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cheese box makeover

Finishing the Cheese Box Makeover

It’s Friday and the first day of Fall Break for our school system!  Five whole days to get some projects done!  First on my list is finishing my cheese box makeover.  I already turned the lid into a reversible fall sign, so now it’s time to makeover the box itself.  This is what it looked […] Read more…

Simple Fall Wall Decor

Have you noticed the ever so slight change in temperature?  It’s mostly in the mornings, but it’s a sure sign fall is on the way!  I’ve been pulling out my fall decorations and taking stock.  Today I’m going to share some simple fall wall decor I made to revitalize my tired decorations.  This is a stunning look […] Read more…

All About the Humble Button

The humble button.  If you’re a sewer, you probably have a plethora of them stashed in jars and boxes.  It’s really hard to pass up a jar at a flea market or yard sale because it’s like a mini treasure hunt.  They can be plain or ornate and very useful – until one disappears.  This […] Read more…

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How to make a pattern from old legging

Today I’m going to show you how to make a pattern from old leggings to make a brand new pair.  I wear leggings or yoga pants just about every day.  That’s one of the perks of working from home!  Why be uncomfortable when no one’s looking? 🙂  The leggings I’m using for the pattern have […] Read more…

Elastic, drawstrings, and bottoms

First off, let me apologize for my late post!  I took Monday off because of the holiday.  On Tuesday I ran some virus software on my computer and then disaster struck!  My computer kept cutting off and on and I was in a tizzy!  I thought I had it back up and running for Wednesday’s […] Read more…

Seat Belt Cover – a Tutorial

I need a new seat belt cover! The one I have is, well, disgusting! It looks like it’s lead a hard life. Yuck!  I just never think about washing it. Kind of like my whole vehicle! I think about it, when I’m getting in the car to go somewhere. It goes something like this:“Man, I […] Read more…