Requirements: Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects 1 piece of felted wool 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of lining fabric 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of non-woven stabilizer 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 2" piece of 7mm ribbon Assorted 4mm and 7mm silk ribbons Assorted Perle #8 and # 12 threads Assorted stranded cottons Chenille #22 needle Milliner’s #9 needle Small button Construction; Note: Pattern includes ¼" seam allowance. 1. Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the wool felt. 2. Fold the felt into the shape of an envelope and press well. Folded envelope 3. These pressed lines form the perimeter for the embroidery. It is important to remember the ¼" seam allowance. Perimeter lines 4. Follow the stitch maps from Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects to complete the embroidery. Stitch map 4.1 Top Left-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment X - page 38 4.2 Top Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment J - page 34 4.3 Bottom Left-Hand Corner - Lid Piece 5 - page 69 4.4 Bottom Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment B - page 14 4.5 Center - Seam Treatment A - page 68 5. Baste the 2" ribbon to the top corner of the embroidered square to form the button loop. Button loop 6. Put the outer panel on the lining piece with right sides together. 7. Pin and sew the panels together, leaving a small opening for turning. 8. Turn the panels right side out. Gently push out the seams and press. 9. Fold the completed panels into an envelope shape and press well. 10. Slip stitch the two front seams closed. 11. Feather stitch along the stitched seams and the top edge. 12. Attach the button to the front in line with the button loop. Attached button Completed Project; Enjoy! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
I don't know about you but there are times I get sick of continuously threading needles. Like, when I am tacking a quilt or sewing paper piecing shapes by hand. Then I saw some one with a continuous thread needle...
For a long time I had my many needles jammed in a bin with a lot of other little embroidery odds and ends, and I really wanted a more convenient (and cute!) way to store them. So I set out to create a needle book, and a tutorial to go along with it!
We recently received some beautiful wool rowing, and Kaleena has been asking and asking to do some needle felting, she has watched me do it, but I have been hesitant about allowing her to work with the sharp needles. Then the other day I came across a post over on Small Things, 5 little children needle felting, and felt inspired that now is the right time. So yesterday at the farm, in the heat of the day we retreated to the farm shack and pulled out the wool and needles. Keenan gathered sticks to make wands and Kaleena felted the starts for the tops. Meanwhile I braided strands of wool rowing to make the sweet head bands, and helped Kaleena felt the center piece. First she stuffed the cookie cutter with wool rowing and then carefully set to work with the needle Here is her first ever needle felted star, she was so proud and happy with it, and now she wants to felt all the time of course. I thought we would keep Keenan's head band simple, but when he saw Kaleena's butterfly centerpiece, he wanted one too, he then chose a heart. We attached the center piece with the needle, and the stars on the wands with hot glue. Keenan brought his to gather eggs, and used it to keep the rooster away, he was very happy with how well the magic of the wand worked. And here is Kaleena's wand, she is running around with both her creations, even as I write this:) ~A wonderful thursday to you~
For a long time I had my many needles jammed in a bin with a lot of other little embroidery odds and ends, and I really wanted a more convenient (and cute!) way to store them. So I set out to create a needle book, and a tutorial to go along with it!
