“Lady Slipper” Napkin Folding Tutorial

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Lady Slipper Napkin Folding Tutorial - BlossomsAndPosies.com

It’s springtime! All over the Northern Hemisphere, people are enjoying the fresh air, finally warming after a long, cold, winter. And when you get outside in the fresh air, you’re bound to find something new! From bird’s nests, to daisies, nature has it all. Tell us in the comments what new animal or leaf or flower you most recently discovered. Speaking of flowers, we learned a pretty way to fold a napkin into a flower shape, and we’d love for you to learn, too. Isn’t spring fun? I think so! – Abbie Supplies a square napkin (the stiffer the better) […] Read more »

Basic Hand Sewing: Back Stitch Seam

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The back stitch is commonly used for securing two pieces of fabric together. It is a strong stitch. I use it for inside seams where it can’t be seen. I like to double my thread when I do a back stitch, but you don’t have to.  – Abbie How to Sew a Back Stitch Materials: fabric needle thread 1. Thread your needle, then tie a knot in the thread. Make sure that your pieces of fabric are aligned; you can pin them if necessary. Push the needle up through the fabric from the bottom and pull the thread through. 2. […] Read more »

Utensil Pocket Napkin-Folding Tutorial

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  I like to fold napkins this way because it makes a napkin not just something to wipe your hands with. It adds a little festive touch. Plus it’s fun to do! Instructions for making a Utensil Pocket Napkin Materials one square napkin fork, spoon and knife 1     Begin with the napkin folded in half, right side to right side, with the fold away from you. 2     Fold the top of the front side down about an inch. 3     Refold another inch down. 4     Picking the napkin up along the center, fold it in half to form a square. The […] Read more »