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How to Blackwash Your Brick Fireplace

Before and After Blackwashed Fireplace

A few months ago, I posted about how to whitewash your fireplace. The whole time that I was working on that project, I was thinking to myself: Gee, I wonder if “blackwashing” is a thing?! After much searching (and Pinteresting) without finding much, I decided to figure it out myself! Let me tell you, despite the adrenaline rush I got while working on this project (potentially undoing my work by scrubbing down my giant fireplace with acid is not on my list of things to do), it was 100% worth it! I’m tickled with the results and so glad that I took the risk! Here’s a tutorial for you on how to “blackwash” your fireplace or other brick. (Continue reading…)

A Legacy Worth Leaving

I counted the pews leading up to ours, like I did every Sunday. It wasn’t Sunday, and there was nothing familiar about the sanctuary today. This church held so many memories for my life; dragging a bag full of coloring books and projects to work on during the sermon, racing with all my might to show everyone the date that parents wrote in my Bible on the day that I was saved, inching closer to my Mom so I could hear her sing. So many vivid, velvet memories, but not today. Today felt like burlap, my skin raw from tears. Today was stale, today was confusing, today was different. (Continue reading…)

A Tie Rack Tutorial

How to Make a Tie Rack

Father’s Day is almost here! Regardless of what you make or get for this Father’s Day, make sure to thank your dad. I’ve often noticed that Mother’s Day honors our mothers, and they deserve it. But often, Father’s Day is a call for dads to do, be, and get better. But I say, every other day of the year, our parents (mothers and fathers) strive to be the best they can be. Let’s take this Father’s Day to honor our dads for being the irreplaceable man in our lives. For every sacrifice he’s made, for every night shift, overtime, and sleepless night spent awake for my sake. To have a father is one of the best things in life—make sure that he knows that. (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds-online only

Today I am pleased to present to you my newest baby quilt pattern: Head in the Clouds! This quilt featuring hot air balloons of all sizes and flowing banners is sure to let your little one’s imagination soar!

I had some really fantastic pattern testers on this round, and I’m so excited to show you their take on this fun pattern. Many of the pictures you’ll see below are their creations, so be sure to click on the images and see their other work! Thank you to all my pattern testers—you were so thorough and so much fun to work with! You did a fabulous job and I hope you enjoyed making this quilt as much as I enjoyed seeing your creations.  (Continue reading…)

How To Sew Your First Quilt Block

Today I thought it might be nice to start from the begining. This one goes out to you who are brand-new to the quilting world. You’ve got a pile of fabric and a pattern that you’re dying to get started on, but are a little afraid to make the first cut. Never fear! I’ll show you everything you need to know and how to get started on your very first quilt. (Continue reading…)

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