MUS MUSCULUS (Mouse) Felt Anatomy Pattern 100% Vegan. 100% Weird. Create your very own dissected mouse, with removable organs! KITS available on website! https://www.thewitchystitcher.com/shop?Collection=Felt%20Anatomy%20Kits Also Available: Alienus Parasitoid - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/826518703/facehugger-felt-anatomy-biology-aliens Mus Musculus (Mouse) - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/660900192/pattern-mus-musculus-felt-anatomy Supplies Needed: ♥ Thread ♥ Felt ♥ Needle ♥ Stuffing ♥ Skewer (or long pointy object) ♥ Velcro ♥ Scissors ♥ Glue Gun ♥ Mounting Materials ♥ Fabric Marker or Double Sided Tape Details: ♥ Estimated time to complete: 5-8 hours ♥ Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate © 2019 The Witchy Stitcher Finished works from purchased patterns and kits may not be sold, they are for personal use only. Follow me on IG @thewitchystitcher 🖤 Free patterns and stitching accessories available on website! - www.thewitchystitcher.com
Play is a busy thing and takes a toll on children's clothing, especially the knees of their pants. From crawling on the floor to climbing trees, there are a million ways for kids to rip, tear, or wear out their clothes. We asked our friend Leah Gaeddert to put her creativity to work and show us the sustainable and crafty way she solves this problem. Leah's children are huge fans of things that move; Cars, planes, trains, blimps, helicopters, hot air balloons, and even roomba vacuums. They spend most of their day scooting around on the floor deep in imaginative play with their vehicles, which does a number on a pair of pants. Almost every single pair they own has holes in them, most often on the knees. Replacing pants every few weeks just doesn’t make sense, sustainably or financially. To save money and prolong the life of their pants Leah decided to start mending/patching their pants with needle felting. As an added bonus, needle felted patches add a cute and unique element to what was once a plain pair of jeans. Want to give it a try? It's not as hard as you think! Materials You'll Need: A well loved pair of jeans or corduroys, or your favorite sweater Needle and thread Scissors Scrap Fabric (for mending larger holes) Felting Needles Needle Felting Foam Wool Roving Mending Holes with Needle and Thread Start by mending each hole with a needle and thread (spots that are just worn down don’t need any pre-mending). For holes that are small enough pin the two sides of the hole together and stitch it closed. For larger holes pin a piece of scrap fabric on the inside and stitch the two pieces together around the outside of the hole. Add your Needle Felted Patch Once the holes are mended you are ready to needle felt! Place the felting foam on the inside of the pant, under the hole. Tear a small piece of roving and roll/press it into the shape you are wanting it to be. Place it on the hole, or the worn spot, and repeatedly poke through the felt and jeans, down into the foam, with your felting needle. With each poke through, the roving will begin to adhere to the pant. Continue until the shape is flat against the pant material (or fully adhered). If you are adding a design - a toadstool, rainbow, bee, flower, etc - repeat the last step and add each color and detail.Once done, gently remove the felt pad from underneath the new patch. If the patch seems too loose, insert the felt pad again, and continue poking the wool roving until it is fully adhered. Rub a little dish soap into the felted wool and run under hot water to help tighten the design, let dry. We love the whimsy that these needled felted patches add to the pants! They are so bright and colorful, and children will be excited to have their own customized pants. Leah's younger son asked for a bear for his next hole! One of our favorite things about this project is that if the patch starts to come loose due to play, you can always reinsert your felt pad and work the felt back into the pant again with your felting needle. A truly beautiful and sustainable way to mend! Leah Gaeddert is a stay at home mom with two little boys and a baby girl. She has a love for illustrating, crafting, and creating childhood magic. On Instagram, she shares about daily life, her beautiful home, and favorite kid’s toys, books and clothing. Follow her for more great ideas like this!
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Lynn Comley is inspired by the world around her creating wet felted pieces that are embellished with both hand and machine stitching.
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The most beautiful set of tools for hemming your punch needle rugs. The perfect gift for a crafter, maker, lover of sewing. I'm always on the hunt for quality tools to complement my craft supply collection. This kit has everything you need to hem your rugs, cushions and coasters included, just add your preferred needles. Complete with a gorgeous handmade needle pouch, precision stork embroidery scissors, classic binder clips to hold your fabric together and quintessential Gutermann thread. The suede needle pouches are available in three stunning colours, Tan, Sage Green and Coral Pink. These lovely pouches have felt inside for holding your sewing needles. They are made in Cornwall UK by small, independent business Studio Lowen. A classic pair of stork embroidery scissors, snip your loops, poke them in to place and trim your thread. Gutermann sew-all thread is the quintessential sewing thread. Whether you are hand-stitching or using a machine, this thread is suitable. The roll is 100m and made from 100% polyester, it's strong, durable and colourfast. Lots of people use quilting clips to hold fabric together for hemming, I find binder clips are easy to use, come in a wider range of sizes and are affordable. Included in the hemming kit Suede needle pouch made by Studio Lowen Gold 3.5 inch stork embroidery scissors Gutermann 100 m cream polyester thread 10 x 32 mm binder clips ShippingI aim to dispatch orders in 3 - 5 working days, unless the item is a pre-order. UK orders are sent using Royal Mail Tracked 48. International orders are sent via Royal Mail International Tracked or Signed. If ordering from outside of the UK, please read the shipping policy to understand any customs or import fees that may be due.
Having trouble getting the thread though the eensy-weensy eye of that needle? Not to worry—a needle threader makes the task simple.
