We all have it on our sewing machines...that selection of decorative stitches...some of have a few...others have a billion...but what do you do with them? Well today we put together a short list of 5 fun examples of what can be done with those decorative stitches to help spark your creative juices flowing. ... View the Post
DIY $4 Pool Towel
A $4 Pool Towel Tutorial is what we have to share with you today! I know....it's December 31st...but in our family we spend every New Years Eve at a different hotel swimming, playing board games, setting goals, and eating treats. So, tonight, even though it's freezing outside, we will be making use of these pool towels that I made over the summer. With that said...let's get started! ... View the Post
Pom Pom Embellished Beach Towel
It might be the end of the summer but I just found a tutorial that we made last summer for the Ribbon Retreat but then never shared back here on our own blog! It is simple but oh so cute way to embellish your beach towels. Here it is: ***** Hello! I am LiZ (one of the two Elizabeth's) from over at Simple Simon and Company and today we are happy to be here at The Ribbon Retreat sharing the easiest tutorial ever for summer! Pom pom embellished Beach Towels!!!! Right now we ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue-Beatnik Kids
Today we have Stacy from Beatnik Kids joining us with a Pillowcase Roundup to make for kids in foster care. HEAD HERE to see all the simple ways to make not only a functional but pretty pillowcase. Thank you Stacy for finding these...I really love adding some simple details because it makes the pillowcase so much more personal! ... View the Post
10 Minute Flannel Blanket Tutorial
Snuggly flannel blankets are some of my favorite things to make. Mostly because they can be washed and used again and again and they just get softer and softer and also because they are a fast, simple project! Today I will show you how to make a baby size blanket that measures 40 inches by 40 inches, but you really can make these in any size you would like! ... View the Post
Which Pins Should I Use?
Pins come in a variety of lengths, thicknesses, shapes, and colors so how do you know which pins you should use for which project? Let's walk through a few of your choices: ... View the Post