"L" is for Love

Sew: A love sign for the front door:

Blanket stitched letters adhered to scrap beadboard with trim frame.

Just in time for Valentine's Day.

Another way to spread the love.

Here's how I made the sign:

1. Cut beadboard and 3/8" plywood piece same size:

2. Secure the two boards together with liquid nails.

3. Print out letters to fit board.

I used Bookman Old Style BOLD font at 425 point.

4. Using Heat N Bond double sided fusible webbing, apply to wrong side of fabric:

5. Place letter right side up on light box, then place fabric right side up on top of letter, trace JUST OUTSIDE the printed letter.

Then using the blanket stitch setting, stitch JUST INSIDE the pencil lines:

6. Trim fabric on the pencil lines:

7. Now remove paper backing to expose adhesive.

Be very careful near stitches, yes this is tedious but worth it.

8. Place letter on beadboard and iron into place securely.

9. Add trim to make frame:

10. Using a staple gun add hanging ribbon:

11. Hang and enjoy.

(Consider placing a small dab of sticky tack on the back center between door and sign to avoid sign moving around when you pull open the door.)

The detailed trim piece I found in the garage, makes the edge look a bit like a stamp.

Happy Valentine's Day.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Textiles @ Freckled Laundry

"P" is for Pincushion

Sewing: a little loaf of love.

A Valentine's Day pincushion.

But really perfect for anytime of the year.

Here's how I made the pincushion:

1. Cut piece of drop cloth to fit container.

Cut tiny red heart from scraps:

2. Hand stitch heart in place with buttonhole stitch:

3. Stitch long running stitch in rectangle shape around edge:

(you can barely see it here in white thread)

4. Pull ends of running stitch to gather together.

Then fill space with polyfill:

5. Once full and tight, knot ends of running stitch thread.

Place cushion down into container (filled halfway with pea gravel for weight), then hot glue around edges to hold in place.

6. Glue and tie ribbon around edge:

7. Add straight pins:

Ready for use:

 Holiday appropriate but great for everyday use too.

I swiped the container from my kids play kitchen, it measures about 3.5" x 2" x 1.25"h:

It's perfect size for this little loaf:

And now serves a purpose as my pincushion:

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Textiles @ Freckled Laundry
Homemade Valentines Gift Guide @ Grosgrain

"G" is for Goody Bags #3

Goody bags for Valentine's Day.

In cute bitty size: 5"w x 4.5"h x 1"thick at bottom:

These are going to school with girl #2 for her Valentine's Day party.
** Limited quantity available in my Etsy shop here.**

Perfect size for some bubbles and chap stick.

All wrapped up in cellophane and ready to go:

Made from drop cloth canvas and cotton gingham they are completely washable too!

Here's how I made them:

1. Supplies needed:

1 - canvas drop cloth (10" x 6")

1 - medium fusible interfacing (10" x 6")

2 - lining fabric (5" x 6")

1 - 5" red zipper

heart applique cut out

ribbon for zipper pull

I order my zippers in bulk from Jennifer at her Etsy shop: zipit.

For the applique hearts apply fusible interfacing to back of fabric, trace heart shape and cut out:

2. Begin by fusing interfacing to canvas.

Then pin heart applique in place:

Zig zag stitch heart in place:

3. Place zipper face down on right side of canvas then one lining piece:

4. Stitch into place, then press lining over to cover seam and top stitch down to avoid getting caught in zipper:

5. Repeat process for other side:

6. Lining pieces together straight stitch side seams beginning at pouch bottom:

7. Miter corners of canvas for a flat bottom pouch which creates depth for items to fit better inside:

8. Snip mitered corners to get rid of bulk:

9. Turn right side out, press lining bottom raw edge in 1/2" then top stitch closed:

10. Push lining into pouch and press:

11. Press bottom flat edge into pouch for finished look:

12. Add ribbon detail to zipper and seal cut ends with fray check:

Then make 24 more and they're ready for use.

Fill with treats and wrap for giving:

I printed the tags on card stock:

Cut out the words and used double stick tape to adhere to polka dot paper and then red card stock:

Punch holes in the ends:

And tied on with twine:

Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Textiles @ Freckled Laundry
Homemade Valentines Gift Guide @ Grosgrain