I made some fun samples last week for a few classes I've got coming up this month! Here's the first one: This pillow looks great and is SUPER easy to make, I promise! Here's what I did. Cut three pieces for the front of the pillow: Left side strip - 6" x 20" Gathered Center Strip - 4 1/2" x WOF (44") Right side strip - 12 1/2" x 20" The center strip will be much longer than 20". To easily gather it and make it 20" long you'll make two rows of basting stitches along either side. My first row was at a 1/4" seam and the other was about 1/8" to the side of the first row. Grab your bottom threads and gently pull to gather … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Throw Pillow with Invisible Zipper
Ready to tackle an invisible zipper? Please promise me you won't let what anyone else says about how hard zippers are stand in your way! Ok, ready? We'll talk about invisible zippers and then sew up a pillow using one. (I promise these are so easy, you'll wonder why you haven't started using them before!) You'll need: 16" pillow form 1/2 yard of fabric 1 4" invisible zipper (I get mine from ZipIt on Etsy, she ships fast and the prices are awesome!) Coordinating thread Your machine's zipper foot Let's talk zippers and zipper feet for a minute: My zipper foot for my Janome looks like this: It's got two … [Read more...]
Weekend Projects
This weekend I taught a few classes, and still had time to do a few projects! Here are a couple of pictures from my weekend: Taught 6 lovely ladies how to make their own slippers. Despite losing power in the studio for 20 minutes, we got everything done! Above are two of the shoe/slipper sets completed! Aren't they fun? (We used this GREAT pattern from Shoeology.) Made two little heart and pom pom garlands based off this fun tutorial from Betz White on Craft. (They took NO time at all!) These are headed to two special family members who share birthdays today, my mom and aunt! Happy Birthday Ladies!! Taught a lesson to my 3-4 year old … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday-Favorites
I'm working on some big projects this week so today I'd like to share some of my favorite past Tutorial Tuesday projects with you. Tile Transfer Art Fat Quarter Accent Pillows Father's Day Shirt and Tie Project … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites: Home Decor and a Recipe
A few of this week's favorites: Helvetica font cookie cutters from Beverly Hsu. Ravioli with Garlic-Herb Oil recipe from Women's Day. Yum! Butterfly Collection pillow from Ruffles and Stuff. Purple Tiles Tote from Bundarra on Etsy. (Seriously, why do bags have to be so darn cute! I could buy bags everyday....I actually had a dream last night that I went shopping and bought a bag, much to my husband's dismay!) Screenprinted dish towels with red poppies from Michelle Brusegaard. … [Read more...]
