Here we are at the end of February! It has definitely been a month full of inspiration. In January Eileen Hull had her Sizzix Classics Die Release and the designers continued creating more “A Stitch in Time” sewing themed projects for February. The team shared their projects which included slow stitching and machine stitching but were also based around the sewing/stitching theme.

Sue Eldred created a sleek and chic jewelry box using the Cantilever Sewing Box Die. Such a great idea! This is a great gift idea (include some jewelry too!) Find more details in Sue’s blog post.

Designer Sarah Lizzie made a beautiful floral spring card incorporating the Embroidery Hoop Die. Who wouldn’t love to receive such a cheerful card? Great job Sarah Lizzie! See more on her blog.

Sharing another Embroidery Hoop Die project is Jenny Marples. Check out this lovely “no sew” make! Jenny promises it is easy to accomplish and she shows you how in her blog post. It’s perfect for using your stash of notions and felt. Love it Jenny!

Bonus projects to share with you:

Tonya Trantham shared this lovely Valentine’s Day themed junk journal. You will not want to miss all the photos of the inside pages on her blog. She used several of Eileen’s various Sizzix Thinlits Die Sets to create all the elements. Check it out here!

Jenny Marples made this wonderful mini mixed media journal using the Needle Book Die and lots of PaperArtsy products. Jenny incorporates so many fun textures inside the journal (including stitching!) Don’t miss checking out all the details in this blog post.

Here’s the “A Stitch in Time” project round up video:

Don’t miss the Chapter 2 Release Party this Friday, March 1st!!

The Release Party will be held on Friday, March 1 at noon Eastern on Eileen’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels.

Get connected with Eileen:

Now on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8000 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 2/27 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to use vintage embroidered linens to make journal covers. Watch the replay here.

Eileen Hull’s newest collection is a Sizzix Classics Die release! You asked for these favorites to come back and Sizzix listened. Eileen’s Teams have been hard at work creating with these old favorites and have quite a lineup of inspiration for you. (If you missed last week’s live Release Party, WATCH the replay HERE!)

Here is what Eileen has to say about her new collection:

You asked for it – we did it! The Classic Cantilever Sewing Box, Embroidery Hoop and Needle Book dies have been brought back because you asked. These dies all relate to stitching but of course may also be used in other ways. They are all Bigz dies which are so versatile because of the number of materials that may be cut with them.

I have fond memories of my Mom’s wooden sewing box and designed this Cantilever Sewing Box to replicate that. It’s great for storing sewing supplies like needles, thread, buttons, floss and pins- but it also works for hair bands and clips, small storage items, jewelry, desk organization and small treats. Use the drawers separately to organize your desk drawers or create a shadowbox – so many ways to use! Finished size is 3 1/2” x 6 1/4” x 2 1/4”.

The Embroidery Hoop measures 4” and is designed to be cut from thick material such as matboard or chipboard. You can actually tuck thin fabrics in the hoop and stitch on them. Or you can die cut from paper and use the hoop on card fronts. Use the pieces separately or all together.

The Needle Book is also a ScoreBoard die and features a pretty scalloped edge to the book. It measures 3 1/2” x 2 1/4″ x 1/2″ and is perfect for storing your stitching needles and pins – works great when made from felt! But it can also be made from matboard, chipboard, leather or fabric – one of the benefits of the Bigz dies.

The new dies:

Let’s see what project tutorials we have this week…

Jennie Atkinson has a tutorial video on her blog to show you the details of her lovely shabby chic makes. See how she used a single section from the Cantilever Sewing Box Die to make a mini sewing box.

Designer Maggi Harding has a very clear step by step tutorial on her blog for assembling the Cantilever Sewing Box. You will find it very helpful I think! Be sure to pay her blog a visit to see.

Join us next week for more project tutorials!

If you missed the Release Party Blog Hop, you can find it here.

Get connected with Eileen:

Now on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8000 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 1/9 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen uses vintage linens in her repurposed embroidery hoop project. Watch the replay here.