Category: sewing

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Stitch Home Alabama

I grew up in Alabama and was shocked to see the utter devastation created by the tornadoes a few weeks ago that left more than 200 people dead and thousands without homes. Thankfully my family was not in the path of the tornadoes, but there are still many people who need help, as their lives will be forever changed by the events of that day. I think the news cycle kept moving and left the people of Alabama behind. With a costly clean-up and reconstruction effort that will take years, Alabama still needs help.

So, check out this great fundraiser that they are having on Stumbles & Stitches. For every $10 that you donate to the Salvation Army, you will get a chance to win one of 4 awesome prize packages from some of your favorite people in the sewing community like a $100 gift certificate from The Fat Quarter Shop, patterns from Oliver + S, adorable new fabric from Rashida Coleman-Hale of I Heart Linen, and more patterns, sewing books and fabric. I was happy to donate a copy of my book to the mix. So, get over there and enter to win. The instructions are clear and simple. So help out and win a prize. What could be better?

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May Flower Hair Clips

I know there are lots of flower tutorials out there, but as I was making these for my daughter’s class fundraiser, I felt that I had gotten them down to a science so thought I’d share. This is a great way to use up those precious Liberty scraps. Head over to Alpha Mom for the full tutorial.

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Guest Post: Embroidered Growth Chart

Today’s guest post is from Emily of The Student/Teacher. I came across her blog when she commented on a post and I saw this wonderful felt and fabric memory game that she made for her kids. I asked her if she would do a guest post for The Long Thread, and happily, she agreed! Emily has made this lovely growth chart for her daughter that is sure to become a cherished family heirloom. I know you’ll enjoy this project.

I love this photo of her daughter looking up at how tall she’ll become. It makes me have an “Oh, how quickly they grow” moment. Thanks for sharing this special project, Emily!

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Hello! I’m Emily from The Student/Teacher. I am a writer, crafter, and unschooler living near Washington, D.C. with my husband and our two young daughters. My blog is a journal of love and learning, a place to celebrate childhood and creativity. I use it as a space to discuss alternative education and to share the exciting crafts, projects, and activities that fill our busy days. As far as crafting goes, I am mainly a sewist. Quilts are my current favorite thing to make, but I love sewing clothes, accessories, and home decor, too. (You can read more about me and my blog on my About page.)

I am thrilled to share my tutorial for an Embroidered Growth Chart here on The Long Thread. This project is simply a long, narrow wall quilt designed to be a stylized version of a traditional children’s growth chart. Each patchwork square in the left-hand column of the quilt is one inch long, so these colorful bits serve as pretty stand-ins for numbers. Additionally, the horizontal rows of machine-stitched quilting that cascade down the quilt’s length serve as built-in straightedges; as your child grows, you will embroider his or her ever-changing height measurements along these lines, effectively capturing special moments in time for your family. Click here for the full tutorial!

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A Sneak Peek into 1,2,3 Sew

Bibs and blankets and burp cloths, oh my! You can learn to sew all of these things in my new book, 1,2,3 Sew. Since we’re talking about handmade baby items all week, I thought I might go ahead and give you this sneak peek.

In the baby chapter, the projects all feature hand embroidery so in addition to learning how to sew these baby staples, you can also learn some embroidery tricks or add your own embellishments to personalize baby gifts. You’ll sew the simple sampler burp cloths first, then move on to the baby blanket with blanket stitched edging and finally the sunshine baby bib which features a variety of embroidery stitches. So get stitching!

If you pre-order my book, you may even receive it in the mail before the end of the month! So get ready for those baby projects.

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Sewing for Baby Tutorial Round-Up

Here’s a quick round-up of sewing projects for baby.

Pictured above:

Contoured Burp Cloths from Cloud 9 Fabrics.

Cheerful Quilted Playmat from The Purl Bee.

Ruffled Sun Bonnet from Merriment Design.

Kimono Shoes from Homespun Threads.

Baby Apron from Craftiness is Not Optional.

Baby Tights from Made by Rae.

Faux Chenille Blanket from MADE.

Rainbow Sunshine Plushie from Chez Beeper Bebe.

Crib Sheet Tutorial from Prudent Baby.

And more…

Baby Bib from Creation Corner.

Diaper Bag from A Mingled Yarn.

Cupcake Onesie from Houseful of Handmade.

Baby Changing Station from Kojo Designs.

Burp Cloths with Loop from Merriment Design.

Personalized Baby Quilts from Moda Bakeshop.

Necklace Onesie from Brown Sugar Toast.

Diaper Pouch from Noodlehead.

Ribbon Pacifier Clip from How about Orange.

Growth Chart from Unraveled.

Boys’ Appliqué Tie Onesie from Brassy Apple.

Stuffed Animals from Merriment Design.

Satin Luxe Blanket from Aesthetic Nest.

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