Here is what I am working on today - placemats using the Broderie Perse technique. I am loving them! Here is a quick tutorial: I've had this beautiful fabric from Benartex for a while (no idea what is called!) but did not want to lose its beauty by cutting through it. So, I ironed fusible web to its back (I always use Heat'nBond Lite) and carefully cut around the designs I wanted using sharp scissors. Then, I peeled the paper backing and played with the placement onto the background (using … [Read more...] about Placemats Tutorial
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Upcycling blouse
My sister had a blouse which she loved but the silky fabric frayed after a while. She was about to throw it away when I snagged it with the intention to turn it into something else to prolong its life. That was YEARS ago! No idea what do do with the blouse. Until yesterday, that is. Pretty cool, huh? I looked through bag pattern books, then through my loose leaf patterns, and found Whistlepig Creek Productions' Scrap Bag Cuties. The Small Messenger Bag was perfect. Here is a look at the … [Read more...] about Upcycling blouse
Skinny Tote
You know those blocks you use to test your pattern before you make dozens of them for the quilt? Before I made "All Grown Up" for Moda Bake Shop I pieced two blocks - obviously using scraps of different whites - to make sure all was well. Yesterday I saw the blocks and could not resist turning them into a tote. This one measures 13" x 17-1/2", is lined with matching gray fabric, and has batting in between (I ran out of Soft & Stable!). I followed my tutorial for the Blooming Bag, … [Read more...] about Skinny Tote
Christmas ornament sewing project: easy mittens tutorial.
Here's a fun Christmas ornament sewing project to make with the kids, to give away in an ornament exchange party, or to decorate your Christmas packages. [Edited September 17, 2020.] I love this mitten ornament! It requires a few materials, it is fast and easy to sew, and your kids can stitch it using your sewing machine and a little guidance from you. The fun part will be to select the fabrics for each mitten! If you do not have a variety of Christmas fabrics, check out this bundle … [Read more...] about Christmas ornament sewing project: easy mittens tutorial.
Christmas angel ornaments to decorate a tree.
Make these easy Christmas angel ornaments to decorate your tree or to give as gifts for friends and family. They are so easy and fun to make with kids, too! [Edited 9/17/2020}. Are you still looking for last-minute gifts for friends and family? I saw these angels on the internet (but don't remember where!), made them, and thought you might like to have as much fun as I did, so I created this tutorial. You can make a bunch at a time and will need very few materials. Here is what you … [Read more...] about Christmas angel ornaments to decorate a tree.
Christmas ornament crafts – a super cute snowman.
This Snowman is one of those quick Christmas ornament crafts that double as wall decor. It is easy to make, and it's great as a gift for friends and family. I am totally smitten by him! It was fun designing and making it so I decided to post a tutorial just in case you like him, too. I used Michael Miller's Fawn Memories Christmas fabrics - they were perfect for this project. Here is what you will need: Two Xmas fat quarters [or (1) 12" square of one fabric and 4" x 6" rectangle … [Read more...] about Christmas ornament crafts – a super cute snowman.