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Free Photo Tutorial - Tissue Pockets (All-in-the-Hoop) at astitchahalf.net

How To: Make a Tissue Pocket All-in-the-Hoop

by Annemarie le Roux July 03, 2019

In this tutorial we show you how to complete this All-in-the-hoop Tissue Pocket, step by step.

This Project Consists of 4 Sections:

Barstool Covers by Deb using Reiko Blocks

by Annemarie le Roux May 21, 2019 1 Comment

I needed new barstool covers. I designed my own and used Reiko blocks! My friends love them! Deb

HOW TO MAKE: The ROUND Cross Body Bag at astitchahalf.net

How To: The ROUND Cross Body Bag

by Annemarie le Roux April 24, 2019 1 Comment

A different shape like this CIRCLE make such a difference to an ordinary Cross Body Bag. Try this Fun Project with us!

You Need:
1 x Embroidery Design (cut 1" seam allowance, all around after embroidery is done)
3 x Contrast Fabric (match the size of your stitched Embroidery Design + 1" )
1 x Batting match the size to the embroidery design (for embroidery)
1 x Batting match the size to the embroidery design (for the back of the bag)
49" (124cm) Webbing

HOW TO MAKE: a Beautiful Fabric Tissue Box Cover with Pretty Peony Embroidery Designs at astitchahalf.net

How To: Make a Tissue Box Cover with Lining

by Annemarie le Roux April 12, 2019 9 Comments

How to make a Beautiful Fabric Tissue Box Cover with Pretty Peony Embroidery Designs.

Sloth Mug Rugs by our Friend Sunny

by Annemarie le Roux March 24, 2019 2 Comments

Sloth Mug Rugs stitched by our friend Sunny!

How To: Make an Adjustable Fabric Book Cover

by Annemarie le Roux March 21, 2019 2 Comments

Have you wished for a Book Cover that can be Adjustable?

How about a Book cover with a front pocket to store your supplies?
Well, with this Fabric cover you can have both!
Enjoy making this fun project!

Cute Cupcake Applique Tutorial is the ideal Beginners project to start your journey in Applique. at astitchahalf.net

How To: Do Basic Applique on your Embroidery Machine

by Annemarie le Roux March 18, 2019 2 Comments

Cute Cupcake Applique Tutorial is the ideal Beginners project to start your journey in Applique. So if you have never done it before, this is your chance.

Ichika Japanese Quilt Blocks and Tote Bag

Ichika Japanese Quilt Blocks Project by Chris Smith

by Annemarie le Roux March 09, 2019 1 Comment

"My quilt using the first Sashiko Block pattern, I love it!"

Chris used

Ichika Japanese Quilt Blocks and Tote Bag

How To: Make a Cross Body Bag

by Annemarie le Roux March 04, 2019 4 Comments

You Need:

1 x stitch out (cut 9" square after embroidery is done)
3 x piece of contrast fabric (all cut 9" square)
1 x piece of batting (8" square)
1 x piece of batting (9" square)
Webbing (strap) approx 49"/124cm (we made our own webbing using the same contrast fabric)...

How To: Make a Quilted Book Cover

by Annemarie le Roux March 01, 2019 4 Comments

How to make a Book Cover from Fabric: You can decide to embroider only the front OR front and back of your Book Cover. We chose 2 different Designs from our FEATHER FOUNTAIN QUILT Collection. For an A5 Book you need Fabric measuring approx: 18″ (46cm) width x 9.5″ (24cm) height.

HOW TO MAKE: a Reading Pillow at astitchahalf.net

How to: Make a Reading Pillow by Annemarie

by Annemarie le Roux February 20, 2019 10 Comments

This Reading Pillow has a Pocket in Front to keep a Book in. Also a Handle to carry it around and we used a soft Fleece Fabric for the back which makes this a comfy and fun Pillow.