Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Valentine's Tutorials

Last week we made applique Valentine's Day cards so I thought this week I would bring you some tutorials on different avenues for making Valentine's. 

I am sure many of you are always looking for things to do with your kids and trying to keep them busy. Here is a great idea from HousingAForest for finger knitting and making Valentine's. 

I have never tried to make anything out of tissue paper, but these roses over at TheIdeaRoom are so pretty. And there are so many colors to make them. 

Now this looks pretty complicated to make, but it actually isn't when you read it. Check out this tutorial at SweetandSimpleLiving to find out how to make it. 

Then for all you sewers out there here is a great heart pillow from Imaginegnats. You can make this for your Valentine decorating. :) 

I was surprised when I started looking for tutorials for making Valentine's that there were so many different avenues for making them. Now the problem is which one's to do! :)

Have fun creating! 

Colleen :)

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: SPOOKTACULAR FABRICS!

This time of year brings out all the ghost and goblins and why not bring out that spooky fabrics also. If you are needing some last minute fabric to finish off those Halloween projects why not check out the fabrics in these Etsy shops.

Witches, witches everywhere in this fabric from SimplyQuiltsCrafts. I love all the witches shoes on this fabric.

The colors of black and orange are a favorite for making Halloween quilts and crafts and RunnStitch has this wonderful collection of black and orange fabrics.

Then there are the spooky skeleton's of Halloween and this fabric from MaggieAnnsFabrics puts a little comical twist to them. 

And of course there is the traditional Jack-O-Lanterns! UCanMakeThisToo has this gorgeous fabric that has the Jack-O-Lanterns and everything else to do with Halloween. :)

So where you are needing just a little more fabric or going to try and get that last project made before Halloween the stores on Etsy have every fabric you can think of. I personally am going to start on Thanksgiving I think. Want to get a few of them done before I jump into Christmas. 

Have fun and happy sewing!

Colleen :)

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Springtime Patterns

Well I would think most everyone is so tired of winter especially with the harsh winter some of you had so I thought maybe we should turn our thoughts to Spring. Let's shake the winter blues off and start to create. Here are some patterns available for all of you crafters and sewers from the wonderful Etsy shops. 

You always need coaster for your drinks to sit on your tables and natalya1905 has a pattern for just that and these are made with pretty spring colors. 

Bonnie at BonnieBraeCrafts has this cute spring embroidery pattern for all of you stitchers. You can make this and hang it on your wall to add a little spring to your home. 

And who doesn't know someone that has a baby that would love a new pair of baby booties. Ruth over at RuthMaddock has this great pattern for you. 

                                             

And then there is my favorite pastime.........quilting. I love all the spring colors and flowers in this quilt pattern from QuiltLilyDesigns. 

So if you are a knitter, crocheter, quilter or crafter Spring is a great time to get those creative juices flowing again. 

Happy sewing!! :)


Colleen


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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Give 'Em The Slip

Last year's chair cushions showing their wear?  Don't throw them away!  Give them a quick, easy-peasey facelift with slip covers made from an old button-down shirt.

Spring has sprung across the country and as we dust off our front porches, entryways and fave outside spaces we realize Ewwwwwwww- the winter has taken a toll on those seat cushions!

  I always cringe at the thought of spending money on generic over-priced cushion covers!  Everything needed to spruce up this seat is already at home.

What You Need:

Old cushion

Sharpie Marker

Old button down shirt (or a button front full skirt works well too)

Cotton or poly batting

With shirt buttoned, turn shirt inside out, lay flat. 

The button side of the shirt will be the slip cover bottom.

Place the cushion on top to use as pattern.

 With Sharpie marker, trace the cushion's shape Remember to add extra room (usually and additional 1-2 inches) to allow for the cushion depth.

Cut 1 layer of batting the same size as the fabric, place against wrong side of top layer.

Pin all three layers together.  Stitch 1/2 inch along the outer edges.  Reinforce with a zigzag stitch.

Unbutton all buttons and turn slip cover right side out.  Press. 

At this point, embellishments can be added such as simple knots, buttons, or decorative hand stitching. 

 Place old pillow inside new cover.

Re-button bottom side, place on chair, and enjoy!

Rut-roh- Now the rest of that corner needs a face lift!

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION

Jacquie Wheeler

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