HINTS & TIPS Threading n’ Needles ~ a repost

MarveLes Art Studios Blogs, Sewing Loves, Tutorial 5 Comments

hello ~i dearly love teaching my students in the bernina “mastery” classes… and because quite a few of my students have asked, i am posting again, just for y’all! i have found that the most overlooked feature of sewing machines, is the lack of knowing the basics! with that being said, here are some of the most common basics that are either …

A Beaded Garland and Blog Love!

MarveLes Art Studios Blogs, Mixing It Up 9 Comments

Ah. Yes!  A Beaded Garland!  And I’m thinking these adorable little garlands are the perfect compliment to the little antique, decorated, beaded and wrapped thread spool ornaments I’ve SEW enjoyed making (and still am!) #32… and counting!  The little antique spool ornaments will go out a bit early as my December BLOG LOVE to:   LYNN G.-Nebraska, DARCEY P.-Canada  JAN B.-Oregon MERRY CHRISTMAS! …

Thread Spools!

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Such a cool idea. Nothing like playing ‘dress-up’ with thread spools! I first saw these charming little darlings shown here, posted by Kelli Nina Perkins.  And so began a journey in patience, for first I had to bid on these adorable little antique spools, which I found on ebay. and when they arrived, the Friday after Thanksgiving, I was very …