wanted to share something fun. Actually, I have 2 bits of news to share. The first is that I am actually posting today on The Shabby Creek Cottage. That's right, Gina asked if I would share a few projects in her world and how could I resist! So, today you will find me over there, sharing an easy to sew pattern for this mannequin door … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I created the crazy square block. It was super fun and an easy way to clean out my scrap basket. However, I needed to turn the blog into something functional. So, with summer on the way, I thought I sunglass case would be the perfect fit for Lady A. (My sunglass queen!) Funky Sunglass Case This project is for stitchers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
April showers bring May flowers but these fabric flowers will forever be in bloom! Fabric Flowers This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: Outgrown clothing spray starch twigs/branches Tools: hot glue gun sewing machine or needle & thread Basic Instructions: To create your flower, cut clothing into 14" strips long x 4" wide; … [Read more...]
Today's guest rocked our facebook community page with some amazing hand stitching and today, she is about to do it again! Hello! I'm Jessica from Twin Fibers. I'm a wife and stay-at-home mom to three kids. In my spare time I love to quilt, sew, crochet, knit and embroider. As my 12 year old daughter told me recently... she likes to keep her hands busy doing something creative. I'd have to … [Read more...]
Some times I am not sure what's the best part of Summer... Lazy days, visits with friends, fun travel or trips to the mailbox! To be fair, my 2nd grader loves to receive mail. Watching her skip to the mail box each day hoping for something special always makes me smile. Today's how to is all about adding something fun to those unexpected greetings.... This project is for all … [Read more...]
I love old fashion napkins & handkerchiefs. Something about these delicate squares that I find appealing. But to be fair, the use is not for me. Just the thought of putting that yuck back in my pocket for later makes me cringe. For today's project, I thought it would be fun to reclaim a few pretties and create something lovely for mom. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 … [Read more...]
Keepin' It Super Simple! Since today is the last day of the KISS series, I thought I would end with a happy accident. A piece of trim made it into the wash by mistake but what came out was really inspiring! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: ric rac trim fabric scraps (I reclaimed an old cord skirt & a piece of tee shirt from the … [Read more...]
Keepin' It Super Simple! From time to time, I have been know to leave notes on door knobs... Today's post is all about doing that with style! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
Keepin' It Super Simple! I love the soft feel of a soft cozie sweater but what do you do when you outgrow it? Or you spill grape juice on it? Well, I like to ReClaim them and turn them into softies. This project is for sewers all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: Sweater Tee Shirt Felt Double sided fusible Poly fil Tools: Sewing Machine Needle and … [Read more...]
