I've been having fun with the new limited edition set Autumn Blessings! Consequently I've got a few little projects with this versatile set! First up are these great and easy to make name cards for your Thanksgiving table. If you don't need name cards, try using them to label the dishes on the table instead! For the stand, cut a strip of paper 10" x 1 1/2". Score at 1/2", 4", and 7 1/2". Fold into a triangle shape and adhere the bottom flaps together to complete the stand. Stamp the stitched, shaped border and add to it any of the fun autumn icons in the set. I added the oak leaf, pumpkin, and acorn. (The little leaves make great … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Halloween and Thanksgiving Place Settings
I've been working on some projects for BurdaStyle and teaching some classes at my local sewing shop and boy have I been having fun! This weekend I taught 5 very talented and stylish ladies how to make my cute little stuffed pumpkin decorations! (I'll have pictures of their projects soon!) One of my upcoming classes I'll be teaching is a Thanksgiving table runner and place mats. If you visit Burda Style this week you'll see my reversible Halloween and Thanksgiving table runner and placemat project there available for download! (Yep, I said reversible, and it's free too!) It includes the basic instructions, fabric … [Read more...]
Placecards for Thanksgiving!
Remember the place mat I shared with you a little while ago? I made some little place cards to go with it! I'll show you how and share with you the PDF so that you can make your own customized ones! What you'll need: A few sheets of patterned paper (Trimmed to 7 3/4" x 3 1/2") Orange Cardstock (Trimmed to 2 3/4" x 1 3/4") Light Ivory Cardstock (You'll print on this so make sure it's trimmed down to 8 1/2" x 11" to fit into your printer!) Coordinating Ribbon Score along the lines of your patterned paper as shown below: Fold along the lines and adhere the flap to make your triangle shaped place cards. Type into the free … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Placemats
Ok, so I've got a easy project for your Thanksgiving Tables today for you! I've made a little embroidered place mat tutorial and pattern for you! You know I love to keep my projects super simple so here's what you need: -1 Placemat (or as many as you need for all your guests) I found my place-mat at Target for $2.99. You can find plain place mats just about anywhere! -1 skein each DMC Embroidery Floss in green and orange (I used Orange DMC 3853 and Green DMC 3020) sewing needle, transfer pen (I like the kind that disappears on it's own! It's awesome!) -1 Stitching Pattern from me. Download here. Transfer the image onto the … [Read more...]
Table-scape Class!
Where in the world has October gone? I'm really not sure, but I've been busy creating some new projects to share! I'll also be teaching a few classes right here in the Chicago area! This is next week's class that I'll be teaching at Craft Fancy. We'll be doing a complete table-scape, just in time for Thanksgiving! We'll be completing a custom placemat, place cards (or dish labels, whichever you prefer) as well as napkin rings and votive holders. Here's a sneak peek of the project: (Photo courtesy of Craft Fancy) If you want to sign-up just give them a call at 847.670.6065. There's two classes next Wednesday November 4th. One from … [Read more...]
