So remember yesterday when we cut the pillow cover in half like this?: Well, now we’re going to use that upper half to make something else. My pillow cover was a nice heavy weight twill that was just calling out to be used as bottoms. I initially thought a cute a-line skirt with slashed pockets,…
Laughter, The Best Medicine: A Tutorial(ette)
My husband and I don’t do fancy gifts for each other much. But it’s fun to have sooooomething to open on a holiday or birthday. And I’ve been thinking about this one for a while, and fiiinally made it. Laughter really IS the best medicine. This post, for example…. an excellent “reset” button for your day….
Stitched Photo Ornaments: A Tutorial
Can I call this a tutorial-ette? Because it’s too easy to be a tutorial. That seems like too big a claim. And I won’t claim ownership. I haven’t seen it, but I’m sure it’s been done. It’s all been done, right? But I thought I’d share what I just made because I love it. And…
Pocket Locket: A Tutorial
A reasonably quick, fun gift for a little girl in your life. Especially the Curious George type. Instead of opening and closing with a hinge, this locket has a pocket. A little background on the idea. I thought about getting K a locket. Well, in fact, she has one, but I will not let her…
Trimming (the cost of) a Project: A Tutorial
In the latest issue of Threads, there’s a quick little piece about trimming a pillow. I’m not working on any pillows right now but I am working on a crib bumper. Adrianna, another friend and I are making coordinating baby stuff for a friend due in January out of Anna Maria Horner’s Good Folks collection….