The beauty of the simplicity of a starfish is captured in our Starfish Applique. Although the shape is simple, the embroidery adds lots of character to the applique. Today we are sharing our third applique in our Stroll on the Beach Collection, a lovely star fish! To give a bumpy texture to the applique, we …
I have this basket with little scraps of fabric in it. Every so often I get in the mood in the evening to sew rather than knit. When that happens, I pull out my scrap basket and start cutting out hexagons. I have this quilt I’ve been working on on and off for years. It …
I stroll on the beach is always a delightful experience. If you happen upon a beautiful shell, like our Scallop Shell Applique, it makes it magical! Today we are sharing our second applique in our Stroll on the Beach Collection. Imagine how thrilling it would to stumble upon a perfectly persevered shell like today’s Scallop …
Even if you live in northern regions like I do, you can experience a bit of warmth of a stroll on a beach with this sand dollar applique! A couple weeks before Christmas one of our readers emailed me and asked if I could design a couple of “beachy” appliques. She was interested in a …
Learn how to make a felt flower elbow patch to repair the worn sleeves of a favorite sweater! Why be boring when your repairs can be fun and beautiful? This holiday season was the perfect blend of crazy, zany commotion and quiet, relaxing down time. During one of the busy days, Michelle noticed I had …
