Valentine's Sewing Tutorials- DIY

Valentine's Day is approaching and it is time to make gifts and decorate the home. Here are some ideas from around the web on things to sew:

1) Heart Pot Holder Tutorial

2) Love Valentine Pillow Tutorial

3) Valentine Felt Hearts Garland

4) Decorative Stuffed Hearts Tutorial

5) Something Special Card Envelope Tutorial

6) Heart Gift Bags with Ribbon Ties Tutorial

7)  Felt Valentine Envelopes with Hearts

I love sewing hearts!

Upcycled Christmas- Pimp up your old Christmas Ornaments with Embroidery

Embroidered Christmas


Halloween is over, bonfire night is over and everyone's mind has turned to Christmas. If you are looking for cost effective ways to update existing ornaments, consider a bit of embroidery. Stitching and handcrafted are very in at the moment, as people are appreciating the beauty of handmade. Take a look at these beautiful ideas to be inspired

Christmas Felt Stocking

Contrasting Stitches Holiday Felt Stockings

Felt Hearts and Gold Thread and Bead Detail

Sequents Robin Hanging Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

For the accomplished embroidery enthusiast, beautiful embroidered Christmas Cushions.

If you do decide to make something, only buy WOOL felt, anything else falls apart.

If you'd rather shop, Not in the High Street, Etsy, Folksy and Misi have wonderful selections of unique handmade Christmas gifts and for you to make your home ready for the Holidays.