Old World Eggs and Projects

Sunday Stitch with Suz Litzsinger: Old World Eggs

In the upcoming Sunday Stitch 3/20, yep that's March alright - you can learn how to make these beautiful stitched eggs, inspired by Ukrainian Pysanky and lacquer from Kashmir. The color choices can make these full of old world charm or bright spring energy. All from small bits of felt and embroidered motifs, you can add some sequins, beads, or other embellishments for even more detail!

Sunday, March 20th       Class Fee:  $25.00

Noon-2 pm (optional additional hour of stitching from 2-3 pm)

We do have a new stock of wool felts in, some spring colors and of course grape jelly - so there are some new options for eggs if you want to get started filling up your Easter basket.  The pattern is available separately - or you come join us on Sunday!
  

We've been working on a few other project samples - this fun fabric bag combines a charm back and some pre-made handles for a fun finish!  The bag is soft enough to roll up and pack for an extra travel bag or just tote along all the gear to your next retreat!  I was inspired from the tutorials and sample shown on Moda's website - the links are below the photo.  This is the Purebred line from Moda, and includes the great paint by number prints.  We have a few available by the yard, you can choose a great lining for your bag.   

Summer Bag
Free Tutorial at Tilda's World
Also inspired by Moda's Version

And when you need that quick finish - perfect one-size fits all gift?!  A phone charger pocket is just perfect.  The tutorial from Flamingo Toes shows a version that is gussied up with some ribbon and trim - super sweet, see the link below the photo.  I went for a more 'fun'ctional look, featuring martini's and the jail line up...like I said, versatile and useful, no tech skills required.  You may want to compare the project measurements depending on your phone, I took a bit larger seam allowance for my 2nd version.

Easy DIY Phone Charger Holder
Free Tutorial from Flamingo Toes 

And yes, although we won't be skipping over St. Patrick's day entirely - we really do need to get a jump on our Easter decorating.  HOW cute is this combination?  This is a tiny motif size, about 1/2inch - it would be great for gift bags, featured on a table topper or the easy pillowcase.

Bunny Bites by Michael Miller

Flames by Michael Miller

This flame fabric is pretty spectacular - a single border of flames on black.  If you're thinking fab-u-lous cape or more traditional bar-b-que apron, I'm with you.  And of course to round out the empty shelves, we added in some new batiks from Island Batiks - always amazed at the new color combinations and motifs.  

New Batiks