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How to Turn a Produce Box Into a Wall Organizer

In my very first blog post, I showed a picture of a wall organizer I made from a produce box.  I wanted to make another for office organization & realized I’d never done a post about it!  This is about the simplest way I can think of to make a wall organizer.  The first one […] Read more…

DIY Macrame Frame

Do y’all remember macrame?  My mother had a macrame planter for years in her living room.  Well, it’s making a come back & I’m not complaining!  I love anything crafty especially if it involves yarn or fabric.  This project is part DIY & part yarny goodness.  That means it’s okay for Monday, which is all […] Read more…

How to Fix a Low Neckline with a Pleat

Do you have a top you love, but something’s a little off?  Most people don’t realize that ready made clothing does not fit most people off the rack.  Some have good tailors while some just got lucky!  I had a friend of mine ask about altering clothes to be more personalized & better fitting.  So, […] Read more…

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Using a Photo for Fabric Art ~ Part 2: Stitching

It’s Monday and that means it’s time for some sewing fun!  Today has been a total “Monday” & that’s why this post is late.  Monday gets all the blame!  Haha!  Today’s post is part 2 of Using a Photo for Fabric Art & it’s all about stitching.  We’ll finish up the rose art quilt just […] Read more…

Using a Photo for Fabric Art ~ Part 1

This is the post I wanted to do last Monday – during the washing machine fiasco!  Since I also wound up with a cold last week, I spent this weekend catching up.  I did get to do a little creating, so that was good!  Today I’m going to show you how to take a photo […] Read more…

Fussy Cut FPP & A Free Pattern

  Today I’ve got another free paper pieced quilt pattern for y’all!  This one’s called Tulip Bud & it’s perfect for Spring.  Since I did a post about how to paper piece (see that here) I thought I’d talk about picking colors & patterns.  We’ll also look at how to fussy cut FPP, which is […] Read more…

Using Recycled Jars for a Spring Mantel

I wasn’t sure this post was going to happen today!  The weather has been crazy today in my area.  I spent an hour huddled in the bathroom with my son & dogs because of tornado warnings.  It has passed over, for now, & everyone’s safe.  Some bloggers have posts ready well in advance, but I […] Read more…