I'm excited to share my newest embroidery pattern, The Sunny Skies: Mini-Medley! What's a mini-medley? It's a collection of 4 sweet...
Sunny Skies Mini-medley Embroidery Pattern
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Tips & techniques
Wool Egg Embroidery Tips
Here's a new project for you that I've been wanting to do for such a long time! I'm decorating wool eggs with embroidery and it's super...
Ice Dyeing Wool Felt
I've been wanting to try dyeing wool felt for some special projects. A few weekends ago I experimented with ice dyeing, have you tried it?...
My Embroidered Sweater Project
Awhile ago I had seen a beautiful sweater by the company Frances Valentine that was inspired by a vintage cardigan. Everytime I scrolled...
Stitchable Glitter Felt Ornament Tutorial
I have such a fun ornament tutorial to share with you! This project combines some of my favorite things: Felt, embroidery, tassels and a...
Embroidered Woolly Wristlet Tutorial
Recently I've become obsessed with stitching on knits. I love the look of simple sweaters and knit accessories accented with woolly...
Springville Hexie House and the Ruby Minder
This week in the Lil Felt Village Make-along Club we are working on our Hexie House! The Hexie House is the 3rd felt building in the...
My Favorite Tools
Let's talk tools! Sometimes I think we just go along using the same tools year in and year out for all kinds of things, but in particular,...
French Knot Tips
At the end of last year I was able to teach a few ornament classes locally. It's always such great experience to learn from my students....
Virtuosa Wall Hanging featuring Bari J fabrics
My friend Bari J just came out with a new fabric collection called Virtuosa, with Art Gallery Fabrics. It's so pretty, I knew I had to...
Creative Play with Punch Needle
A couple months ago I started playing with punch needle embroidery. You might remember my woolly stool project I posted here on the blog....
Entomologie Stitch-along: Day 5
Let's finish up the stitching on our Entomologie dragonflies! So far we've gone over the Backstitch and Chain Stitch, Next let's discuss...
Entomologie Stitch-along: Day 4
Happy Monday! I hope you've gotten started on the backstitch portions of your Dragonfly for the Entomologie Stitch-along. Please feel free...
Entomologie Stitch-along: Day 3
This week we got our materials together, our appliqué pieces prepped and got ready to stitch. Today we'll put the STITCH in Stitch-along!...
Punch Needle Stool Project
Have you tried punch needle yet? I've been wanting to try it for a long long time but I REALLY don't need a new craft obsession, do I? No,...
How to Accent a Pillow with Pompoms!
Pom-poms are super hot right now and there are a million and one ways to use them! Accenting your sewing projects with pom-poms is a fun...
Pom-pom Flip-flops Tutorial!
Are you ready to make a crazy-fun project with pompoms? How about some embellished flip-flops?! Grab a fresh pair of flip-flops off of the...
5 Easy Ways To Make Pompoms
As you my have noticed from my recent pillow collection, Pom Springs, I LOVE pompoms! They are so fun, colorful, and add a whimsical...
Seneca Creek Sew-along, Day 3: Making the Pocket
Now that you have all your pieces cut and interfaced we work on the front pocket! I love when the sewing finally starts - it is soooo much...
Seneca Creek Sew-along, Day 2: Prepare Materials
Before we start I want to say - when bag making I find sticky notes to be my BEST friend! If you have any questions today or during the...
Seneca Creek Sew-along Announced
Today I’m thrilled to announce the Seneca Creek Bag Sew-along! The Sew-along will be from February 8th – March 2nd, so mark your...
Tote Techniques: Adding Leather Handles and Rivets
Have you wanted to try adding leather handles and rivets to your handmade bags? These are the kinds of details that will add...
New! Build Your Own Tote Classes at Creativelive
Do you love to sew but are reluctant to try sewing bags? Or, do you love sewing bags but want to take your skills to the next level? I...
Auditioning Fabrics for Your Next Project
When you decide on a new sewing project, how do you choose what fabrics you'll use? I start by finding out what the recommended...