A Free Easter Project

Hi all

Swap sewing happening here at the moment so not much to show for it. A sneak peak & that is all. The fabric is Kate Spain's Terrain so boy am I happy to have so much of the charm pack left over!

I haven't looked at more than a couple of blogs either but one had this free Easter project I wanted to share. It is from the Attic Window Quilt Shop & instructions are on the linked blog post. Very Cute.

Here's something else to ponder......

I don't know where it originally came from so can't acknowledge them. It is racing around Facebook like wildfire so please take a copy of the pic if you would like it.  I can relate to the tangles, isn't life full of them.....

Happy stitching
Tracee xx

Ric Rac Flowers For You!

I have to say I love Ric Rac & don't use it enough. Click on the Blog name below to link to a great tutorial on how to make a Ric Rac Dahlia to use as a brooch, curtain tie or embellishment. One or two or more would look great on the right bag. Looks nice & easy and there is no limit to what you could use as the centre of the flower. A nice fussy cut piece of fabric on a covered button with ric rac to match would come up a treat.

The tutorial is by Hannah on her blog Knick Knacks and Ric Rac. Check out her web site too for some cute original design screen printed clothing.

Happy stitching

Tracee xx

Have You Tried A Dresden Plate?

I have been having bloggers & sewing block lately but wanted to share this Dresden Plate Pin Cushion Tutorial I found. I want to give a Desden Plate a try as I have seen them made into some awesome candle mats or small round table mats. The size of this tutorial projects seems to be a good place to start.

I have to admit the sheep design did attract the Kiwi in me but it would look great with a sewing motif like a sewing machine stitchery or applique too. Made larger it would make an impressive cushion too.

This appeared on the Cutting Corners by Riley Blake website where they have a weekly tutorial though I found it on Facebook first. The design is by Sally's Angelworks. Sally has it on her blog in another lot of fabric, all pinky & turquoise yumminess so check it out there too.

I am very close to showing you are few updates on projects, almost - but not quite! So back to the sewing machine for me.......

Happy stitching
Tracee xx