Today we are sharing our Reindeer Applique Pattern, the second in our North Pole Pals series. I happen to think he is just a cutie, and I’d be pleased as punch, or perhaps eggnog, to call him a pal! The Reindeer Applique Pattern is appliqued to a 6 inch square but can be enlarged or …
At this time of year, it is understandably busy at the North Pole. Fortunately, Santa is surrounded by a group of friends that help make the chaos joyful! We have a new collection of Christmas appliques. These are the North Pole Pals. Today we are sharing the Elf Applique Pattern. Other patterns in the group …
When I was a child, my first exposure to the world of dinosaurs was from the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth. Disney would showed the movie in 10 minute segments on The Mickey Mouse Club. I wouldn’t actually read the book by Jules Vern until I was an adult, but as a …
Our simple Folk Art Bird Applique will surely make you smile no matter where you choose to applique him. Part of our Folk Art Pet Collection, he’s ready add a touch of whimsy to your life! Next up in our Folk Art Pet Collection is our content Folk Art Bird Applique. Our pudgy wee birdie …
Simple and happy, our Folk Art Cat Applique will surely feel at home no matter where you choose to sew her! Next up in our Folk Art Pet Collection is our content Folk Art Cat Applique. With her swirls and lovely markings, no wonder she is smiling! We have already shared our Folk Art Dog. …
Simple and happy, our Folk Art Dog Applique will surely feel at home no matter where you choose to sew him! Nine years ago when we began blogging the first order of business was to come up with a name. Many names were thrown around and away! Finally, Michelle called me quite excitedly. “Mom, I’ve …
Here is our completed Stroll on the Beach Applique Collection. Every time I made one it became my favorite. I like the simplicity of the starfish and sand dollar, but I also love the detailed stitching found on the scallop shell and the conch shell. What’s your favorite? I find this very hard to believe, …
Today we are sharing our fourth and final applique in our Stroll on the Beach Collection, a beautiful conch shell applique! Although I love all the appliques in this collection, I think this one has become my favorite. I love the colors and the details, both in individual felt pieces and the stitching. Hope you have …
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 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 …
