pretty soaps … make!

Embroidery - Sheaf Stitch via

1. Small row of “normal” stitches.
2. Added contrast by wrapping the straight stitches with a different color thread.
3. Use 2, 3, and 4 straight stitches.
4. Vary the number of times the straight stitches are wrapped ~ 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
5. Alternating horizontal & vertical straight stitches with the straight stitches a bit wider apart.
6. Extend the wrap if decide to. Instead of pushing the first straight stitch over a little, bring the needle up just on the side of the straight stitch. Wrap under & bring the needle down in line with the final straight stitch.
7. The stitches can be lined up top to bottom for an interesting border or a great fill-in.
8. Irregular sheaf stitches. In some the straight stitches are place at varying distances from one another. Also the length of the individual straight stitches can be varied.
9. Add a bead to the wrap stitch. The bead is passed through two times - once before wrapping under the straight stitches and again after.

Upcycle those tea towels ~ how to here

Raised Fish Bone Stitch via

Satin Stitch perfection … Mary Corbet

Basket Storage Table … clever, useful, and I have some rockin’ cool baskets! I’m gonna make (at least one)!

Blooming Rings … from Martha, of course. Create!

sooooooooooooo simple and soooooooo handy ~ Removable Tote Bag Organizer. The how-to is here