The Holidays are are pretty much upon us... or at least the beginning of the Holidays anyways! My favorite thing about this time of year? The chance to gather with friends and family, both old and new! Combine my love of gathering, with my love of pillow making... and you've got this fabulous and … [Read more...]
Ombre French Knot Ampersand Hoop Art
Every once in a while I get an idea for some Hoop Art that I think could be cool... and then I get started on it and its AMAZING, but it takes a LOT longer than I anticipated... so I procrastinate on it. THIS IS NOT THAT! :) When I came up with this Ombre French Knot Ampersand Hoop Art, I got … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Needle Minder You Can Make In Minutes!
This DIY needle minder is so simple and such a quick project, you'll be making TONS in just a few minutes--and you'll find it so handy, you'll love 'em! There are few things I find more relaxing and cathartic at the end of the day, than a new hand stitching project. I love designing new Hoop … [Read more...]
DIY Hustle Zipper Hoodie
So I've ranted before about how hard it can be for me to find cute stuff in my tiny little town. A couple of weeks ago I stumbled across some fun colored zipper hoodies ... but they were plain and in need of some spicing up! So I decided to get creative and I the next thing I know, this DIY hustle … [Read more...]
My Best Vintage Sheet Quilt Yet!
I have had a long standing love affair with vintage sheet quilts! Ever since I stumbled across the idea on instagram 5+ ish years ago. I've been an avid vintage sheet collector ever since! I've made a few vintage sheet quilts over the last few years, from baby quilts to lap quilts to full twin size … [Read more...]
DIY Home State Tee
I've mentioned before that living in this small town is the equivalent of shopping pergatory! There's no where to shop but walmart and online! Being a curvy girl my options are even more limited... so when I see something I like, I put on my DIY hat and make it happen! Such is the case with this DIY … [Read more...]
DIY Felt Heart Rainbow Tote
Making this DIY Felt Heart Rainbow Tote has just put a smile on my face this week. So easy and fun, I can't wait to go to the library again! When it comes to bags and totes. I am very much a girly girl. I love rainbows, unicorns and fluffy clouds. :) I've been in need of a new book bag for … [Read more...]
Christmas Sewing Projects
I am SO ready for the Christmas season and all of the goodness that comes with it! I've got oodles and oodles of ideas, projects and crafts I want to work on and create! There is some serious sewing in my future plans and I am hoping to start with these 21 Christmas Sewing Projects! Ready to … [Read more...]
Quilted Fabric Checkers Game with Buttons
Isn't this Quilted Fabric Checkers Game with Buttons just darling?? When Louise asked me to participate in her Sew Ready to Play sewing series, I wasn't sure what to make. After thinking about it, and remembering the games I loved to play as a kid, I knew I had to do something to do with checkers! … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Personalized Pillow Cover
God bless the person who invented iron on vinyl transfer! Seriously!!! Its amazing what you can create! And when you've got an awesome shop like Sip Simmer Serve that is more than willing to work with you on custom pieces, you can make just about anything! Like this personalized pillow … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Simple Sling Bag
Sometimes I have an idea... and instead of trying to figure it all out on my own, I'll head over to Pinterest and see if I can find something along the lines of what I'm looking for. This simple sling bag is just such a project. Its actually a combination of 2 posts and a little bit of a size … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Easy DIY Draw String Bag
Last week when I was visiting my bestie, I had a moment where I really wished I had cute little bag to shove my pajamas in come morning. Instead I had to tuck them under my pillow until it was time for bed again. No Bueno! So I decided I'd make myself a DIY draw string bag for the next time I get to … [Read more...]