Tag Archives: Needlepoint
How-To: A Scrappy Christmas Ornament
Not only am I so happy to be back to the land of blogging after a very long, mitten making filled hiatus, but I’m so excited to be participating in my first blog hop! Welcome to all of my new … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Projects, Crafts, DIY, Embroidery, Finishing Touches, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts, Sewing
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“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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Applique, Baltimore Style Halloween Quilt, Crafts, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Quilting, Sewing
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The Back of Your Quilt is a Blank Canvas
I remember first learning to hand embroider, and my mom instructing me that the mark of a talented sewer could be found on the back of her work. The back of my work should always be neat as the front. … Continue reading
And The Stockings Were Hung…
Six months ago, when I started posting Christmas projects, I thought I had plenty of time to get everything on my list done, and maybe even squeeze in a few extra little things along the way. And, as usual, I drastically overestimated … Continue reading
The Christmas Countdown Has Begun!
Two months until Christmas! Can you believe it? Two months to complete the huge list of holiday projects I am attempting to take on. If Christmas weren’t my most favorite day of the year, I would ask for an extension! … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Projects, Crafts, Embroidery, Halloween Projects, Needlepoint, Projects For Fall, Quilting, Sewing
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Always the Last to Know
I think I could be the last person in the crafting world to realize I could run fabric through my die cut machine. I’m embarrassed to admit that this has never dawned on me before, but I am so excited … Continue reading
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Tagged Beading, Card Making, Christmas Projects, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts, Sewing
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Ruched Ribbon Flower
Last week at my monthly quilting class, we were taught how to make ruched flowers. They will eventually find their way onto yet another Christmas quilt that I have started (pictures coming soon…I hope!). We made them with a strip … Continue reading
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Tagged Card Making, Needlepoint, Paper Crafts, Quilting, Ribbon Embroidery, Sewing
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Drawstring Gift Bag How-To
You may recall me mentioning making “12 Days of Christmas” stockings to fill with goodies during the days leading up to the holiday. (You can find the links to the actual cross-stitch patterns in my Let’s Get Festive post.) I … Continue reading
Grab Bag Goodies
As I was driving to the post office last week to mail Kerry her grab bag of goodies, I had a moment of stress. What if the bag I’ve been raving about isn’t actually full of a stash of needlepoint … Continue reading
