A freebie for all those Nutcracker Fans!

A freebie for all those Nutcracker Fans!

So of course my brain has been in nutcracker mode, and I just had to design this cute Nutcracker doll FMA to share with all of you.  He is the perfect embellishment to a T-shirt, pants leg, or pillow to decorate your home.  Have an adult friend who loves nutcrackers, try framing your finished design to hang on the wall - how cute would he be framed by a wooden embroidery hoop!?!?!?? 

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Let's learn Free Motion Applique! Tips and Tricks of the Trade

Let's learn Free Motion Applique! Tips and Tricks of the Trade

So we decided it was high time to give you more tips, tricks, and resources for where to fulfill all your dreams and desires in creating your own FMA amazing-ness!  Here is Nicole to give you the low down....

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Happy Columbus Day - Here's a Freebie

Happy Columbus Day - Here's a Freebie

It is a holiday and we like giving gifts, so here is a small gift for you today!!!  Not 1, but 2 Free Motion Applique patterns are yours FREE from Winter Wear Designs.

Introducing the Monster Mash, two fun Halloween FMA patterns just in time to dress up your kid's wardrobe or trick or treat bags.   

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Back to School in Style: Free Motion Applique

Back to School in Style: Free Motion Applique

Today we are looking at an embellishment that is taking the sewing world by storm - Free Motion applique, or FMA, gives your creative outlet a new lease on life as you essentially get to 'sketch' on fabric with your sewing machine.  This is fun and free form, and has few rules; so you really get to create in your style to end up with unique garments for your children's clothing and your own!

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