This post is all about pretty accents, created with bias tape! You can make your own bias tape, from the fabric you like and in any size you need, see the tutorials below: How to make continuous bias binding for quilts Continuous bias binding – cheat sheets, formulas and more A special binding ... but sometimes it is faster and easier to work with store-bought bias tape. You might … [Read more...]
Sewing for Christmas- easy and fun ideas
I can't say fussy cutting is my passion, but when it comes to sewing for Christmas, I do whatever it takes to make some pretty fussy cut projects. I also love repetition, so more pieces with the same fussy cut motif make sewing for Christmas even more interesting. This is the starting point of my Folded Flowers pattern and 5'' circles. At first I made these little … [Read more...]
30-Minute Fabric Bowls Pattern
If you have some fabric scraps that you cherish and don't know what to use them for, here is an idea. These little bowls measure about 7'' and I needed 10'' fabric and interfacing pieces. They are great for storing work-in-progress projects or for creating beautiful decor, for Easter, as example. The best thing about them: you can sew 2 or 3 in one hour! You need a template, … [Read more...]
Cake boxes- my new fabric gift boxes
Daisies are among my favorite flowers and I was so anxious to buy a few prints from the "Oops a Daisy" collection (by Kanvas Studio for Benartex). The first project I could think of was a new fabric cake! The stripe print is perfect for fussy cutting and the kaleidoscope effect makes the cake special!! Aren't this boxes adorable? I have used my own pattern - it's so good when … [Read more...]
Sweet ideas to sew and share!
I had so much fun sewing these little cones! These ones are a little smaller than the cones shown here. Taking pictures was fun too! You can make cones with as many sides as you want; I made one with 6 sides and below there are some 3-side cones. Aren't they ADORABLE? Of course, the beautiful Ann Kelle fabrics contribute big to their cuteness! Hard to stop sewing … [Read more...]
Fabric Treat Boxes – Sweet Ideas to Welcome Spring
Hello, friends! I am glad to share with you what keeps me busy these days! With Easter around the corner, on Pinterest there are lots of pretty pictures of... carrot treat boxes made out of card stock. If you are a regular reader, you probably know my addiction for fabric boxes! With so many beautiful fabrics and very good interfacing that makes anything possible, who could you blame … [Read more...]
Miniature Heart Boxes
I love sewing pretty little things (have you seen my miniature bags?). So naturally, I had to sew some miniature heart boxes too (pattern here). At first, it was this one, that measures 3'' x 3'' x 1 1/2''. I thought it is so cute that I should try to make even a smaller one. I printed a 2'' heart and here is! If you want to sew a miniature, watch your fingers! Keep them … [Read more...]
Heart boxes
I have sewn heart boxes in the past, but these one are very special because they have lids; this makes them 10 times more adorable! I think I found the best fabrics for them in my stash! I have a fat quarter bundle from an old collection- Sakura Park by Sentimental Studios. The pink one was the first I made and it is the biggest: 7'' x 7'' x 2''. Then I made two smaller versions - … [Read more...]
My new fabric boxes
Do you remember the cake boxes- with lids - I made in December? With all the beautiful fabric and good interfacing available, no wonder that I can't stop sewing boxes! What not to love at these boxes? They are decorative and the lid keeps little things away from dust- this makes any box even more attractive to me! So here are my new boxes. The first ones, decorated with quilted hearts … [Read more...]
My cake for Christmas table
Sewing these cakes was so much fun! At first, it was the 8 slice cake. Then I chose to make a 12 slice cake. My 6-year-old nephew watched me while sewing; he immediately noted: the boxes should be smaller, to fit and make a complete circle, right, Geta? He borrowed my templates and made his own pieces, out of paper. Then he asked me to stitch his paper boxes by machine. Which I did (you … [Read more...]