Recently, a client of Pins & Needles, who is also a new mom, stopped by the shop and showed me a special tag blanket her mom had stitched up using some fabrics that she had purchased from us. I had heard of "Taggies" blankets before and how much babies enjoy playing with them, but I …
Do-It-Yourself
Burp cloths are a staple for new moms. They usually have dozens on hand. Since most burp cloths are pretty simple—white and plain—I got to thinking how much fun it would be to create some with any fabric you want. Here is a quick and easy DIY that shows you how you can make your …
So the stockings are hung, and now you need something fabulous to hang above them on your mantle. Here is a really easy DIY holiday wreath that you can make with your kiddos for $4, and it is simply gorgeous! Would you believe this is made from coffee filters? Read on and see how to …
Last month, Project Nursery asked me to create a fabric pennant banner for one of the stylish vignettes that they were designing for their exciting MDB event. Pennant banners are not only simple to make, they offer a versatile and chic way to decorate any area in a nursery or child’s room. Here is a step-by-step …
We all want to make this time of year special and unique for our families. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make your own holiday decorations, like personalized Christmas stockings. I cannot sew worth the life of me, so I came up with a way to make stockings for my family …
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some fun Christmas Card ideas, and I fell in love with one in particular! Our cards have always been more formal—with a traditional family picture and closeups of the kiddos. This year I wanted to mix it up a bit and make our card more fun and playful. …
Silhouettes became a popular form of decoration in the mid 18th century. Amazingly, they are still very much on trend right now. The clean shape against a contrasting background is visually strong while remaining elegant and classic. The family pet silhouettes below are charming. One thing I enjoy doing in my work is exploring ways …
The holidays are coming up fast, and I am always in need of a "little something" type of gift to give to a teacher or a friend from a playgroup. Here is a super-quick and easy craft that you can make for a few dollars—$5 or less to be exact! It would even make a …