Jan 18, 2012

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Couching

Couching

Couching is a method of attaching a length of ribbon to the surface of the fabric. You can couch silk ribbon with other silk ribbons or use embroidery floss. When using silk ribbon as the couching medium, it’s best to use a smaller width than the ribbon you are laying down as to not cover it completely. Making French knots or small straight stitches are good stitch choices for...

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Dec 3, 2011

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DIY Easy Silk Embroidery Gift

DIY Easy Silk Embroidery Gift

This idea is the perfect holiday gift for your friends and family. This step-by-step-tutorial from The Scientific Seamstress offers a brilliant gift idea to accent items with or give as is! Find the complete tutorial on her site along with other creative...

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Nov 12, 2011

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Getting Organized

Getting Organized

When I say organized I’m not only talking about finding a convenient way to...

Nov 3, 2011

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Featured Project: Thanksgiving Turke...

Featured Project: Thanksgiving Turkey Wreath

This beautiful idea is inspiration from “The Bakers Daughter“, on...

Oct 31, 2011

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Ruffled Flower How To

Ruffled Flower How To

These easy ruffled flowers look great whether you use them singly or in a...

Sep 29, 2011

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Wedding Accessory – The Bridal...

Wedding Accessory – The Bridal Sash

A popular wedding accessory these days is the bridal sash. It usually consists...

Aug 19, 2011

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The Design Process

The Design Process

People sometimes inquiry about where I get my ideas and that is actually a...