Today our focus turns to embroidery, sewing and no-sew gifts! There is just something about working with fabric! There are SO many possibilities!
Embroidery
Can I share a secret? I was taught a very basic set of embroidery skills at a young age and to this day, 99% of my embroidery projects use two stitches. Split stitch and French knots. Those two things - plus how to thread a needle and knot the end are basic skills that have gone a LONG way!
If you have ever been tempted to take up embroidery, perhaps look up YouTube videos on basic stitches like those I named?
Here is one on split stitch for example! Very basic!
I love embroidery! It is stress relief for me! Painting with thread!!!
The sky is the limit! My projects tend to gravitate towards taking a purchased item and adding embroidery to it. Whether that is a Christmas stocking with a name added to the cuff or a tote bag or pouch or whatever! If you embroider what types of projects do you tend to do when it comes to Christmas? What is your favorite embroidery project you’ve done?
Sewing
So here is another secret of mine. I have never gotten comfortable with my sewing machine. Threading it always seems too intimidating. Let alone winding the bobbin!!! Patterns? Yikes! Tension? Get out of here!!! It is something I have always wanted to conquer and plan to. But for now my sewing projects are all hand sewn. You can do a LOT that way. So if you want to sew and don’t have a machine, that does not have to be a road block. At least for a myriad of smaller projects!
I guess I figure people sewed for a loooong time before there were sewing machines and they got along all right! LOL
In any case, whether you know your way around a sewing machine or more comfortable with needle and thread in hand here are some ideas...
Bookmark Corners
Ouch Pouch
Kate Spade Inspired Key Fobs
Reusable Dryer Sheets - Do you have someone on your gift list that is environmentally aware? They might love a set of these along with a few essential oils!
Hand Warmers - Flannel + Jasmine Rice
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734205056081/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734205897403/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734205534070/
No Sew Projects
No sew projects can be super fun and low stress! There are lots of things to do beyond your typical no sew fleece blanket - although those are FUN too and if you add embroidery - too cute! Here are some ideas:
Wool Dryer Balls
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/Af1kLRmWBqAB5IvbiGn9hdg1FYVRJntbIOlD4LiiQQg-trVtkVDhcLI/
Fabric Covered Mouse Pad
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734194088827/
T-Shirt Tote Bags
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/9640586691057568/
Scrunchies
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5066618321044422/
Now I want to hear from you guys! When it comes to sewing, embroidery or no sew gifts what do you like to craft? Or have you always wanted to try?
What gifts that you’ve made have been best received?
Tips or tricks? Let’s hear it!
Embroidery
Can I share a secret? I was taught a very basic set of embroidery skills at a young age and to this day, 99% of my embroidery projects use two stitches. Split stitch and French knots. Those two things - plus how to thread a needle and knot the end are basic skills that have gone a LONG way!
If you have ever been tempted to take up embroidery, perhaps look up YouTube videos on basic stitches like those I named?
Here is one on split stitch for example! Very basic!
I love embroidery! It is stress relief for me! Painting with thread!!!
The sky is the limit! My projects tend to gravitate towards taking a purchased item and adding embroidery to it. Whether that is a Christmas stocking with a name added to the cuff or a tote bag or pouch or whatever! If you embroider what types of projects do you tend to do when it comes to Christmas? What is your favorite embroidery project you’ve done?
Sewing
So here is another secret of mine. I have never gotten comfortable with my sewing machine. Threading it always seems too intimidating. Let alone winding the bobbin!!! Patterns? Yikes! Tension? Get out of here!!! It is something I have always wanted to conquer and plan to. But for now my sewing projects are all hand sewn. You can do a LOT that way. So if you want to sew and don’t have a machine, that does not have to be a road block. At least for a myriad of smaller projects!
I guess I figure people sewed for a loooong time before there were sewing machines and they got along all right! LOL
In any case, whether you know your way around a sewing machine or more comfortable with needle and thread in hand here are some ideas...
Bookmark Corners
Ouch Pouch
Kate Spade Inspired Key Fobs
Reusable Dryer Sheets - Do you have someone on your gift list that is environmentally aware? They might love a set of these along with a few essential oils!
Hand Warmers - Flannel + Jasmine Rice
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734205056081/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734205897403/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734205534070/
No Sew Projects
No sew projects can be super fun and low stress! There are lots of things to do beyond your typical no sew fleece blanket - although those are FUN too and if you add embroidery - too cute! Here are some ideas:
Wool Dryer Balls
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/Af1kLRmWBqAB5IvbiGn9hdg1FYVRJntbIOlD4LiiQQg-trVtkVDhcLI/
Fabric Covered Mouse Pad
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734194088827/
T-Shirt Tote Bags
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/9640586691057568/
Scrunchies
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5066618321044422/
Now I want to hear from you guys! When it comes to sewing, embroidery or no sew gifts what do you like to craft? Or have you always wanted to try?
What gifts that you’ve made have been best received?
Tips or tricks? Let’s hear it!