What is an appliqué?

An appliqué is a method of placing one piece of fabric onto another piece of fabric. 

An appliqué can be purely decorative or functional.  (From my perspective a pocket is a type of appliqué, so is a knee patch.)  There are many ways to apply an appliqué, some are quick and EZ, others are difficult and take more time.  Over the next couple weeks I will show my favorite methods of apply appliqués.

Basically an appliqué is a piece of material cut out into a ‘shape’.  (Like the Snowman Applique here.) This ‘shape’ is then fastened to another piece of fabric.  The ‘shape’ can quickly be fastened using the fusible technique, embroidery, using fabric glue, machine sewing, or hand sewing.

An appliqué can consist of one piece of fabric, or many making up a complex picture.  You will find a free appliqué from me each month, so check them out and use the methods I show you to make something fun!

Happy Sewing!

Crystal

Quick and Easy Pillowcases, An easy holiday gift

Quick and Easy Pillowcases. An easy gift that is sure to please all.
The holiday season is almost over, and there is still too little time and too much to do. I always seem to over commit on how much I am going to sew, but every minute I get to spend in my studio is relished and feeds my passion.
I was blessed to have both of my boys home with their girl friends over Christmas. As each year goes by I know that there will be years to come when they won’t get to spend the holidays with me, so I turely value the time I get with them.
I was able to complete one project for each of them and even one for each of their girlfriends. I bought them pillows and made pillowcases for each of them. As with all of my sewing projects a little bit of magic and a lot of Love goes into each one.
Each of the pillowcases followed the same instructions, but was customized. Here is the PDF link for this instructions in case you want to make one or many too in the next couple days.
These are quick and easy. I decorated each one for each recipient so that they match their personality. Click here for Quick and EZ Pillowcases for the free pattern and instructions, download it and make some for yourself and others.
Happy sewing!
Crystal

How to make a Basic Shade

At Last… you can make a custom window covering for less than the price of a cheap shade from the discount store!


As you scan every word of this page you will begin to discover new ways to decorate your windows making Window Art!

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could get rid of your current old window coverings and replace with a Window Art Fabric Shade?

The Window Art™ “How to Make the Basic Shade” is a step by step online class for making this Simple, yet Beautiful Shades.

The Basic Shade can be sewn in less than an hour, is versatile can be made to enhance any room décor, and is easy enough that it can be a first sewing project.

The How to Make a Basic Shade instruction book will show you step by step from measuring the window to admiring your new installed shade.

Here’s just a small list of the resources you’ll have:

  • Step by Step Instructions
  • Hints to customize the Shade
  • Full color picture show exactly how to do each step
  • Full glossary of terms
  • Worksheet to help calculate fabric and save measurements
  • Suggestions and Examples for many rooms
  • Link to the best Shade Hardware I have found on the Market
  • List of the needed supplies as well as suggested sources

Do you have UGLY window coverings? Old or just plain boring? Make a new fun Window Art™ Fabric Window Shade using the “How to Make a Basic Shade” online instruction class.

Are you tired of your window coverings? Do you have Unfinished Projects that include Quilt Tops or Wall hangings that you have no where to put them? Make them into a new Beautiful Window Art™ Basic Shade and Go from UGLY to Beautiful.

I have many windows in my house where the shade or drape stays closed most of the time. Many of these windows are covered with plain store bought basic shades. They cover the window, but are SOO boring. They cover the window, but they just don’t add anything to the room or décor.

This eBook includes a complete list of everything you will need to make the shade and clearly shows you every step of the way. I detail each step from measuring the window, to hanging the shade hardware.

Here are comments from a satisfied customer….

Made it in a couple of hours!  Easy to follow instructions! Plenty of photos to show exactly what needs to be done! I am making several more! I really enjoyed making the Window Art Basic Shade. I made it in a couple of hours! The instructions were easy to follow and there are plenty of photos which show exactly what is to be done!

Bonnie C.

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These window covering are simple to make

Easy to use or change, Look great in any room, and easy to use. Once you’ve made your first shade you’ll want to make one for every room in your house. Or make several for the same window to change whenever your mood changes.

Adaptable – Sheer to Energy Saving.

You can make a shade for summer that is sheer and breezy that lets the summer air in or one for winter that is insulated and keeps the winter weather out.

An easy way to display your latest Fiber Art Projects

Use your art quilts to make Window Art! Easily adapt a wall hanging or a quilt top into a Shade. Or make a shade to display your latest creative project.

Quick to Make

From cut out to hanging up in less than an hour!

Can Sew or Not Sew

Can be made without sewing! simply use fabric glue or iron on fusible.

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Lifetime Guarantee hardware

The hardware that I recommend comes with a life time guarantee.

Fun First Time Sewing Project

This shade makes a great first sewing project. All of the seams are straight, it is quick, and the instructions are step by step.

Versatile

The shade pattern is very versatile. You can make one for each room in the house; just adapt the measurements for the window you are covering.

Fun to Make

Because it is quick and easy it is fun to make. Goes together quickly

Change the Look of a room in 2 hours or Less

Your entire room can have a new outlook from start to finish in less than 2 hours.

Takes less than an hour to sew

Sews up in practically no time at all.

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Creative and versatile Interior Decorating

Everyone will think that you paid an expensive interior decorator to design your shades.

Home Decorating made easy

This shade makes home decorating easy and fun. Change the feel of the room with a new shade for each season.

Need New Window Coverings…Got an Hour.

Don’t go to the department store and get basic boring shades that don’t really fit and are hard to put up. Create a creative shade in an hour.

“I did it…Sew Can you!”

Most everyone can make this shade. I did it…Sew Can you!

Many Different looks

Put up the Hardware Once have many seasons and holidays of looks.

Once you have your hardware installed; make a shade for each season or holiday. Quickly and easily change the change and update the look and feel of the room.

Add a pillow to match and the whole room looks new. (Get the how to make a pillow eBook too!)

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One pattern endless looks

This one eBook can offer many different looks. Elegant to Fanciful!

Darken a room, or just a Sheer to let the sun shine in

Line the shade using a room darkening lining fabric and you’ll never know if the sun is up or down. (Great for night workers who sleep in the day). Or use an unlined sheer to add privacy to the room while letting the light in!

Custom Look for less that 10% of the cost of a similar Option at a Discount Store

The cost of a cheap plastic shade from the Discount store is around 90% more than this shade completed. (Hardware excluded)

Don’t have to know how to sew to make

Even if you’ve never sewn before you can make this shade. I show you step by step how to measure, cut your fabric, sew the shade and hang it up.

Limited Time Price!

All this for only $7.95

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No Experience Necessary, I will show you all the details and how to fix many mistakes that can be made along the way.

Even if you’re an experienced sewer this if a fun project to make, goes together fast, or add embellishments or appliqués to make it a little more challenging. Try some of the appliqués available on my blog.

Discover how to make your own beautiful practical fabric shades. Then watch while your friends and family Pass-out from amazement when you tell them you made them yourself!

And this month and I’ll also include…

“How to Make a Pillow eBook” Make over 5 common varieties of Pillows. Step by step instructions along with measurements and photos.

Valued at $9.95 value

If you are not 100% satisfied you can return our product within 60 days, no questions asked!

Don’t Hesitate Order today and enjoy your Beautiful Shade tonight!

And Happy Sewing!

Crystal

P.S. Now that you’re the end of this ad you’re just minutes away from the feeling of accomplishment at making your own Custom Shades

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