Sarai at Collette Patterns shares this handsome pattern for bloomers. I would love to make a pair for myself, but right now my sewing skills max out at simple tab curtains. She also posted some images of bloomers that her readers have made. Pretty and feminine. I wonder if they’re comfortable.
Continue ReadingDelicate embellishments are a classic way to spruce up just about anything. I remember having tiny pink ribbon roses on my favorite pinafore when I was young, and the dainty trend is retuning in a big way. Materials: Wide wired ribbon, about 1′ Thin ribbon, about 2′ Large eye needle Thread a large eye needle […]
Continue ReadingOrganization is not my strong suit. My knitting needles are stashed in various places around my room, and when I need to find a specific size of needles, I have to visit all the possible hiding places to find them. Heck, I don’t even know all the sizes I own! I know this will eventually […]
Continue ReadingCalli over at Make It Do has a simple tutorial for these sweet ribbon flower pins. She used 4 yards of yellow ribbon to make the pin shown above. I just love how full the flower is, and the ribbon choice makes it really classy. Calli says it looks just like the peonies in her […]
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Like many of us, you may be scrambling to come up with a unique gift for Mother’s Day (it’s this Sunday, folks!). You’ll be relieved to know you can whip up a quick and easy gift for mom using materials you probably already have on hand. Pull out your fabric scraps and a few simple […]
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