Inside: How to Fill in Large Embroidery SpacesAre you avoiding adding embroidery to your crafty pursuits because you look at patterns and are daunted by filling in the large shapes and spaces with tiny embroidery stitches?I've been there. Sometimes you just want to finish a piece in one or two sittings, right? Well, as much as I LOVE stitching, I'm a busy wife, mother, and small business ... Read More about How to Fill in Large Embroidery Spaces
15+ Free Baby Quilt Patterns
Inside: 15+ Easy Free Baby Quilt PatternsI've heard it said that baby quilts are gateway quilts. I don't know how true that statement is, but I do know that baby quilts are the most fun to make!They are perfect for beginning quilters and the result is always an adorable quilt.Below are some of the most charming Free Baby Quilt Patterns to sew!Simple Baby Quilt If you're new to ... Read More about 15+ Free Baby Quilt Patterns
Midnight Star Table Topper
Inside: Midnight Star Table TopperAre you ready to finish your Midnight Star Table Topper?If you've been following along then you will have all of your blocks ready to assemble.And I've included two ways to finish the quilt.One way to finish is without batting. This kind of finish is sometimes called a knife edge finish and using this method makes it a summer quilt because there is ... Read More about Midnight Star Table Topper
Perfect Square in a Square Quilt Block
Inside: Perfect Square in a Square Quilt BlockThis is the last block for the Midnight Star Table Topper. (Note: See bottom of post for more about this project.)Unlike the first two blocks for this project, The Square in a Square is a very easy block to make. And the soon-to-be released Midnight Star Table Topper pattern only requires one block for the entire design.Note: You may have ... Read More about Perfect Square in a Square Quilt Block
How To Sew A Bookmark
Learn how to sew a bookmark using your scrap fabric and a bit of your time.Hi, Damjana here from Apple Green Cottage and I'm so excited to be with you today! I'll show you how to make a simple but beautiful patchwork bookmark that only requires beginner sewing skills and can be made in less than an hour. Since it is made using scraps, you'll be able to use up those bits and pieces of your ... Read More about How To Sew A Bookmark
How to Make a Needle Case
Inside: How to make a Needle CaseWho else hates threading needles? It’s probably the task I hate most in my embroidery practice.Recently, I’ve started pre-threading my embroidery sharps before I start a project and that one, small, change has made my embroidery practice joy increase tenfold! Keeping Embroidery Needles and Floss Organized with Needle CasesBefore I begin my stitching ... Read More about How to Make a Needle Case