Here's a Tip

 You know those crochet boot slippers I made,

well  here is a little tip.

When I finish with the pattern, I like to add an

inside cushion.

And outside I like to reinforce the sole.

Now, I used shoe cushion inserts from

a pair of work out shoes I no longer wear,

but you can use any shoe insert you like.

I like how it gives the slipper extra cushion

and makes the sole more shaped.

I also use that same insert to cut out pieces of 

thick felt to make a bottom sole.

This will protect the bottom of my slippers and

make them last a bit longer.

 I simply trace the insert onto the felt and cut out, 

then blanket stitch onto the bottom of my slippers.

When those soles wear out, I will  make new ones 

to replace them, easy peasy!

Hope you like this tip,

bye for now!

Repurposed Bookmark Cover

I have this bookmark with cover

that I've had for awhile.

The artwork doesn't really suit me anymore,

so I came up with a way to repurpose it.

Below is the original artwork.

 

I sorted through some of my vintage wrapping paper,

but you could use scrapbook paper or even fabric.

 

Then I used the old bookmark for a guide

and cut out from two different papers.

 

Since I had two sides to show I picked two different papers,

but they could've been the same.

 

Then I added a yarn tassel,

here is an easy way to pull the yarn through

using a crochet hook.

 

 

 So there you have it, 

a nice new bookmark that I can change up

any time I feel like it!

Bye for now!

Tip of the Week

 Here's a little tip for storing patterns.

I found that once I took a pattern out of the envelope,

it was a pain to get back in.

So I simply slid the pattern pieces and envelope

into a freezer size baggie.

It works perfectly!

 Now if I have any altered pieces,

I can keep those with the original pattern.

And of course it keeps them dry and clean.

Hope you like this idea!

Bye for now!