Wrist Strap Tutorial Wondering how good it would be to add a wrist strap to your Basic Boxy pouch? especially for all those moments you needed it to be hands free, or just because it would be super handy. Like who else wants to hang theirs right up there on a hook and admire theirContinueContinue reading “Simple Wrist Strap Tutorial – No Hardware Needed”
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How I Pick Fabric for My Sewing Projects
Fabric Picking Made Easy When it comes to a sewing project, the most important part to me is the fabric I choose to make it with. This to me is where the fun begins. Picking the fabric and then turning it into a masterpiece. Some people like to use a single fabric collection – whichContinueContinue reading “How I Pick Fabric for My Sewing Projects”
How to Scrappy Piece
Scrappy Piecing Tutorial Scrappy piecing is such a fun technique to use up lots of tiny odd-shaped fabric scraps. You can create a basic panel that can be quilted to make pouches, bags & other small patchwork projects or you can create several blocks that can be later sewn to other blocks the same sizeContinueContinue reading “How to Scrappy Piece”
Pencil Bookmark
Pencil Bookmark Tutorial I love back-to-school time. My children aren’t even school-aged yet, but I can still remember the magic from my childhood and I still enjoy it until this day. The aisles of notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, glue sticks and everything in between. A couple of patterns I’ve been working on at the momentContinueContinue reading “Pencil Bookmark”
Happy Scrappy Coasters
Happy Scrappy Coaster Tutorial If you’ve been following my Instagram account, last month you will see I started a #scrapbasketchallenge as my scrap basket is stuffed to the max and overflowing. So, I decided to give her some breathing room, every month I plan to challenge myself to make one project entirely from my scraps.ContinueContinue reading “Happy Scrappy Coasters”
How To Install Plastic Fasteners-KAM Snap Tutorial
KAM Snap Tutorial KAM snaps or plastic fasteners are this great invention that make the perfect alternative to buttons. Not only are they bright, colourful and fun. They are quick and easy to install once you have the technique down pat. They require no sewing, no complicated buttonholes and can be installed in less thanContinueContinue reading “How To Install Plastic Fasteners-KAM Snap Tutorial”
Quilt As You Go Mug Rug
Quilt As You Go Mug Rug Tutorial This quilt as you go mug rug is a great way to use up fabric scraps while making something useful in the process. Mug rugs make quick sweet gifts and are a great way to protect your furniture, while enjoying a sweet cup of tea or coffee andContinueContinue reading “Quilt As You Go Mug Rug”
How To Sew Apple Cores Using My EPP Method
Apple Core EPP 101-Tutorial It’s no secret that two of my most favourite EPP (English paper piecing) shapes are the clamshell and the apple core. Both involve sewing curves and both involve using two different methods. If you’ve always wanted to give apple cores a go but have no idea how to tackle those curves,ContinueContinue reading “How To Sew Apple Cores Using My EPP Method”
Strawberry Button Appliqué Tutorial
Here is a quick tutorial on how to get started on a strawberry and apple button appliqué like I used to make my strawberry and apple pouches. Strawberry Button Appliqué Tutorial Supplies The strawberry and apple appliqué templates which you can find in my Etsy StoreLots of different buttons of the same colour. I usedContinueContinue reading “Strawberry Button Appliqué Tutorial”
Clamshell Mug Rug
Clamshell Mug Rug Tutorial Here’s a quick tutorial for the clamshell mug rug I made that I shared over on Instagram. For those of you who don’t know what a mug rug is it’s a like a mini quit that’s bigger than a coaster and smaller than a place mat. It’s big enough to fitContinueContinue reading “Clamshell Mug Rug”
Ma & Me Designs 