Have you ever read about this term in a book or pattern and wondered what Finger Pressing is? Goodness knows we’re not going to stick our fingers under a hot iron and flatten ’em! Finger Pressing actually refers to using the fingers on your hands to press a seam or fold into shape, making a ...

Cross stitching is particularly popular today as are many other forms of embroidery. DIY gifts and pieces of interior decor are always in good taste as well as fun to make. This means that you will find a great variety of pattern options available online, all suitable as a gift or for your own ...

Whether the spring is blooming or the winter is chilling, make this buityful Sping Flowers Pin Cushion to cherish the inevitable return of life after the fall. This piece is a counted thread design and is to be made using cross stitch and straight stitch. The Spring Flowers Project uses a ...

Gather up all of your worn out or outgrown pairs of blue jeans and recycle them into a sturdy throw, perfect for picnics! This project works up quickly, and using ready-made, pre-packaged bias binding really cuts down on the time needed to make the throw. Materials Needed 4-5 pairs of ...

In this project we customize the common home theme for traditional embroidery. This lovely embroidery may have various uses. I would put it on the pillow and place on my favorite piece of furniture like an armchair where I am relaxing during long winter evenings. It would be also a perfect present ...

I’ve seen this Pin for a while now. I’ve seen so many ways to get it to work. Most say that it can’t be done with normal Sharpies. Well, guess what, I did just that. Stick around and I’ll share. As Seen on Pinterest: Sharpie Mugs (that work with regular Sharpies!) Supplies First things ...

If you are no stranger to the wizarding world, know the difference between Muggles and magical folk, keep a few Defense Against the Dark Arts spells in your vocabulary, and are familiar with the rules of Quidditch, then you must be a fan of Harry Potter. The famous series of J. K. Rowling’s ...

One of my biggest struggle since getting married and becoming a mom is making sure I dress appropriate. At 29, it’s time to dress like an adult even if I am totally faking my adult status. Since I have lost the majority of my baby weight from Frankenbaby, it was time to add some new pieces to my ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Montessori”? While it might sound a little too fancy, the Montessori method of teaching is a child-focused approach to learning that emphasizes hands-on, child-directed work and promotes hand-eye coordination.  Developed by an Italian ...

A serger sewing machine (also referred to as an overlocker or serger) is a kind of sewing machine that incorporates several threads to sew fabric while wrapping the working yarn around the raw edges at the same time. You can use it while constructing or finishing your fabric design. You can choose ...