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Tutorial: How to Applique Without an Embroidery Machine

July 19, 2011

Ok, so I know that I have an embroidery machine to make most of my cute appliques for my Etsy Shop. However, I know not everyone has a fancy embroidery machine to do all the hard work. Fear not, my friends, you too can add cute appliques to clothing, pillows, or anything else you can [...]

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Toy Story: Jesse Cowgirl Outfit

May 26, 2011

My niece’s birthday was last weekend. She’s a huge fan of Jesse from Toy Story and I was inspired to make her an outfit. Since I don’t have a girl of my own yet, I loved getting the chance to sew something extra girly for her present….I live vicariously through the little girls in my [...]

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Cute Crab Applique Ribbon Ruffle Shirts x 3

June 14, 2010

I had a custom order this week that was absolutely adorable! (I know I say that about every order, but seriously, this one is my favorite to date.) The set of cousins will look adorable at the beach when they go eat crab! Doesn’t it make you want to head to the beach and [...]

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Pretty Petite Pincushions!

June 11, 2010

…because they are so much cuter than the regular old tomato pincushion. Petite pincushions measure 3 inches square. They may be be small, but the designer fabric used packs a big punch! The other side of the pincusion is white chenille. Use either side–they’re reversible! A perfect gift for the sewing fanatic in your life…or for you, because [...]

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$10 DIY Mannequin Tutorial

May 19, 2010

When I set up a craft table at a Breast Cancer Walk/Fundraiser to benefit my friend Candice a couple of weeks ago, I needed a way to showcase the Ribbon Ruffle Applique Shirts and some other things that I make, but didn’t want to spend a lot of money on the solution. As I was walking the [...]

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Appliqued Name Pillows

March 29, 2010

Look what I’ve been working on… Appliqued Name Pillows!

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Rudolph Ribbon Shirt

December 22, 2009

I made several Christmas shirts during my avalanche of Christmas orders. This one has to be my favorite! A customer of mine wanted a Rudolph shirt similar to one I made for Jonah at the Craft Fair, but she wanted it gussied up a bit for her grandaughter. I added a little hairbow to the [...]