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Mice - by Rose Fyleman I think mice are rather nice. Their tails are long, their faces small, They haven't any chins at all. Their ears are pink, their teeth are white, They run about the house at night. They nibble things they shouldn't touch And no one seems to like them much. But I think mice are nice. You might remember that I made this little mouse house and its two tiny occupants for my sister's birthday last month..well thinking ahead i took pictures as i sewed and now I can give you all a seriously cute little mouse tutorial; here goes. You will need the pattern, mouse coloured felt - brown, grey, white, cream - scrap pink felt for ears and tail, embroidery floss to match your felt (i worked with two strands) large black seed beads, some wool stuffing and a few small coins or metal washers (or a small stone or something) to weight the mouse (I am hesitant to use grains because real mice might nibble on them...) Download my free pattern from scrib, click here. I find it easier to glue the pattern to an old cardboard box and then cut out the pieces before tracing onto the felt. Once you have cut out your felt start sewing the two main body pieces together from point B (shown) to A; I used blanket stitch. When you reach point A (the nose) you need to add in your tummy panel. Stitch first down one side A to C, finish off the thread and hide your knot. Then, with a new thread, begin stitching down the other side from point A to C. Continuing on with the same thread add your base piece by stitching around the curved sides A to B then B to C. BUT don't stitch too quickly! you need to put in your tail at point B - so a few stitches short of the back centre seam - needle still threaded and attached to the body of your mouse - pick up your tail and run a couple of tiny straight stitches across one of the short ends pull the thread tight and poke the gathered end inside your mouse at the centre back. Continue blanket stitching, catching in the tail on both sides of the centre, until you reach point C. your mouse should now look a bit like this: Stuff it with wool, til it is reasonably firm. Before you close it up at the base poke in your weights. I used 1967 one and two cent Australian coins. One and two cent coins were discontinued in 1991 and withdrawn from circulation but I still have a few around - who knows my sister's mice might be worth quite a bit one day! Nearly done - just ears, eyes and wiskers to go! If you still have plenty of length left on your thread just poke your needle up through the body of the mouse and come out where you would like an ear to go. (if you need to start a new thread thats is ok. just bury you end in the body and come out where the ear will go and secure your thread with a couple of small back stitches) The ears are worked the same way as the tail; keeping the thread you are working with, run a few tiny straight stitches along the flat side and pull to gather then attach securely Push your needle through to the other side and repeat with the second ear. Poke your needle back in again this time coming out where you want to place the first eye - secure the bead and go through again, out the other side to stitch on the second eye. ok poke your needle back in again and come out right on the tip of its nose. You are going to sew a few large loops for whiskers - make sure you secure your loops in the centre each time so they won't pull loose. tie a knot with the needle, to end off, right on the tip of its nose and (this is the last time we poke the poor creature I promise) poke your needle back inside coming out its tummy (or somewhere) cut your thread close to the body as you can and the end should disappear neatly inside (never to be pulled and unravelled) Last of all cut the far end of your loops to double your whiskers. Now all you have to do is find them a little house....
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The Stitch Holder Kit uses leather cords in lieu of scrap yarn to hold live stitches. A leather cord has the flexibility of yarn, but is firm enough to keep the stitches in place. The interior-threaded needle means you can knit onto and off of the cord – like a leather circular needle. The needles screw onto, and off of, the leather cord. The kit is stored in a smart reusable kraft drawer, lined with 100% wool felt. Product Details Needles made of nickel plated steel Long Cord holds sts of sweater body – 59"/150 cm Short Cords holds sts of sleeves – 29.5"/75 cm Includes Two interior-threaded needles Three lengths of leather cord one long (59"/150 cm) two short (29.5"/75 cm)
Ryan of “The Blooming Thread” designed and created this stunning Felt Rosebud Basket. I found a picture of her project on Pinterest and then located her site and now I can share her tutorial with…
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Lucky me, I was given the chance to play with a fun little machine called the Simplicity Deluxe Felting Machine. If you've been a long time reader of this blog (and you have a really good memory!) you may recall me playing with needle felting before. Felting needles are barbed and very sharp. The friction
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DIY Fibre Leaf Bowls: Do you have all kinds of fuzzy 'fibre' just waiting to become something new??? 'Or maybe some wool? These lovely bowls are made with some woolly fibre and 'pedal-to-the-metal' free-motion sewing. Don't worry, they are not very hard to make as any er…
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