So here’s a very easy use of Kraft-Tex and machine embroidery to create a charming village. I re-upped this border design which I used on my last quilt project. Some simple white Kraft-Tex and an exacto knife, and I trimmed … Continue reading
Once again, I’m on the path to create something new and fresh for Valentine’s Day. I don’t know why I always want to make something for this holiday…it’s so over-hyped and over-done already. Except that it’s mid-winter, and once I … Continue reading
I make ridiculous projects for my husband every Valentine’s Day. Some are useful, some are decorative, some silly and some just for fun. You can see some past projects: My Practical Valentine, Buttoned Up Valentine, Valentine’s Day — Then and … Continue reading
As you know, I have a lot of fun with Kraft-Tex products. In a prior blog post, I talked about using embroidery for yard flags or signs. This time, I decided to try a little acrylic paint on it and … Continue reading
If you’ve followed this blog at all, you know that I have a lot of fun with Kraft-Tex, a paper/fabric that can be washed, doesn’t fray, and needs no finishing. Here’s a link to a couple other of my blog … Continue reading
I have been working on hand quilting this queen sized quilt for, oh, two years now. My initial intention was to work on it a little every day and have it done in a year. Ha. Months go by between … Continue reading
No one uses paper any more. I know. Just a quick email or text…how are you? what’s up? how’s everything? hey, thanks (I may be using too much punctuation.) But I am a card writer. I would much rather tell … Continue reading
Great minds think alike. Or at least that’s what they say. I had just recently been working on this lawn flag for the front of my house. I am a great Kraft-Tex lover and I use it for things like … Continue reading
I found these Victorian themed Valentine’s Day designs on Etsy, and ordered them just printed out on paper. I think they were 3.99. per sheet. In Photoshop, I flipped the images horizontally so that the words read backwards, like a … Continue reading
I update this sign on my door with the seasons. And I thought it would be cute to put up something for Valentine’s Day. So I shopped around some of my favorite machine embroidery sites, looking for a charming Valentine’s … Continue reading