Learn the basics of Japanese Paper Embroidery from this delightful book that will inspire you to create beautiful cards and gifts by embroidering onto cardstock, journals and even boxes. Full of easy-to-follow instructions and ideas.

Humans can be so difficult to find gifts for. Dogs, on the other hand, are a piece of cake. This is Landy, my sister's dog, a dapper dude who practically lives on the beach, named after Jimmy Buffet's booze. This ribbon is called Nautical Anchors by Tula Pink. But it's been two years since that Christmas. Based on how grimy Waldo's collar is after he's had it for less than six months, Landy (and Waldo) could probably use a new collar. Waldo helped me with this one. It's made with a reversible dinosaur bones ribbon, which Waldo generously modeled for...

As the days draw nearer to Christmas, the idea of making gifts seems more overwhelming. But it’s not too late! I love the process of making things, often much more than buying. Being known for my penchant for making things, I’m usually asked to make gifts. Someone, and I won’t say who, asked me to […]

My sister asked me to make her a laptop case. Here it is! I found a tutorial here. It was very easy to follow, and the author provides great images. The outside pocket was of my own invention. The exterior is a coral sateen, and the pocket is Michael Miller Mirror Dot. I lined it […]

We received some new threadfollower hand-stitching kits is the mail last week! Not only did we re-stock the handstitch animal kits that we have, we’ve got some new ones, too! My favorite is the whale. And the rabbit. And the doggy. Cynthia Treen, the designer behind threadfollower, also released some new kits: embroidered French barrettes. […]