Tuesday 1 March 2011

Pretty heart pin cushions


These pin cushion were made in an evening using recylced curtain lining and bought ribbon and sequins

Quilted cushion with silk painted insert


For instructions on silk painting see my DVD available for £7.99 inc P&P from leisurelearners@gmail.com

The cushion itself was made from pure cotton then quilted using a fancy stitch on the sewing machine.

The landscape was painted then machine embroidered. and inserted into the cushion

Decorated felt hat


Use a charity hat to obtain a cheap pattern.  Then use an all wool jumper and felt up.  Decorated with flowers made from coloured felt squares

Book mark using Tyvec

Knitted scarf with fancy wool

Silk Painted Ties

Ready Guttaed silk ties are available from http://www.rainbowsilks.co.uk/ or get my DVD Silk Painting for Card Makers for the basics leisurelearners@gmail.com

Jewellery made from Fimo

Making jewellery from Fimo is quite easy and rewarding.  Make cones by putting the Fimo through a pasta maker and then alternating light with dark to make patterned beads.