The Mint Needle

      A heart pillow.     There's no need to purchase that adorable, striped heart pillow you spotted at the store. It's so much easier to make than you think.     I started by using some scrapped strips that were too small for my 'big' projects. I arranged them in a pattern.  I also stitched from the center outward.   I folded my fabric in half & pinned. Just like in grade school, I cut the shape of a half heart. You can see that I ended up needing a little more fabric at the edge to make for a rounded corner.     I used fleece for the backing. Stitch the heart's together by reversing the fabric, so that your two outer sides are actually inwards. Leave a five inch opening on the side of the heart. This is where you can reverse it and stuff. Complete your pillow with hand stitching & coordinating thread. The finished pillow measures at 16 1/2 ...

Are you looking for a quick sewing break?  Some of the cutest items we have in our house are the ones we create. I stumbled across these bright white napkins and couldn't help but wonder how cute I can make them look. With fabric scraps & lace remnants available, this was a sure project. It's a fun, great way to use up your material & create your own design. (And it let me slip away to my dearly missed craft room for a couple minutes of sewing!) The best part.... is you get something new for your home. I love this green & white polka dot fabric. I cut my fabric to two inches deep by whatever your towel width is plus two inches. The ends were folded inward & pressed to make for a clean finish. You can fold your ends a couple different ways. I like this way the best. Pin your material thru the center to prevent it from moving. Stitch the two inch side last. By leaving it open, your able to fold your lace under fo...