I would like to make a learn to stitch child thing. I need some sayings to frame it out. Any suggestions? Here are the blocks I want to use. I am not a writer. Stitch in time saves nine. I do not even know what that means. Back stitch your seams? If it r
I have some sticky temporary adhesive on a towel that needs to be rinsed. Should I do something first to remove the sticky before I wash it?
This is my version of toogies hobobag. I expanded the bottom so I could gather. I ended up with elastic which makes more sense. I tried to put in the zipper using the directions and nope did not work, so I looked it up online and discovered I did it right
I made this hanging organizer by folding a piece fabric selvage to selvage to make the pockets. I started with a piece that was not squared and used the fullness towards the bottom which gives the pouches room for papers. It does fold nicely in half. Jus
Here is my first test of an Redtail Hawk chick. I have an extra front so this closes like an egg. I need to pull the wings in a bit, it is hard with the stuffing, and I need new feet. I also will personalize each one in a vertical rather than horizontal m
Here is another garden flag. I had machine trouble near the end, however I think it looks fine. I do beleive it is a goldenneedle design. Thanks for looking.
Here is another garden flag, I simplified the colors,
Here is a simple garden flag. I used iron on clear vinyl before I stitched the design. The design is from Sonia Showalter.
This corset bag is for Christie, she picked out all the pieces and I just had to finish it. It stills need a satin cord, other than that... It is out of here!
This pillowcase is for Christie - I am sending it to her sister so she can take it to Christie when she leaves for Germany in early May. It does not quite match the blanket I made for her visit, but close enough. I did the name up side down, oh well! It i
Here is a wonderful doll site with free patterns for dolls and clothes and hats and lots more!
This is stitched on white burlap with a felt backing. I am still not sure if I should frame it or back it. I used a sparkling gold fabric for the applique cross. The pic is incomplete for privacy.
Here is a 3D butterfly. It is about the size of my hand. I stitched the back on it so it could go on a chop stick. I rinsed it twice and had just the right amount of wws still to make it stiff. The top wings have organza and the bottom are a sparkling cot
21 March 2015 Today is International Day of the Forest! This designation is new from the U.N. and is a celebration of our forests, woodlands and wetlands. Arbor day is coming also! It is an excellent time to plant a tree!
I found this today and thought high quality Linen? Purple? Carolyn! I can pick up if there is enough interest.