Fourth of July and pinwheels go together like peanut butter and jelly (but there is no sticky mess and they don’t stick to the roof of your mouth). Whether you make them big or small, they are sure to add to the holiday feeling. Supplies: 2 – 5” squares of cotton fabric – the size...
In the past, John Deer has presented hands on events in our stores, but this time Moore’s hosted the event at the Ontario Convention Center. Something magical happens when you put 200 people, all sharing a common passion for embroidery, in a large ballroom. If you were not able to attend...
First it was T.P. (toilet paper), now soap? I had requests for how to embroider on soap, so here it is as promised. Supplies: Tulle Netting – 2 pieces 2” larger than hoop size (in width and length) Water soluble stabilizer – 2 pieces 2” larger than hoop size (in width and length) Bar...
Anita Goodesign has released another spectacular machine embroidery quilt design set – the ‘Special Edition’ Tree of Life. If you have not tried making a quilt in your embroidery hoop yet, you will be surprised how easy it is to do. I know some of us swear that fabric talks to us...
Because this is a sewing blog, it might seem strange that we would recommend a Moore’s Gift Card as a wedding gift or a gift for a college graduate. Moore’s has the best selection of sewing machines and vacuums as well as ceiling fans at most of its store locations. Supplies: 2...
Do you need a gift for a wedding shower this weekend, or for your sister’s 50th wedding anniversary, or maybe for a friend’s birthday? Some of you may think that embroidering on toilet paper is a silly idea – and it is, but sometimes it is good to do something specifically because it...
April showers bring May flowers. Fabric flowers can add a touch of color to a headband, can be used as a brooch on a jacket, can be attached to a ribbon to make a beautiful napkin ring, or just be scattered on a table. Supplies: fabric – approximately 3” x 45” strip 3” square of...
How about serving Mom her favorite cookies on her own very special plate. These plates are fast and easy to create and add a special touch to any occasion. Supplies: Glass plate – I found mine at the 99¢ store Mod Podge or other product for doing decoupage on glass Embroidery design that...
What is 1,600” x 2 1/2” in-the-raw and winds up about 48” x 64” as a completed project? This is an easy quilt you can make in just a few hours. Dianna Frohn, a long time Moore’s customer from Huntington Beach, taught this class to a group of ladies, and they finished their quilt tops...
This can be used as a short leash for your keys or as a strap for a wristlet bag. Use cotton webbing and scraps of fabric or ribbon. If you have an embroidery machine, you can personalize the strap to create a truly unique item. Supplies: 12” length of 1” wide cotton webbing 12” length...
