Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show someone you care than by creating a thoughtful, handmade gift? A heart-shaped patchwork pot holder is a practical and adorable DIY project that is perfect for gifting to your loved ones. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or a beginner, this simple yet […]
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If you’re a sewing enthusiast, crafter, or quilter, you understand how important it is to have an organized, functional space to create your projects. The best way to keep your craft supplies in order is to ensure your sewing room is tidy, efficient, and inspiring. Whether working on intricate quilts or sewing some pouches, your
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Let’s chat about cleaning and reorganizing your sewing space for the New Year. As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to give your sewing and quilting space a fresh start. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a sewing enthusiast, the condition of your sewing room can significantly impact your creativity, productivity, and overall
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Are you ready to take your sustainable lifestyle to the next level? We’re excited to introduce our brand-new reusable bottle bag pattern, the Eco Bottle Bag! As a cross-body style, one-size-fits-most bag, the Eco Bottle bag carries just the essentials – phone, water, keys- for a day out adventuring or at the stadium. The pattern
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Learn how to create stunning felt butterfly embroidery designs with step-by-step tutorials, expert tips, and creative ideas for your next crafting project. The moth and butterfly patch I am using today is designed by Lori Everette of Make Merry Co. The pattern is a free download from The Felt Store which you can find HERE.
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This month’s Embroidery Garden Journal is the humble violet. I used the Looped Bullion Knot stitch from the book Foolproof Flower Embroidery by Jennifer Clouston to teach myself the stitch. Find the book HERE and join in my looped bullion knot experiment this month as we embroider a cluster of violets! Pushing Stitching Boundaries As
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This month’s embroidery garden journal is all about trying a new-to-me technique I learned specifically for this entry to enhance the design of my embroidery flowers. Join me in practicing this embroidery stitch in answering the question, what the heck is battlement couching!?! And how do you use it in an embroidery? Pushing Stitching Boundaries
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Dark as night and mysterious as the moonlit path, today’s embroidery uses a cyanotype print background as the spooky foundation for some celestial stitching. Creating an embroidery scene from plain fabric may leave you confused as to where to even start. But beginning with a foundational background to work from can be a great boost
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My second entry in the 2024 Embroidery Garden Journal is a small snow crocus for February. I live in zone 6b in central Pennsylvania. The small white snow crocus is one of the first flowers to appear in my garden each year. We have been having more snow this month, and my garden remains mostly
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This week I have little time to spare in the studio, but I did manage to whip up this adorable mini embroidery hoop charm. Just 30 minutes of stitching and lots of leftover snips of fabric and some floss allowed me to create a sweet miniature canvas of a daisy and a few floral sprigs
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