Use an upcycled wool sweater to create a hot water bottle cozy - a tutorial from Muse of the Morning

Upcycled Wool Sweater Hot Water Bottle Cozy

Do you love your hot water bottle as much as I love mine? I fill it with almost boiling water and slide it between the sheets on these cold winter nights and then my bed is toasty when I climb in. All night, I keep the water bottle near my feet so that they stay […]

Christmas Pickle Ornament - a free hand sewing pattern from Muse of the Morning

Free Pattern: A Christmas Pickle Ornament

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a free pattern to giveaway. But my kids wanted to try the pickle tradition this year, so I decided to whip one up! Have you heard of this pickle tradition? There is a pickle ornament hidden amongst the ornaments on the Christmas tree, and whoever finds it, […]

I Mustache You To Keep My Cozy Mason Jar Cozy Tutorial from Muse of the Morning - jar cozie, mason jar koozie

Mustache Jar Cozy

Ok, I admit it, I’m just in love with little mustaches on everything! That and googly eyes. This is an idea that I’ve had floating around for a long time. If you don’t love the idea of the mustache applique, feel free to embroider anything you like on this jar cozy! Speaking of cozy – […]

Polka-Dot Candle Holder Tutorial

Polka-Dot Candle Holder Tutorial

I wanted to take a break in the flood of embroidery and hand sewing posts to bring you something crafty that I’ve had in my mind for a while. I love these little glowy candle holders. They’re really easy and make really neat gifts. Wanna know how to make them? Well, let me tell you! […]

Turn Your Embroidered Artwork Into A Wallhanging

Turn Your Embroidered Artwork Into A Wallhanging

Once you work so hard on your embroidered designs, you’ll probably want to display it in a lovely manner. This is a great way to display your work- especially if it’s quite large. It really does work for any size though. Here’s what you’ll need: – your design, with plenty of space left around it […]