Tea Time Tutorials
Spring is in the air, and the warm sunny weather is perfect for hosting a small afternoon get-together with a little tea and cookies. We’ve gathered some of our favorite “Tea Time” tutorials and projects from around the web to inspire you to host a little tea party of your own.
Mail Organizer by Ashley Johnston
Does your desk eat your mail? Does it disappear into oblivion? The solution is simple. This trendy mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out. Dress it up with your favorite fabric, add a touch of embroidery, and you have a creative answer to everyday clutter.
Make An Apron for Mom
A handmade apron makes a wonderful gift, especially for Mother’s Day. Here are a handful of our favorite free apron projects and tutorials, including a vintage inspired apron pop bottle cozy!
The “Eighty-Dollar” Serged Top
Nowadays, we usually don’t sew to save money, but this is one of those times when sewing really saved! My daughter has a birthday coming up soon and we were shopping about a month ago when she found a top that she loved….it was $80.00.
Airplane Pillow Cover by Juliette Lanvers
Whether you want to surprise a child with their own personalized travel accessory (think Batman® or Disney®) or you prefer to place your own sleepy head on something clean, this pillowcase pattern is for you. Made of flannel for softness with a contrasting mitered border for style, the case fits the pillows supplied by airlines.
Time For Tea! Tea Wallet Tutorial
If you love drinking tea as much as we do, then you’ll also love this project!
Maxi Skirt by Stacy Schlyer
Want an easy way to look stylish, but feel comfortable at the same time? Sew up a customized maxi skirt – easy to wear, high on fashion and simple to make. Now there’s a fashion trend worth following.
Easter Bunny Table Topper
Here comes the Easter Bunny, with a basket of stitch-embellished eggs! Amanda from Amanda Murphy Design takes you through all the steps for making her fabulous Easter Table Topper.
Quick & Easy Gift − Votive Candle Holders
I just love having this option for creating a quick gift at a moment’s notice. In less than an hour it is no problem to go from sitting down at the computer and opening the BERNINA Cutwork Software to having the finished votive candle holder gift-wrapped!





