Awww... Summer!

Summer time is just around the corner...and I am super excited.

Not only is my one and only child graduating...but we have a lot of business to work on together!

It is going to be epic!

Do you have a vacation planned?

Do you camp?

I love working on projects outdoors...getting fresh air and enjoying the birds!

Here in this post....I am featuring some of my very top favorite patterns for

SUMMER~. 

I love needlecases....not only are they cute...but if you ever have a sewing group or are traveling with a sewing project...a needlecase is really handy! 

This pincushion also keeps your snips scissors close by....

which is good because I am always moving scissors around.

This pattern is in my etsy shop!

All 3 designs are in one! 

This is an oldie, but a goodie!

Patriotic pins pattern.

It has been popular ever since I made it.

I love using the smallest of wool scraps...I can't help but be thrifty.

I love mixing old photos with my designs.

This necklace is a great remembrance piece...you could use a family picture if you wanted to...but I also give some random photos for you to use. 

These are in:

Olde time patriotic pins and necklaces pattern

This once reminds me of an old political rally pin. 

These also use up scraps and make great show sellers. 

Bee kind..

This design came from a small drawing I did that was just a quick doodle.

I loved it so much that I turned it into this pattern...

Black and yellow borders are the perfect addition to make this pop! 

One of my favorite sayings...

We don't have many snails here in eastern Washington...it is too dry, but this little guy is very sweet hanging up.   

Do you needle punch...punch needle?

I love doing it...it is addicting.

I love adding them to those paper mache boxes at the craft stores that are 99 cents.

This Americana one can hold some treats or buttons. 

By the sea....

We are going to the Oregon coast this summer...

This design really makes me excited for it.

It is fun to decorate for summer time....

get out the shells...and some sand from the craft store....fill a bowl or dish.

How can anyone be sad in the water ...with an ice cream cone?

It's impossible!

lol

Another punch needle...

someone asked me if I could create a bright vibrant punch needle...since most tend to be primitive.

I jumped at the challenge.

I love color!

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I have a new design coming out very very soon...

it is for Summer!!!!

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Easy peasy quilt needle case tutorial

Isn't this the cutest needle case ever?!!

It is super easy to make...great for using an old quilt that is beyond repair.

Inside is where you nestle your needles.

All you need is a piece of felt and a piece/scrap of an old quilt.

Just put the felt on top of the wrong side of you quilt scrap.

Fold in half and pin in place.

Sew along edge...5/8" away from fold.

Add scrunched seam binding (in a bow)....an old earring or other embellishment.

I also added a banner saying "Sweet".  For that take a small scrap of fabric....mine is a pink scrap.

Stamp the saying using a small stamp set.

Run clear tacky glue along edges of banner and sprinkle iridescent glitter on it.  Let dry.

Hot glue embellishments on.

Sooooo easy!!!

These would be great for gifts to your crafty friends or for craft shows!!

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Strawberries!!!

Summer and Strawberries go together!

This is my newest pattern:

Strawberry pincushion, needlecase, and scissors fob pattern #330

It is in my etsy shop, in my patternmart shop, and on my website (for printed/mailed patterns)

There is the Strawberry pincushion box....that can be made with or without the paper mache box.

Pincushion on box design measures: 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Pincushion alone measures: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"

The strawberry needlcase.....with little flower.

Needlecase measures:6" x 4", not including ribbon 

And the small strawberry scissors fob

Scissors fob/needle sharpener measures:2" x 1 3/4", not including ribbon

This delicious pattern has everything you need to start sewing. A strawberry pincushion on top of a box to stash some supplies... a needlecase to store your needles & pins... and a scissors fob with strawberry needle sharpener. These are easy, fun, and quick.

Here is what the needlecase looks like when open!

 

Create a special gift for your BFF. The scissor fob keeps your pins, needles, and scissors handy. This is the sweetest set of accessories to your end table or sewing room. Use special techniques for all your paper mache boxes....any color or size. Learn how to make pretty banners from scraps of muslin. Learn how to make super fast strawberries for bowl fillers and christmas ornaments. Make strawberries from velour and velvet too.

The box can store you goodies!

Great craft show projects!

I have been making these for years....like this one....available in my Mrstiddlemouse shop.

I also tell you how to do this style in the pattern.

 

Time for some Strawberry shortcake!

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