Halloween was mostly cancelled this year in the Pierson-Cox household. Jeremy had a cold, the cats had just gotten home from the vet, and the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy made it nearly impossible to get around in NYC anyway, so we surrendered. Instead of running amok with the costume-wearing hoards, we spent the evening sewing … Continue reading
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Dreaming of a pincushion that’s both useful and pretty? My 2-in-1 flower pincushion tutorial will show you how to make an appliqued pincushion that attaches easily to either your wrist or your sewing machine, combining maximum convenience with plenty of style! Supplies: * Wool felt, two 2¼" x 3" rectangles and 55 ¼" circles * … Continue reading
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Next time you’re in the mood for a quick applique project, look no further than the felt and cork pad aisle at your local hardware store! For CHA Winter 2012, I designed a whole series of craft-meets-hardware-store projects for Waxman Consumer Group using their surface protection line. When I started brainstorming ideas for the self-adhesive … Continue reading
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Learn how to make evenly spaced straight stitches for sewing, embroidery, and appliqué projects with my new video tutorial! This method is especially effective for stitching felt, cork, and most thick fabrics. If you’re more of a words-and-photos kind of gal or guy, you can also check out the written tutorial below. Step 1 To … Continue reading
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