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How to Sew on a Button

Last Updated March 8, 2019 By Alecia 1 Comment

hand sewing a flat button to while fabric with orange thread wrapping around the stitches to create a shank

In the hierarchy of old time forgotten skills you can’t get more useful than knowing how to sew on a button. Sure it’s not as flashy as hand milking a herd of cows or building a house out of mud. But it’s probably going to come in handy more often. Chances are petty good you’ve […]

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Prairie Point and Yo-yo Fabric Ornaments

Last Updated August 15, 2019 By Alecia 2 Comments

Turn scraps into pretty fabric ornaments combining prairie points, yo-yos and fancy buttons

This festive flower combines two ornaments I’ve made in the past; my Yo-yo Ornaments and my Prairie Point Ornaments (let’s all ignore the photos on that one ok?) Prairie Point Ornament Supplies (per ornament): (6) 3 inch squares cut from red and white fabric (1) 1 3/4inch white yoyo  (I use the Clover Large Yo-Yo […]

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY Tagged With: hand sewing

Felted Wool Christmas Trees

Last Updated January 7, 2018 By Alecia Leave a Comment

I love the look of felted wool appliques and decorations. Especially around the holidays, they lend a soft and buttery texture to the room.

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY Tagged With: hand sewing

Summer Sun Hat Wreath

Last Updated April 25, 2018 By Alecia 2 Comments

Summer Hat Wreath Alternative - Brighten up your porch with big bows and big flowers

I try to keep a wreath on my front door all year round. Occasionally I lose track of time and end up with a Christmas wreath up until… Halloween but that doesn’t happen all the time. This cheerful Summer Wreath came together in minutes. It’s easy to change up the colors to suit your tastes.

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Burlap and Ribbon Table Runner

Last Updated January 11, 2018 By Alecia 6 Comments

Burlap & Ribbon Table Runner

I’m beginning to think I have a serious problem with burlap. BUT IT’S SO FUN! Since I still have piles of the stuff I decided to make an autumn hued table runner. I love the natural burlap with the fall colors, it reminds me of a scarecrow in person (a friendly one, not an evil […]

Filed Under: Autumn & Thanksgiving, DIY Tagged With: hand sewing

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