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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Sweet Mini mannequin pincushions

I had fun sewing last Saturday...with a group of sweet ladies.

I sewed up some cool party hats, large mannequins and

I made some mini mannequins....

This rose mannequin in my Mrstiddlemouse etsy Shop.

I love the floral fabric and the doily apron.  It has the cutest banner pin that says "Love".

This one has pins on the fabric and a sweet tulle skirt!

They measure: 8" high...2 3/4" wide.

This one is prim...kinda steampunk.

I love the fabric....tape measuring sticks.  I added a lock to the waist.

I have made a lot of these the past few years....they are fun create since I have so much fabric (like you) and it is like playing dress up.

I sell the pattern to make these in my Hudsonsholidays Etsy shop.

These mini mannequins are fun to make and are so adorable. The tomato pincushions are so quick and fit onto your spool of thread.
Both designs take only scraps and make great gifts!

These pincushions are so easy too! What a useful tool to have by your side because they are small and easily accessible.
The mannequin and tomato make great gifts, friendship swaps,
and fabulous sellers at craft shows. 
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Something to think about....

 

A good idea will keep you awake during the morning,

but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.

Marilyn Vos Savant

 

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Prim Pumpkin pincushion pattern

This is a my BRAND NEW PDF pattern of:

Prim Pumpkin pincushion pattern- #310

with lil pumpkin needle sharpener.

It is now on my Etsy.

and also my Patternmart

This grinning pumpkin will keep all your pins and needles safe from any Halloween goblins. Makes a great gift and is also so lovely in your own home decor. Pumpkin measures: 3 1/2" wide x 5" (including stem). This is a very fast and easy project....with easy to find supplies.

All the how-tos are included....with diagrams.

This prim pumpkin looks great in you Vintage Halloween decor, beside your place in the living room, and in your sewing room.

 

Have a good Thursday!!!!

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Every ending...

 There is a slight chill in the air....and I LOVE it.

I have been hot all summer long. 

I thought this sunflower would be nice....it reminds me of our fair...which is happening right now.

Our fair is quite big and lasts from today ...until next weekend on Sunday.

I really love the smell of the agricultural building...all those home grown plants and veggies.

I do not love the animal buildings smell....there are endless buildings of farm animals.

Sweet kitty cat Valentine

Here is Sweets for the sweet embroidery pillow pattern...available on my etsy

or on My Patternmart

This little kitty is giving Sweets to the sweet. There is a heart pouch to fill with goodies for your Valentine. What a fast, easy, and fun design to make. How fun would this be to receive on Valentine's Day? 

This little baby is holding a flower heart.

This is the heart pouch ...I bought heart suckers at walmart...only a dollar for a bouquet of them.

Finished design measures: 9 3/4" x 7".

Embroidery design: 3 7/8" x 5 3/8".

I also want to show you another mini mannequin....it is on Etsy.  It is the finished product. I made this a week or so ago when I made the Valentine mannequin that has sold.

This one is colorful and fun.

What a sweet sewing room treasure...a small dressform to keep you pins and thread handy.

This is a one of a kind!

This is the perfect size of pincushion to have near your sewing machine or on your side/coffee table while you work on projects.

Mannequin with stand: 3"(at shoulders) x 8 5/8" tall.
It comes with pins, white buttons around neck like a necklace , sweet tulle skirt, "Sweet" banner pin, blue thread, and a bright cheerful pom poms filled stand. The ribbons are pink scrunched seam binding and pink glittery yarn. The fabric I used is the sweetest pins fabric...a white background....with pins that have colorful heads. 

Here is the back of the mannequin.

I design the pattern for this....it is on my etsy too...called Mini mannequin pattern

 

I have to end with a great quote:

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
Marilyn Monroe

 

Stuff in my studio

Hy Everyone...I hope your weather is better than ours!!!  Our forecast is ....RAIN....FOREVER!

I thought I would show you some little things around my studio....for fun!

This is my paper rosette...life is good...it is on a memory board I made.

Here is Marilyn Monroe.....she is hanging around....I have a butterfly magnet holding her in place.  What a beauty she was! One of my favorite movies is "Some like it hot".    It is funny.

FUN is hoop art....it is just letters spelling fun on retro dot fabric....I added a pink pom-pom.

I used to watercolor raggedy Ann dolls alot....this is me and my sis....drinking milkshakes.

I like decorating an old can to make a sweet pencil holder...in this case I have sticks...I know I am weird...but I often need a stick when crafting.  I got this cute graphic from Etsy...Lisa's altered art..check her esty shop!

