Archive for December, 2018

Tis the season for looking back over the year and taking a good hard look at what I’ve done. I think it’s fun to take a look at all the statistics for the year and see what posts have been the most popular for 2018. I’m always surprised to see old posts resurface and I’m excited to see that my blog is a helpful tool for crafters, sewists, and quilters! (Continue reading…)

It doesn’t take long once you know me until you realize that I really like getting organized.

I’m not the best at staying organized, but I really love to have a place for everything and everything in it’s place.

This year I was about to order the same old same old 2019 planner, when a friend of mine showed me her Quilter’s Planner. Sure, I had heard about it before, but didn’t really think much of it. I assumed it was some traditional old-school planner. Boy, was I wrong! (Continue reading…)

DIY Christmas Garland

We recently got a ***brand new*** Hobby Lobby nearby.

My sister and I used to drive at least 45 minutes with 3 littles in the back seat to get there.

Now we just stroll right on over whenever we get the chance…let’s just say it’s a game changer.

So, as I was strolling through my friendly neighborhood Hobby Lobby, I noticed the overwhelming amount of Christmas decorations made of PomPoms…I’m talking ornaments, trees, garlands, pillows…you name it!

But the prices were OUTRAGEOUS. So, I carted myself and my little crafty baby over to the kids section and started throwing PomPoms in my cart. (Continue reading…)

Winter themed placemat

Isn’t it just the best when there’s a pattern that you can use in more than one way!?

I discovered the beauty of this with my Squared Fashion Wrap, originally created for the chilly winter months. I then realized with a different fabric, it’s perfect for a beach cover up!

…but enough about that, it’s chilly for now, so let’s focus on the bitter cold blast that’s coming our way. (Continue reading…)

How to make a quilt label video tutorial

Today is a special day.

Yes, yes, it’s just another tutorial…

but it’s not just another tutorial, because today I’m releasing my very first video tutorial.

That’s right—I’ve finally realized that it is 2018 and that video is the way to go. I think you’re really going to enjoy these videos too! I love being able to interact with you like you’re in the studio sewing with me. I’m excited to see what you guys think and get started on more video tutorial projects! (Continue reading…)