Bling Tree – Day 1

Bling Tree – Day 1

On Day 1 of the Bling Tree, I started with a small button. On top of the button, I added a small metal bead. Then, I wrapped one strand of 12 wt pink thread (doubled) around the button. To wrap the button, I made a small knot and bring the thread up through the...
Bling Tree – Preparation

Bling Tree – Preparation

Do you want to spend a little time honing your stitching skills during the holidays without feeling guilty? The Bling Tree Stitch Along is a great little project to learn how to embellish a little project for Christmas. Each day, you create a new ornament for your...
Bling Tree

Bling Tree

Do you have some scrap fabric, leftover batting, a handful of buttons, some beads, and embroidery thread? If so, join me from December 1 – December 24 to make a Bling Tree! So what is a Bling Tree? It is a way to add a little stitching each day to your holiday...
The Vanishing Act

The Vanishing Act

🧽 The Vanishing Act: Marking Tools That (Actually) Work for Appliqué If you’ve ever watched your appliqué lines disappear before you even cut the fabric—or worse, never disappear after you’ve stitched—you’ve met the magic (and madness) of marking tools. Here’s the...
Elevate Your Quilting with Floral Fancy

Elevate Your Quilting with Floral Fancy

Do you like fusible applique, but want a way to really make it pop, without extravagant quilting? Do you make wall hangings or table toppers and want them to really stand out? Have you experimented with other types of needlework and looking for new ways to incorporate...