Christmas Decorative Stitch Lotus with Deborah Louie

Last post I told you about the three day quilting retreat I was lucky enough to attend. Today's post is all about day one of the retreat - decorative stitch appliqué with Deborah Louie.

Three Day Quilting Retreat

Once again I've been lucky enough to attend a three day quilting retreat. That's right, three solid days of sewing, with no gardening to distract me. With over sixty ladies in attendance, that's a lot of sewing happening.

Showcasing ~ How to Sew Felt Carrots ~ Tutorial

Kids love playing with felt food. While role playing in pretend kitchens, they are developing their imaginations and making sense of the world they live in.

Showcasing ~ Patchwork Drawstring Toy Bag ~ Tutorial

Take a mini fabric panel, combine it with scraps of fabric, plus pre-loved shirts or pillowcases, and you have a pretty drawstring bag. Today's showcased tutorial will step you through the process. 

How to make a Simple Skirt with Embroidered Denim Band

Skirts are not only comfortable and practical to wear, they're also super easy to sew. Today's tutorial will show you how to make a slim line, gathered skirt, complete with an embroidered denim band.

Showcasing ~ Felt Pocket Bunny ~ Free Pattern

Today's showcased pattern is a super cute softie that's the perfect size for toddlers to carry around, and to slip into their pockets.

Easy to Make Reusable Kitchen Cloths

No matter how tidy you are in the kitchen, there's always the need for some sort of cloth to keep the bench clean.

Showcasing ~ Zippered Keyring Pouch ~ Tutorial

Today's showcased tutorial is the perfect project for using up some of those fabric scraps. Measuring 3¼" x 2" x1", these super cute little zippered keyring pouches would make great gifts.