Pineapple Applique Totes

Pineapple Applique Totes! We love pineapples! They are so fancy and regal!  First off, I got these fabulous cotton fabric totes from Oriental Trading! They come in all colors.  They are very light weight, but they are a good size. You will also need 2 fat quarters of yellow and green fabric!  You will also need heat transfer fabric interfacing, the sewable kind. I got this from Silhouette, but you can find it at any fabric store.  I used a sheet of paper to draw a pattern. Just fold it in half and cut.  Then cut the top off.  Use the pattern to cut the fabric pieces.  Iron out the wrinkles. Then set the fabric with the wrong side on the rough side of the fabric interfacing.  Then cut the interfacing to fit the shape.  Then iron the fabric to the interfacing, just like you cut it.  Peel off the paper backing from the interfacing.  Place on the fabric tote and iron gently.  Place the c...

Thanksgiving and Watercolor Moroccan Freebies!

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are all giving thanks today! Here's 6 striking Moroccan Watercolor Freebies! Right click to save off FREE for personal use only! :) Use them as printables... Backgrounds for your phone or computer...  Follow me on facebook for the latest crafts, diy and freebies! This post published on Doodlecraft first

Paint-a-Pillow and Giveaway!

Paint-a-Pillow  is a BRAND NEW sister company to Cutting Edge Stencils! You know I have a love for painting stencils on fabric right? ( here and here ) Now they offer the perfect kit for painting custom pillows! Paint a Pillow sent me a pillow kit of my choice and some additional supplies! I picked the Casablanca Stencil ...after nearly an hour of trying to decide!  I loved this Houndstooth one they showcased:  I knew I wanted to use lots of colors on mine too! But went with the Moroccan shapes instead... It arrives perfectly packaged in a kit for about $45! Your choice of soft canvas fabric: white or natural...  Kit Includes: Your stencil of choice... Stenciling frame (pat.pend.) Reusable pillow stencil 17”x17” Cotton pillow cover Pillow insert: linen/down alternative Mini roller and 1/2" stencil brush Paint tray and stirring stick Illustrated instructions Free mini stencil and practice fabric swatch One free fabric paint (additi...