How To: Paper Bead Colour Block Necklace

I have so many delicate silver chains sitting in the bottom of my jewellery box, unloved and unworn. I'm not one for dainty jewellery pieces and thought adding some colourful beads to this silver chain would be fun makeover. Paper beads are easy to make and will only cost you pennies, but make quite a fashion statement. Why not make a whole bowl of different coloured beads, then mix and match to add a fun twist to any outfit. The kids will have fun playing threading games with these too.
I've made a video showing how to roll the beads...

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How To: Zippered Pillow Cover - the easy way

Last week I had some fun Free Motion Quilting a pretty vintage tea towel (watch the video here). I was very happy with the result, and this week I'll show you how I made it into a zippered cushion cover (pillow if you are in the US).
Inserting zippers are usually quite frustrating for me, so I tend to avoid them where possible, but the technique I'll be showing you today is fool proof.

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Customise your Facebook Business Page

Chances are that if you have a Facebook page for your business you have already noticed it looks quite different now that the 'timeline' design has kicked in.
Love it or hate it it's here to stay.

There are great opportunities to really showcase and re-enforce your brand by choosing some striking images for your cover photo and customising your tabs.
Read on to learn how...

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How To: Free Motion Quilting on a Vintage Tea Towel

I've been experimenting with my free motion quilting foot this week and I wanted to show you how fun it can be to have a little play and add an extra dimension to fabrics that can then be used in other projects. This same technique can be used on bigger projects like quilts.
I've quilted a pretty vintage linen tea towel and made a fun video so you can watch the whole process. If you've always wondered what a 'darning foot' or free motion foot was for, this is the tute for you!
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How To: Pretty Wood Grain Jar Makeover

It's hard not to notice the emerging trend in design circles for all things wood grain, and mason jars are also a popular prop with stylists at the minute. 

Why not combine the two to create a practical and decorative piece that will cost you next to nothing. Use the finished jar as a vase, for craft storage or to make your pantry just a little prettier.

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