This year was a big UFO (Unfinished Objects) year for me. It’s something that I find a lot of quilters struggle with…probably because fabric is so addictive!
In 2019, I went on a UFO attack (read about it here), and I think it was the start of something really really good for me!
It’s time to share another one of my favorite little Tidbits! I love these short and sweet tips and tricks for your sewing life. Today I want to share how I store my current projects and UFOs.
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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…)
August is here—and I’m already ashamed that I haven’t yet started a Christmas Quilt, or my nephew’s quilt for his birthday (in October!). Somehow, these big events that come around every year surprise us. We then find ourselves up until all hours of the night sewing, ripping out, and mumbling a few select words. Then off to the longarmers to beg a rush job on this particular project! I always think that I’m going to be right on schedule with my projects, but then life gets in the way—every time! Today I’d like to share a few tips with you on when to start quilting and sewing projects so that you meet your deadlines! (Continue reading…)
Labeling your cut blocks is so incredibly helpful and can often speed up the whole piecing process. It seems like such a small thing to do, but I often forget to do it, or am so excited to get sewing that I just skip it (and always regret it later)! Today I want to give you a short and sweet tip and give you a chance to share some of your own tips for making the whole quilting process go just a little bit smoother and faster! (Continue reading…)
After Christmas, all hope was lost. All the peace on earth came to a screeching halt when you got to my kitchen. My new bread maker sat in the middle of the counter, my tea drawer was bursting at the seams, spices were falling out of the spice cabinet—I’ve been putting off reorganizing the kitchen for a while, but there was no putting it off now. Reorganizing takes a lot of time and effort, but with these few tips and tricks, it’s totally worth it. Your kitchen will feel like new and cooking might not continue to be the bane of your existence—well, that part might still be true. (Continue reading…)
We all have that one weird thing in our home: a doorbell speaker that belongs in Victorian England, built ins, intercom systems…old houses have weird stuff character! My nightmare: the telephone box. Today, we are going to take the stance of, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” I have found that by working with your home’s character, you preserve what makes it so special and create something one of a kind!
January is a month of new beginnings! Home organization is one of the best ways to get off on the right foot, and I’m here to help. If you’ve been following me, you’ll remember that a clean home = a happy brain! So do yourself a favor and de-clutter your life. Here are some products that have helped me like you can’t imagine!
It’s that time of year again! You know, when you realize that your office has gotten completely out of control! We realized it when my husband, Steven, had his books thrown across the entire house. So we took an evening and organized bookshelves, here are 4 tips to help you fit all of those books on those bookshelves.
“Mom, I’m just calling to let you know that I didn’t have to work today!” Mom replied with a squeal of delight, knowing what this meant: time for a clean sweep before our big trip. My mom and I share an (likely unhealthy) obsession about making beds every day and getting the house clean before going away…we’re convinced that it’s good for us.