Here is my Grandma Shirley.....who I was named after.  She was an award winning quilter....I have some of her quilts....so glad I have them,  She also did ceramics and was a great baker.  She was born in 1905.  She was 62 when I was born.  She loved her senor's center.  She got Alzheimer's and passed away in 1992....she gave me my wedding quilt early....because she knew I would get married.

Banners!  Made from old music pages....they are fun to stick in a bouquet of flowers.

I love my little catch all plate.  This is a pin that says "Got love"...the girl comes out of the heart pocket.

My Selina...when she was in grade school....now she is in her last year of middle school.   She and her daddy are everything to me.

This is "Flo" my mannequin....Selina dressed her up in this outfit...pretty cute!  She is by the stairs....to greet me each morning!

Happy New Years Decor

There is something exciting about New Years!  I love a fresh start...the holidays are over....and on new years you can set goals....think of what direction you want your life to take! I also like a party!!!  Now is the time to plan your New Year's eve party.

I love setting these tags around the snacks with party hats and ribbon curls.

These badge are fun to wear and simple to make....look great on a table tree too!

My little flash cards are perfect around the table and tied onto some glasses.  My flash card set does not say 2010 anymore....it says 2012...in case you are wondering.

These signs are great to frame in a 8 x 10....dollar store and thrift stores has tons of frames.

My banner letters are fun to print and string onto ribbon making any saying or sentiment you wish. 

All of these are available on my Etsy. 

I am almost done with a small New Years stitchery pattern....can't wait to show it to you!

Fun pins....on Etsy

Checkout this great etsy seller:  Beanforest

Such great pins....makes me laugh!

Monday sale pattern!! Woodland animal pins

WOODLAND FOREST PIN E PATTERN ...available for only $3.49 on my patternmart for this week only (ends June 20th) 

The styles of the 70's are back...so popular again! Their big eyes are so charming. There is an owl, mushroom, ladybug, and froggy. They are simple to make and fast too! They are sweet gifts and can also be made into magnets so easily. Pins Measure: from 2 7/8" x 3 1/8" to 4" x 3 3/4". This is simple embroidery...using felt or wool felt scraps!!!

Easter pin badges

This is an e pattern of: EASTER Badges pin pattern, #212.  They are super easy: print, cut, glue and done. It takes simple supplies.

These are super easy badges to Celebrate EASTER AND SPRING! They are so easy that it is also great to make with kids. Badges can be made in small & large size. They are great pinned on you, your dolls, wreath, Great for parties, and amongst your decor.Sayings included are: Hippity Hoppity, Cute Chick, Addicted to Chocolate bunnies, Happy Easter, Spring has sprung, and Here comes Peter cottontail. Ruffles are easy to make using crepe paper or party streamers. Make one for all your little chicks!
Measures: large: 4 1/4" x 8", Small:2 1/2" or 3" x 6". All you need are ribbons/trims, old paper from a book, glue, glitter, crepe paper or party streamers, and pinbacks.

I have been super busy lately...that is why I missed Freebie friday. I will post that tomorrow.  My dad had a fabulous Birthday party...and now I must get ready for another bg show.

Monday Sale pattern- Wool Valentine pins

SWEET VALENTINE WOOL PINS PATTERN - 2.99 this week until Dec 20th.

It is available on my patternmart. 

Fun & Easy projects for your valentines!!! These make great gifts & whip up very fast. Use wool or wool felt. They can be made into magnets also. Finished pins measures: Kitty with heart flower: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" . Heart & Arrow : 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Heart Bouquet 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". Be mine candies: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Time to think Valentine projects. 

New 2010 Halloween party pin & ornament pattern!

This is my newest pattern, ready for fall shows.

These are so easy to make and take so little in supplies!

They look great hanging from a lil tree.

I love sayings...I can't help but to put them to use.

Celebrate autumn with these super easy pins and ornaments. There are 37 different Halloween sayings that come with the pattern. These make great gifts, friendship swaps, party favors, ornaments for a tree, and magnets.  It is available on my etsy or my patternmart.

Monday pattern sale...Christmas pins!

SWEET CHRISTMAS primitive PINS pattern

This is only 2.99 from here! This sale lasts only until next monday!

Fun and Easy projects for a joyful holiday!!!

These make great gifts and use up scrap wool or felt.

Christmas Tree: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Snowman and Berries : 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Angel: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" .

Ginger and Star: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Monday sale pattern!!

This is the sale pattern of the week....you can get this on my patternmart  for only 2.99!  This is good until next Monday 7/12.  These make great pins and magnets for your fridge.  They are great to use up those small wool scraps that you just don't want to throw away.  The remind me of living in the 70's....with all the owls and mushrooms on everything!  Remember all the olive green and mustard yellow appliances...oh my!  My Grandma would have loved these.