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Vintage Patchwork Jeans- Sewing Tutorial
Hey everyone! This is Cheri from Tinkerellen. If you follow me on Instagram you know really well how much I enjoy thrifting AND customizing almost everything I own. It’s such a great and inexpensive way to create a completely custom wardrobe, as I’m about to show you, using some vintage linens, quilting cotton and a pair of second-hand jeans. Let’s get started with some Clover supplies and any vintage items you’d like to reuse. I’ve found myself some quilt scraps along with old handiwork linens to incorporate. Several items…
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Embroidered Ornament- DIY
Hey there, it’s Cheri from Tinkerellen and Tinkinstitches here to show you how to create an easy embroidered tree ornament to impress your friends this Christmas. These make great gifts for teachers, helpers, friends and even mailpersons. In fact, I may make one for our mail lady this week! The most fun part about this project is picking out a holiday fabric you love. I found this great Santa-themed green fabric from a local big box craft shop, but there are loads of fabrics you could pick up online or…
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Embroidery to Wear Anywhere- Tutorial
Hey Guys, it’s Cheri from the Tinkinstitches and Tinkerellen world of embroidery. Have you seen all the embroidered clothing trends? I sure have, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been busy reworking almost everything in my wardrobe. Maybe you don’t know where to start? Well, the most fun thing to embroider is a jean jacket. I’m pretty sure we all have one or two hanging around in our closets, and the great thing about a sturdy fabric like denim is that you needn’t stress over a…
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Hello Spring and hello embroidery stitches!
Hey again! Cheri from Tinkinstitches/tinkerellen here with some visual tutorials on embroidery stitches. I personally think absolutely anyone can learn these stitches! I’m giving you guys everything you’ll need to complete this pattern for some spring inspiration. Here’s what you need to make this design as you see it: Pattern: hellospring Quality cotton fabric 6″ square Water soluble marker 5″ embroidery hoop Scissors Embroidery needle DMC embroidery floss: peach #748 yellow #725 light green #3013 dark green #580 light pink #3713 First, you’ll need to print your pattern. Trace your…
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I’ve Been Framed – Embroidery Tutorial
Hey everyone! Cheri here from Tinkerellen (Instagram)/Tinkinstitches (Etsy) embroidery land. I’m here today to share with you a simple hack for displaying your handmade art. Whether you’ve quilted a mini patchwork block, cross stitched a whimsical holiday scene or embroidered a heartfelt saying, I have a classic way to show them all off. Ta Da! Yes, I know, simple, right? It is, and it’s going to look great. First thing you need is to either measure the piece you already have and shop for a frame OR you can go…
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Beautiful Boo
Hi everyone! It’s Cheri with Tinkinstitches, embracing the season of wood fires, orange leaves and all things pumpkin spice (you know you love it). October, itself, brings ghosts and ghouls and candy treats. But if you’re not into the scare and fear, how about a sweet cheery ghost to lighten the mood? With no wicked tricks here, you’ll find a simple project to satisfy your treat or treat goals. So let’s figure out what we need to get started! You’ll find a few Clover tools incredibly helpful in your felt/embroidery…
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An Eternal Summer of Embroidery
Hello again! It’s Cheri from Tinkinstitches etsy designs and Tinkerellen Instagram land. I want to chat about my favorite thing: embroidery. There’s something I love about how well embroidery and summer go together. As soon as warm weather rolls around I pack a few pouches with projects I can bring along to the beach, swim lessons, park dates and even just to sit in the front yard on a quilt and chat with the neighbors. Embroidery is so versatile and portable because you need very little to start. Basically, a…
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Embroidery with Kids
Happy Friday! It’s Cheri here from Tinkinstitches embroidery. I know the art of embroidery has taken hold for a lot of people especially while coping with lockdown measures and wanting to try something new with all our newly found free time. Giving ourselves something to create while having a product in the end that we’re able to be proud of is wonderfully fulfilling. Teaching kids to create with their hands gives them the skillsets for future handcrafts and sustainability while also teaching them amazing lessons in learning new things, working…
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Denim Mending for Beginners
Hey guys, Cheri (Tinkerellen) here from Instagram world. Have you ever been jean shopping? Of course you have. And the success of finding the perfect fitting pair of jeans is like discovering a shimmery unicorn that makes you coffee every morning.
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Embroidery for Beginners
Hello friends! Well, we’re a few weeks into National Craft Month here and I’ve joined forces with Clover to show you a craft near and dear to my heart: embroidery.
