Hello sweet friends, I hope you have had a happy week. I have been in deep spring cleaning mode here at Storybook Cottage. One find that I found in the back of a closet received a makeover that I think you will enjoy. Here is how to Create A Vintage Inspired Sew-Tidy. A Bit Of History The folding organizers were first made in heavy pressed cardboard and later in wood in the 1920s and 30s. The patented Mission Style design was manufactured by The Edmilton Corporation in Milwaukee, ... View the Post
Singing Valentine Costume and Video
Happy Valentine's Day sweet friends! My heartfelt wish is that you are spending the day surrounded in LOVE. Whether it be with a good gal pal, a canine companion... or just you yourself indulging in your own love language. Love comes in so many forms, not just what consumerism presents it as. May this Singing Valentine Costume and Video makes you smile. Simplicity 2040 A few weeks ago I asked in a post Which Valentine's Dress Should I Sew? Through comments and a poll on Instagram the ... View the Post
Patchwork Sewing Machine Cover And Mat
Happy Friday sweet friends. We have been experiencing a major ice storm all week long. But this Patchwork Sewing Machine Cover And Mat is oh so cozy! Patchwork Sewing Machine Cover And Mat This is the second project in the #APATCHWORKPROJECT series. It shares ideas on how to use up fabric scraps. You can view the first project, a teapot cozy, HERE. Simplicity 8532 For this project I used Simplicity 8532, view A. It was a fantastic pattern, perfect for a beginner. I ... View the Post
Romantic Antique Valentine Tiered Tray
Hello sweet friends. This last day of January is so cold. We are in the midst of a major ice storm this week and I am happy to not venture out. I've been puttering around the house creating some pretty vignettes. Today I am sharing a Romantic Antique Valentine Tiered Tray. I LOVE tiered trays! They are such a fun opportunity to showcase collections or seasonal decor. I made my own tiered tray from two metal baskets a few years ago. This collection of spring décor was fun to create ... View the Post
Make A Teapot Cozy From Scraps
Hello sweet friends, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful week. I am still on a mission to try and use up all of my extra fabric. This is the second tutorial in A Patchwork Project series. You can see the first project HERE. Today I will be sharing how to Make A Teapot Cozy From Scraps. A teapot cozy helps to keep your tea warm. It also adds a bit of extra charm to your table. Create A Pattern You will first need to measure your teapot. Use a measuring tape around the widest ... View the Post
A Patchwork Project
Hello sweet friends, I hope you have been having a wonderful week! Over on my fashion Instagram account last week I announced A Patchwork Project. A Patchwork Project Like any good sewist if you sew long enough you develop quite a stash of fabric scraps. I regularly donate my scraps to our local senior center quilting group. But there are some scraps that I just can't seam to part with. The problem is they are now taking up a large section of space in my sewing room. I have ... View the Post
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