At any time of year, but especially true with the holidays looming, we embroidery-type folks sometimes shy away from embroidering on anything with a nap, or fluffy pile fabric. Stockings, tree skirts, sweaters, fleece jackets, towels, and so much more! We can do this! Don’t be afraid. With a few little tips, and some great […]
Haunted Halloween Decor!
I love when the temps drop like a spider from his web. Leaves turn as my own thoughts turn to all that’s FALL and HALLOWEEN. No blood, gore or plastic floating heads… (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) More of a grown up, warm, cozy, snuggle under the covers sort of decor. This house […]
Mouse Pillow How-To
I’m going to tell you something that you may not know about me. I love to sew rectangles! I also love to create Mouse Pillows. So here is a little Mouse Pillow How-To for you, using ScotchBlue TM Painter’s Tape to form a great, simple graphic ARROW! So, when I got my hands on a […]
How to Embroider a Wedding Hanky Part 1
I love machine embroidery. I’ve been stitching on my sewing machine for many years, so when I was introduced to embroidery using a dedicated embroidery machine in about 2004, I was hooked! Custom hankies, done for weddings and other occasions, such as a baby’s Baptism, are treasured keepsakes, easy to do, and don’t take […]