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
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Embroidered Notecards
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
Vintage Valentines (Embroidery on Paper)
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)
“BOO!”tiful Halloween Cards
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
Five Unconventional, Unprofessional, and Somewhat Provocative Tips for Perfect Hand Applique
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
