Back Stitch Tutorial Video

With the assistance of YouTube, I taught myself how to embroidery a little less than a year ago. I wanted to share some of the videos that I found to be most helpful during my learning process. Today's lesson....the back stitch. This stitch is a very clean and precise stitch that I like to use for outlining and for letters. 

Happy Stitching!

DIY Recycled Computer Desk

I've been looking for a solution for a computer desk for the longest time. I was looking for something simple, narrow in depth but long in width, and cheap. I picked up the folding closet door below for $5.00 at Habitat Restore.

I applied two coats of paint on one panel after disconnecting the doors.

My favorite handyman attached three sturdy brackets to the studs.

And I now have the desk that I've always wanted. Including the cost of the brackets and paint, the project totaled just under $30.00.

I came across this tutorial from Polish the Stars via Pinterest, giving directions for printing on fabric. I haven't tried this out yet but it's on my list of projects for the summer. Let me know if you try this out!