Today, I've made myself a promise. I will get rid of most of my scraps before attempting a new project. I decided to make scrappy blocks and put them nice and neat in a pizza box. My pizza box should hold up to a 16" X 16" block. This way the blocks wi
UFO - I finished a project. I started this little pillow at the beginning of February. Done. The heart is a pocket. The pattern is from the library in my machine.
What do you use to help your hoop from slipping around when you are hooping heavy or slippery fabric? I found a very useful tip to hoop slippery type of fabric. Emb Library suggest to use a non slip fabric like the one used in cupboards or shelves.
I just finished a little snack bag. The bag is simple, lined and has a little elastic to attach to the button for easy use. To give it a little feeling that it is a snack bag, I applique-ed a simple apple. No pattern for the bag or apple. I just made i
When our son got married, we hosted the wedding in our backyard. The bride's theme was black and white. I made this cake (first attempt at making a cake and last one) and it met her expectation. This cake is not edible. By all means it's not perfect but
How to get my grand-daughter to eat breakfast. Make crepe suzette and tell her that what she has on her plate is called "crafty crepe creation" (lol)
Had to get rid of slippery cushions off my kitchen chairs, rocking chair and any other chairs I had. I just went crazy with the hammer and nails. I had a great teacher, my friend Michelle - French Flair. You can see some of her work on houzz. http://www.h
This is my first quilt which I made last summer. It was supposed to be a queen quilt but I got fed up because it was taking so long. I was not so patient. So, I made a lap quilt for my husband (He is 6 ft 2). With the rest of my squares I made a few pillo
Here is a little shoe bag I made with embroidery for a wonderful friend. I just loved the shoes. I deleted this file by mistake. I guess I won't be doing another one. Carole NB canada. (By the way how many cuties are from Canada?)
Here is a cute project I made for my Xmas diner for four table. I called these "Friendship Pillows" or in french "Petit coussin d'amitie". They are filled with rice. They look like little gifts.
I needed something to compliment my entrance so I made a tree from scratch. I used a dead limb that I found in the bush, I let the limb dry for a month. I secured the limb in plaster of paris in the pot, drilled hole in the limb and insert each branch in
Do you remember those microwave potato bags? I still have mine, I use it all the time. Everyone I knew got one to. Everything 100% cotton, fabric, thread and filler.Now, let's see,if I was doing an evaluation of these bags, I would say they are just like
OK I've just tried the heart shape pin cushion. I just couldn't make that beautiful knot like everyone else did. So, I sewed a little ribbon with a good luck charm. I managed to put pins in it, now that's a plus. The pattern is beautiful, thank you Cut
I'm adding pictures of my first attempt at making scrappy quilt bags to my garden. I used a pattern for the bag with no name. Then I made my own pattern for my daughter-in-law's bag. I embroidered her name. She wanted a bag to carry her computer. My bag
Good morning Cutties. I'm adding my paper cone wreaths project to my garden. When I saw this beautiful project on the net, I had to try it. I used old books, magazines, and scrapbook paper that I had. It took me a little while to understand the technique
