Jo Leichte
Erika Mulvenna
Amanda Whitlatch
Ashley Johnston
Debbi Lashbrook
Debra Rutledge
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.
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.
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!
Stylishly Protect Your Garments
Protect your garments from dust by stitching up an adorable, personalized Dust Cover with this easy tutorial!
Heirloom Table Topper by Juliette Lanvers
This delicate table topper provides an opportunity to explore your sewing machine’s heirloom capabilities as you craft a truly charming handkerchief linen tablecloth appropriate for exceptional events or to match an elegant décor. Embellish your table topper with machine embroidery to mark a special occasion.
Chevron Chenille Baby Blanket from Aesthetic Nest
Create a very cuddly and cozy baby blanket using several layers of soft cotton fleece and simple straight stitches at your sewing machine. Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest gives you all the directions for completing this project in her tutorial.
Pretty Pillow Shams
Make a set of pretty pillow shams to brighten up your bedroom with this simple tutorial.
Blooming Flowers Quilt
I just finished a cute and trendy wallhanging featuring embroidery designs from OESD’s “Stitch ‘n Bloom” Crafters Collection #20001. The designs begin to bloom stitch-by-stitch and, as they build, truly look like they were sewn by hand using embroidery floss – in a fraction of the time.
