Bling Tree – Day 5

Bling Tree – Day 5

by | Dec 5, 2023 | Quilting Tips

On Day 5 of the Bling Tree, I continued my trend of slightly larger buttons and more complicated embellishment. As you gain confidence, you get more adventurous. I started with a slightly larger four-holed button using matching thread and secured the button. Then,...
Bling Tree – Day 1

Bling Tree – Day 1

by | Dec 1, 2023 | Quilting Tips

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

Bling Tree

by | Nov 27, 2023 | Quilt Along, Quilting Tips

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 Order of Things

The Order of Things

by | Dec 28, 2022 | Quilting Tips

Quilters have lots of ways to branch out from straight piecing. Some like to add a little bling or other dimensions to their projects, like applique, special dimensional fabric embellishments, embroidery, or other bling. Bling can include buttons, beads, ribbons,...