This was going to be an appliqué beach scene so started with strips of background.
I then lost patience with the number of unfinished projects hanging around and embroidered some large scale ditzy flowers instead, added some slow stitch and fabric paint detail and turned it into a small pillow instead.
Easy to make and use tiny scraps these are fun
I use 9 1/2 inches of cotton clothes line/ macrame cord and tack it into a bracelet shape. Slimmer hands might only need 9 inches.
I then wind 1/2 inch wide strips tightly around and slow stitch them in place using 6 threads of embroidery thread which also strengthens the join of the base cord.
Sometimes the thread is contrasting the fabric, other time I keep it plain. I have also used invisible thread.
I then wind more embroidery thread over the strips as a decoration and further strengthener.
For a final touch some bracelets have beads or charms added. I have used up lots of stray items this way. Just needed to. Remember to keep the embellishments outside the bracelets so they don’t rub your wrist.
Each takes about 30 minutes to make. I now have a stack to coordinate with different outfits.
My favourite coaster/mug rug made from a collage of fabric scraps with an assortment of embroidery, slow stitch and machine embroidery.
Only I know how long it took to transform the scraps into some thing unique and useful.
These sweet little napkin rings were quick makes from felt scraps.
The strap is about 7cm long and the central round is about 3 cm diameter.
I fixed mine with Velcro dots but they can be stitched closed or have button holes.
Some had simple die cut shapes stitched on with invisible thread. Some had sequins and some more complicated stitching with embroidery thread. to harmonise them as a set, I straight stitched a circle around each design in a contrast colour.
Some had felt circles backing the thread work so they don’t unravel too quickly but they are delicate and definitely won’t survive red wine spills or washing.
I love finding practical uses for my crafting so turn appliqué, fabric painted and/or free motion stitcheries into lightly quilted mats for bedside or occasional tables .
This one used lots of ribbon scraps stitched down to look like ferns and the crab and puffin were simply drawn with fabric paint at the end.
I quilt in random swirls as I like the texture it creates.
To finish I made my own binding to replicate a picture frame effect.
For a quick upgrade of a plain white shirt I raided my button tin and replaced the buttons with a rainbow of buttons. I used the same vibrant thread to make the contrasts look deliberate.
I even included one of the glittery buttons I made with UV resin so a proper use it up project!
a simple felt snipping craft
I cut felt from a poinsettia paper pattern (a mini batch making session)
I punched a hole in the centre of each piece of felt then pierced the stacked felt with the large snowflake brad before sticking the flower to a brooch back (I used hot glue)
simple effective fold from pinterest
tip; if using fabric starch it well!
A super easy recipe
Combine: I can condensed milk about 300 ml, 300 ml whiskey, 300ml single cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla essence, 1 shot expresso coffee. Taste and adjust the vanilla and coffee to taste.
When thoroughly mixed pour into clean decorative bottles and refrigerate until served (to be safe re the cream finish within a week). Optional toppings are grated chocolate, cinnamon or nutmeg.
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