Have you ever had an embroidery design package that was not really ‘your thing’ but contained some designs that you really liked? For me, the new Anita Goodesign Party Flags release is one of those packages – I really like the letter-in-circle embroidery designs, but I don’t...
If you think this looks like an oversized ‘Glass Slipper’ (see earlier blog article), you would be right. Score one for yourself. But, due to the stitching required to ‘jazz up’ the edges, there is no opening for the base of a gigantic wine glass or brandy snifter. Using...
Words cannot describe the grief and sadness that we felt when we heard the news of the Sandy Hook school shooting. The PTA will welcome the students to their new school with a winter wonderland, and are asking people to send snowflakes to decorate the school. Please make a few snowflakes, if you...
Foofaraw – rhymes with crosscut saw and one definition is frills and flashy finery. When created with a flimsy fabric with flashy threads running through it, this is a fine foofaraw scarf. When created with a flimsy, not-so-flashy fabric, this might be a fashion statement scarf. Determined...
Baby it’s cold outside, but at least your hands can be warm. On cold mornings, you can warm your hands with these pocket-size rice-filled bags. Just 20 seconds in the microwave and the warmers are ready to go. If you made any flannel projects or gifts recently, you probably have scraps big...
Fleece is an interesting and unusual, though ubiquitous fabric. It’s lightweight and stretchy. It’s great for sewing and embroidery projects because it comes in a variety of colors and weights. And it does not fray – which can’t be said for most fabrics…. Supplies: Needle...
Differentiate your candy cane from the rest with its own special holder. Supplies: Dakota Design CD – Appliquè Candy Cane Holders (20 designs included with detailed instructions) Water soluble stabilizer Fabric for the appliquès – Maximum size needed for the front and back of each...
Decorate your holiday table with appropriately shaped napkins. Most people will recognize the shape, but depending on your fabric selections, some may wonder “what were you thinking when you picked those fabrics?” Materials: – ½ yard of 2 different fabrics – will make 2 napkins – template...
Glass SLIPPERS – not GLASS Slippers like you might wear or have worn Having a party? Do you prefer that your guests wouldn’t put their wineglasses on your tables without a coaster? If you answered yes, then this fast project is for you. Requirements: – Batting: one 4 inch square of...
A simple process enables you to coordinate your candles to every season, holiday, or special event. Supplies: – candle – tulle or organza fabric that closely matches the color of your candle – kk2000 temporary spray adhesive – permanent multipurpose spray adhesive –...
