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Gift Ideas for the Maker Mom

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th y’all! I thought it would be fun to share some gift ideas for the maker mom – the mom that likes to makes stuff. Yes, I am a maker mom! Forget all the flowers & dinners, I want things related to making. I’m sure there are other mom’s out […] Read more…

Reversing a PDF Document for Fabric Transfer

  I sent out a new password to access the free adult coloring sheets page yesterday. In the email I mentioned several ways these sheets could be used besides as a coloring sheet. One idea was to use them as iron transfers for fabric. Today I’m going to show you how to reverse a PDF […] Read more…

Fat Quarter Cubes QAL with the Fat Quarter Shop

Today I’m sharing my version of the Fat Quarter Cubes QAL from the Fat Quarter Shop. The squares are 18 1/2″, which makes for a fun & quick sew, even with the borders. I sewed up the whole top in one day! Now, as easy as it was to make the top, it was twice […] Read more…

Sewing Machine Presser Feet ~ Part 3: Zippers & Buttons

Time for Part 3 of my Sewing Machine Presser Feet series! Today I’m reviewing various zipper feet, the buttonhole foot, & button foot. Most garments & bags need some type of fastener, so these feet are good to have around if you sew either one. I know putting in zippers is intimidating for some people, […] Read more…

Painting at the Artsy Fartsy Experience

  Last Friday my mother & I took a painting class at the Artsy Fartsy Experience. We had so much fun! I want to share more about our experience & more about this fun new business in our community. This is such an amazing place to go & they offer way more than painting! Disclaimer: […] Read more…

DIY Rope Basket ~ Pinterest Challenge

Welcome to the April Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop {and y’all too} to not just pin, but to make it happen! Look below for a list of past Pinterest Challenges. Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which […] Read more…

Fabric Art Using Yarn ~ Spring Tree

Time for the next Craft Room Destash Challenge! This month I’m making a fabric art spring tree using my fiber & fabric scraps and free motion quilting. I made a winter tree a couple months ago & I want a tree for each season. My scrap bins are always in need of a good destash, […] Read more…