Sunday, February 20, 2011

a little bit of sewing for a change

I love painting and ceramics...but sometimes its good for me to do something different.  I've really enjoyed my sewing machine lately and thanks to some of my blogger friends, came up with these creations:


Dana at Dana-made-it has an awesome tutorial on these cute summer/spring/whenever ruffled scarves.  They are GREAT for gifts and really easy for beginners!  Check out the tutorial!




The idea for these Romantic Ruffled Bracelets came from Beverly at Flamingo Toes...check out the tutorial which is also super easy!  Thanks Beverly!


This is a frame a painted and antiqued with a flower made out of muslin.  I used the same idea for the flower that Beverly gave in her tutorial...except I added some embroidery thread around a hand-made ceramic bead.  So fun!





Did you know that when melted, polyester fabric makes awesome ruffled petals that make a cute flower?            I got this idea from Angela on her post about creating Floppy Flowers.  You have to check it out!

I would love for you to share your sewing creations!  Always looking for more great ideas:-)

Happy Monday everyone!


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The Newbie Party at Debbiedoo's

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Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

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Posted by Michelle at 8:09 PM
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15 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    You are so crafty and creative. I have to learn to sew. Nice work:)XO
    thanks for joining my party...enjoy!!~

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  2. The Garcia'sFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Love it !!!

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  3. KirbyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I love your frames! Too cute!

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  4. Terriea KwongFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Simply lovely. The cuff is chic.

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  5. The Magnolia HouseFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love the scarf and picture frames!! Adorable!!

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  6. DaniellaFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Awesome scarf!! I wish I could sew!
    I'm following you, and I'm here from Debbies partyy!
    xxDaniella

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  7. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}February 21, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    These are so cute! I love the scarves and bracelets, thanks so much for the link! I love the way the bracelets turned out - they are both so cute!

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  8. The Single NesterFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I really need to get over my HomeEc trauma in the 8th grade and learn to sew. Great job!

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  9. Life In The Thrifty LaneFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    So pretty! Thanks for visiting today )

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  10. SAS InteriorsFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Your project is great and would love for you to link up to my Saturday Spotlight Linky Party @ SAS Interiors. Check it out this Saturday: http://www.sasinteriors.net/features/

    Best,
    Jenna, SAS Interiors
    www.sasinteriors.net

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  11. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    These are all so pretty! So glad I found your blog. I really like it!!

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  12. Aimee @ AJcrazies by AJKFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Love, Love, Love! the scarf!! Everything is so cute:) How did you make the scarf . . . w/ the elastic thread or the "old-fashioned way"?

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  13. MichelleFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Aimee,
    Thanks! I made the scarf with elastic thread--I linked to a tutorial I found at Dana-Made-it's blog. You should check it out!

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  14. Tanya (a Taste of T)March 6, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Fun! I clearly need a sewing machine

    <3, New Follower
    Come get a dose of laughter at A Taste of T

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  15. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    This is my daughter!
    You're great!

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