Bling Tree – Day 2

Bling Tree – Day 2

On Day 2 of the Bling Tree, I started with a slightly larger button with four holes using matching thread. Then, using the same thread, I brought the needle up through one hole and threaded a gold seed bead on and pushed the needle down through the next hole....
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...
Bountiful Harvest

Bountiful Harvest

Most gardeners have just started planting for this year’s harvest. Many of them are already dreaming about the bounty they will gather from their efforts. I am one of those. Each year, I pick seeds and plants depending upon my cravings during the winter. I make...
Kitty In the MIddle

Kitty In the MIddle

This is my latest pattern release – Kitty in the Middle! The pattern is designed with Dear Stella’s Les Chat Noir fabrics. The fabric is scheduled to be released in November. Kitty in the Middle is a wonderful Block a Month or Quilt Along pattern. It has...