Freeform Lace Shaping Without Pins

The very first heirloom technique I used on my Christina christening gown was to shape French insertion lace into stylized diamond scallops for the batiste main skirt. Initially, I used the traditional method of shaping French insertion lace over lace shaping templates, but eventually I opted for the streamlined techniques shown in this post. … More

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. … More