Learning how to properly wind a bobbin is essential to having good sewing results. Follow these tips on how to wind a bobbin. Did you know there’s a “right way” to wind your sewing machine bobbin with thread? It’s such a simple thing that makes a big difference to your stitches. And will save you …
Learn how to machine embroider on stretched canvas to make reverse canvas wall art. Reverse canvas is a great way to display your machine embroidery designs. I told you a few weeks ago that I’m really enjoying actually getting to use and play around with my embroidery machine. I’ve been embroidering on different materials and …
Embroidery machines are amazing machines! Here are the key things to consider when buying an embroidery machine for home use. If you’ve been thinking about buying an embroidery machine but not sure where to start, let me help you figure out exactly what to consider. What to Consider When Buying an Embroidery Machine Embroidery machines …
Where to find Embroidery Machine Designs for Greeting Cards. You can create beautiful greeting cards with your embroidery machine! So, I recently shared How to Create Machine Embroidered Greeting Cards using watercolor paper and your embroidery machine. Since then, I’ve embroidered all sorts of greeting cards – Christmas cards, Valentine’s Day cards, birthday cards, and …
Fabric covered terra cotta flower pots add the perfect personal touch. You can easily make fabric covered terra cotta flower pots when you follow these tips. I love using terra cotta flower pots. I use them in craft projects, like these terra cotta pot luminaries, and I love painting them, like I did here. So, …
Learn how to embroider on a cotton clothesline rope basket or bowl to create unique embroidered baskets or bowls. So, last week I shared with you how to sew a cotton clothesline rope basket using your sewing machine, cotton clothesline rope, and the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine. This week, I thought we’d build …
Use cotton clothesline rope to sew a Cotton Clothesline Rope Basket. All you need is cotton clothesline, thread, and your sewing machine! Clothesline baskets or bowls have been around for a while. And, for some reason, I stayed away from them. I think I was afraid my sewing machine just wouldn’t be able to handle …
My favorite Dollar Tree finds January 2022. You can find all sorts of useful items at Dollar Tree to help you DIY! Honestly, you really never know exactly what you might find at your local Dollar Tree. I went in looking for decorative napkins and wooden trays. But, came out with all sorts of other …
Learn how to make beautiful machine embroidered greeting cards using watercolor paper and your embroidery machine. This past year for Christmas I discovered that I could make Christmas cards using my Brother PE 770 embroidery machine and watercolor paper. To say I was really pleased with the results, is an understatement. So, let me share …
Create beautiful decorative bar soap when you learn how to Mod Podge Bar Soap with paper napkins in this easy decoupage tutorial! Today, I’m sharing this easy and fun tutorial on how to Mod Podge bar soap over on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry. In case you don’t know, each month I have the …
Explore the most popular sewing, crochet, printable, recipe, and DIY blog posts for crafting a handmade home from The Birch Cottage in 2021. As we usher in another New Year, I always enjoy taking a look back at the past year at the most popular blog posts on The Birch Cottage blog. So, grab yourself …
Learn how to sew a casserole dish cozy or hot pad or koozie for any size dish. Below you’ll find a link to a casserole dish cozy pattern for both a 9×13 and 8-1/2×8-1/2 casserole dish cozy. Ever since we started using our Reversible Microwave Safe Bowl Cozies, I’ve wanted to make a cozy for …