A sewing machine cover is a perfect project for beginners and an excellent way to use up your fabric scraps. Best of all, it’s easy to make! During the pandemic, sewing machine sales soared. Everyone was making facemasks for first responders, family, …
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I recently made an embroidered banner to memorialize my mom’s favorite cat, Lukas. He appeared out of nowhere on my balcony in 2011 and became part of my cat family. Of course, I didn’t know that adding a third male …
If you’ve been sewing for a while, you probably have fabric scraps from other projects. I’ve got the perfect stash buster project for you, plus you’ll liven up your morning drink and table with a fabulous Sashiko mug rug. For …
Can you believe that Christmas is almost around the corner? Where did time go? Where did the decade go? Have you done your Christmas shopping? Do you have all the presents wrapped? Maybe you’re currently planning your Christmas dinner menu …
For years I’ve kept a pair of black Converse sneakers, but unlike the traditional Chuck’s, these have black soles. They looked dull. I’ve barely worn them. I always felt something was missing on my Chuck’s. They’ve spent the past years …
A year ago, I ditched my plastic water bottle for a stainless steel one. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to reduce waste. Of course, there’s always the possibility of getting a dent in my bottle. To avoid this, …
In Japan, broken objects are often repaired with gold. The flaw is seen as a unique piece of the object’s history, which adds to its beauty. from Emily McDowell’s Empathy Cards I always thought of Sashiko as a form of …
I’ve enjoyed embroidery a lot lately. I have so much fun choosing floss for a project and then spending hours stitching some of the drawings I’m making for the #The100DayProject on Instagram, as well as some wonderful patterns by other …
Have you ever wanted to give embroidery a try but feel discouraged by the results? Yep, me too! I once tried to embroider a logo on a jean jacket, a real simple high school project, and I thought it turned …