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How To Create Your Own Appliqué Designs Without Drawing A Thing By Hand

Nikki · May 28, 2013 · 6 Comments

Last week's appliqué baby bib sent my inbox into quite a tizzy! There were lots of questions regarding my tips for finding appliqué designs online, requests for a more detailed tutorial on how to sew them, and even a few inquiries about making your own bias tape. So I … [Read more...] about How To Create Your Own Appliqué Designs Without Drawing A Thing By Hand

Filed Under: Blog, Scraps, Sewing, Thread Tagged With: Applique, Ask Nikki, Crafts, Embroidery, Freebies, Home Decor, Inspiration, Needlepoint, Quilting, Sewing

Embroidered Notecards

Nikki · July 11, 2011 · 14 Comments

I know I post about this on a regular basis, but, once again..sewing on paper is one of my favorite things to do!  This super cute card is part of a free set of four notecards I'm offering to all of my email subscribers.  It's just my little way of saying thank you to all of you … [Read more...] about Embroidered Notecards

Filed Under: Thread Tagged With: Card Making, Embroidery, Freebies, Make in Under 30 Minutes!, Make It Together, Paper Crafts

Vintage Valentines (Embroidery on Paper)

Nikki · January 20, 2011 · 11 Comments

I was going for "vintage" and ended up a little too "victorian," but I'm still in love with the idea of embroidering on paper. If you're going to give it a try, I just have one huge piece of advice: When you sew on fabric, you can bring your needle up through, and if you don't … [Read more...] about Vintage Valentines (Embroidery on Paper)

Filed Under: Blog, Thread Tagged With: Beading, Card Making, Crafts, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts, Sewing, Valentine's Day

“BOO!”tiful Halloween Cards

Nikki · October 6, 2010 · 2 Comments

Doesn't everyone have a trick-or-treater or two that lives too far away to knock on your door? Send them one of these adorable Halloween cards...along with some yummy goodies! They'll be back for more!! a PS...I'll let you in on a huge secret I've been keeping! I can't draw!! So … [Read more...] about “BOO!”tiful Halloween Cards

Filed Under: Blog, Thread Tagged With: Card Making, Crafts, Halloween Projects, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts

Five Unconventional, Unprofessional, and Somewhat Provocative Tips for Perfect Hand Applique

Nikki · August 20, 2010 · 2 Comments

I know, I come back to this too often, but I love hand applique.  Not only is it beautiful, but it's portable (a must for a mom on the run), and it's easy to put down, change a diaper, let the dog out, play a quick game of Hi Ho Cherry-O!, and pick back up...again, a must for a … [Read more...] about Five Unconventional, Unprofessional, and Somewhat Provocative Tips for Perfect Hand Applique

Filed Under: Blog, Sewing, Thread Tagged With: Applique, Baltimore Style Halloween Quilt, Crafts, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Quilting, Sewing

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Large Silhouette Stencils With Registration Marks I had some time to myself yesterday while the kids were outside sledding in the snow and felt inspired to do a little painting. Actually, the truth is, I started this months ago for my youngest and was feeling more than a little guilty that it still wasn't finished. I made one for my oldest over the summer and they're meant to be a set, … [Read More...] about Snow Day Painting

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