Birdsong
This is dedicated to all of those who have felt intimidated in this Instagram world we live in. Find joy in the making and celebrate all of your endeavors!
Read MorePolar Bear Christmas
Here’s a companion ornament to the Penguin Christmas. It’s the same size as all the rest of the ornaments except Rudolf, 5” x 5 1/2” when stuffed.
Read MoreButterfly Summer
I’ve been making so many butterflies in the #100daysofsummerstitching that I think I have butterflies on the brain. The 100 day project is all fabric and not a wool butterfly in the entire mix, so I had to make wooly one.
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Summer Sewing
I’m getting ready for the #100daysummersewalong sponsored by Jenn from Sew Fine Thread Gloss (my favorited is Satsuma). There is no set project for the 100 days, just some sort of stitching. I’m combining embroidery with my needle turn applique. I figure by the 100th day I’ll be pretty good at needle turn, or at least needle turn butterflies.
If you want to join in you will need to follow #100daysummersewalong on Instagram. There will be prizes! You will also need to sign up for email updates from Jenn at https://sewfine.ca/blogs/news/100-day-summer-sew-along . It starts on June 1, 2021.
Happy Stitching!
BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #7
Block #7 of our BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM is here! It’s our Independence Day Celebration block.
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #6
It’s time for BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - Block #6!
Read MoreBIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM - BLOCK #5
Block #5 of BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOM is here! A hope for new beginnings for all. Take care my friends.
Read MoreBaltimore Album Inspired Wool Applique
I love old quilts and the history behind them. Some of my favorites are the beautifully appliqued Baltimore Album Quilts. This wool applique version is based on a block from a Baltimore Album quilt from the American Folk Art Museum in New York.
Read MoreAudubon Inspired Wool Applique Picture
This is my primitive needle and thread interpretation of John James Audubon’s magnificent watercolor birds.
Read MoreSigns of Spring
Here’s another wool applique pattern in the Pennsylvania German Fraktur art style.
Read MoreBlooming Hearts Wool Applique Pillow
Happy Valentine’s Day! My Blooming Hearts design is based on a early 19th century Pennsylvania German Fraktur.
Read MoreKeeping It All Together - The Inside Story
Let's work on the interior of our needle and scissor keep.
Read MoreKeeping It All Together in the New Year
Let's start the New Year off with a needle and scissor keep tutorial.
Read MoreWilliam Morris Inspired - Part I
This is the first of six blog posts that will show you how to make a 14" x 20" wool appliqued pillow and table rug inspired by the designs of William Morris.
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