Valentine's Day Appliqué This project is for stitchers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: Tea Towel fabric scraps double-sided fusible ribbon or lace trim Tools: sewing machine iron Valentine's Day Applique Template Basic Instructions: To achieve the clean finished double layer of lace trim, I cut lace 1" longer than the width of my … [Read more...]
Today, I have something fun to share... My friend Lindsay from Craft Buds announced last week a new fun series of video chats on the blog. Can you guess who is on the very first one? How to Write Sewing Patterns You guessed it! We are chatting about our sewing patterns, the pattern making process and sharing "how to" tips on ways you can bring your creativity to … [Read more...]
Summer is winding down and the kids will be back to school in a flash. To help send them off in style I thought it would be fun to cover a few of their composition books. (Or as I recently found out - "Cow"- books) This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: 2 pieces of 12" x 18" felt notebook fun trims Basic Instructions: Measure your notebook height and … [Read more...]
I must confess- yes, I have a button jar filled to the max! And the Button Craft Round Up post was just the inspiration I needed to create this fun craft. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: buttons embroidery thread embroidery hoop fabric scraps glue dots tacky double-stick sheets Basic Instructions: Starting with pressed fabrics, peel … [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...]
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...]
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...]
When my friend Abby from paper & Cake asked for help on a Grocery Store Party, I was all in. I just adore working with her!! She had one simple request- to keep things on the healthier side of life. My mind went straight to the farmers market! Lucky for me, there is one around the corner. So, while I am unpacking from SNAP and gathering my thoughts... I thought I would share a taste … [Read more...]
Spring flowers are starting to bloom and I am in the mood to make some "girlie garnish"! (aka Hair Ponies) So, today's craft is sweet and simple. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: hair ponies felt pom pom Tools: sewing machine glue Basic Instructions: Cut your felt into a circle with a 2 1/4" circumference. (You can … [Read more...]
