Thursday, January 16, 2014

Lots of new!

Oh my goodness!  We have lots of new fabrics and things coming in daily..., so stayed tuned!
Nadine

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Once Upon Your Table

Our incredibly talented Dana has started a new monthly project!  Last year, she did her paper pieced pincushions and this year she is doing a monthly tabletopper.  I apologize I didn't get this out sooner, cause we are out of the January kit but will be showing March in a week or so. This is the February one, darling I know!  We have a limited supply of kits so hurry in and get yours!
Nadine



Monday, January 13, 2014

Winter Wreath




I had no intention of making this wreath but...,  one of the girls (Lisa) at the shop is always making the cutest stuff!!!!  We always want to make what she has made.    I used the extra large Clover Pom Pom maker but if you don't have access to that use a piece of cardboard and wrap them the old fashioned way.  This is super easy to do!!  This is what you need to make it:
16 inch straw wreath
7-8 skeins of fat fiber yarn
Glue gun
Floral pins
Clover extra large Pom Pom maker
I used 7 skeins of yarn and my wreath has about 38 white Pom poms. It is better to use a chunky fiber yarn. The Clover yo yo maker has easy to follow directions.  If you are using a piece of cardboard just make sure you are consistent with the size. Start by opening Yo Yo maker both ends and begin wrapping yarn around leaving a small tail
Clover Extra Large Yo Yo maker




Open both sides




Wrap yarn leaving a small tail

Wrap yarn so it's pretty thick, and covers the blue, drag the yarn across and repeat on other side.
After you have wrapped both sides, close both sides.  With a sharp pair of scissors cut the wrapped yarn. Do not open it up yet!!
Wrapping both sides nice and tight






Close the yo yo maker





Using a sharp pair of scissors cut both sides. Do not open it yet!





Now before opening up again, tie and knot a strand of yarn, make sure and pull this nice and tight so you have a tight Pom Pom.  Open up the arms of the maker and fluff up and give it a haircut trimming off any long pieces.















Once you have made all your pom pom's start gluing and pinning on to your wreath until the entire thing is covered.  Fluff and trim it up.  You could add a ribbon or embellish it.  You know have a knock off of the Anthropologie  yarn pom pom wreath.
Enjoy!
Nadine



Saturday, January 4, 2014

Sewing Cabinet Makeover

So it's an indoor sew-y, crafty, kind of day here in Utah.  I have had this old Singer sewing cabinet forever, and have been meaning to re-do it for some time now.  It seems like every time I re-paint something it's aqua,  I was going to paint it a funky color but it looks like aqua is going to win.  I'll post pics of the completed project soon!
Enjoy!
Nadine

Friday, January 3, 2014

Pinterest inspired class

Come join us next Thursday January 9th from 6:30-9:00 to make this cute Winter garland.  Cost is $12.00 and includes all supplies.  Call the shop to reserve your spot today.  (801) 495-4290  This is the first in our Pinterest inspired classes we will be offering this year!