I'm always looking for reasons to use glow in the dark thread and October is the perfect month to find some. This Embroidered Boo Sweater uses an easy pattern that will really make a plain sweater pop during the day, but is extra special at night when the glow in the dark floss shows up. Supplies: black sweater DMC E940 floss Ghost Boo pattern embroidery needle embroidery scissors straight pins tracing or baking paper (or anything you can trace the pattern ... Read More
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T-Rex Embroidery Hoop Set
I'm madly in love with the Jurassic Park franchise--it's one of the few where I like the movies better than the books. It's fun, too, that the girls are getting into dinosaurs (they haven't seen the movies yet), and I thought this easy T-Rex Embroidery Hoop Set was a neat way to combine our family's dinosaur love without making it scary. I am so tickled by the floral fabric and the skull together! Supplies: T-Rex skull pattern T-Rex footprint pattern hoops (I used an 8" for the ... Read More
Because I Said So Embroidery Hoop
I swore that I wouldn't be one of those moms who ever answered a kid's question with "Because I said so." HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I lost track of how many times I said it this past weekend alone. To be fair, it was a four day weekend and actually answering the "Why?" did no good, so there we are. I had forgotten that American Mother's Day was coming up (it's celebrated earlier over here) and when I started seeing gift ideas popping up, I was inspired to make this fun Because I Said So Embroidery Hoop. ... Read More
Eight Ort Storage Ideas
Many stitchers hold onto their orts (the small leftover bits of thread that occur when you're doing an embroidery or cross stitch project). I'll admit that I hadn't until a couple of years ago, but I wish now that I had discovered the practice sooner! I asked my stitching friends forever and ever ago what they did with their orts and I love seeing all the different ways they've hung onto their pretty thread ends. I've rounded up Eight Ort Storage Ideas for you to get stitchy inspiration ... Read More
Felt Scissors Pouch DIY
I spend a lot of time cross stitching and my embroidery scissors take a lot of punishment. They get tossed around in project bags, left on tables, and generally put up with a lot from me. I wanted to have a way to keep them contained when they aren't being used and whipped up this felt scissors pouch. This is so fast to make and you probably already have all the supplies on hand. You will need: felt scissors thread needle pouch template notions Print out the pouch ... Read More