A while ago I saw a Fixer Upper episode with a Lego wall in the boy’s room. I kept that idea in the back of my mind for my son’s room. I knew I wouldn’t be able to make an exact match, simply for space sake but I wanted to give it a try. I […]
Tampon Pouch Pattern
Have you ever had a pad or tampon fly out of your purse when you grab your wallet to pay for something? Talk about embarrassing! Well, that happened to a member of my family so I was inspired to create a product that she could use to prevent future mishaps. Since then I have given […]
My 2’x6′ Craft Show Display
It’s March already?! When did that happen? I have been so busy the last few months that time has just flown by. But here it is March and I’m only a few days away from my first craft show. I’ve been working all weekend on adding a few more items and getting everything tagged. I’ve […]
Fancy and Fabulous HST Quilt
On my last day in Illinois this summer, my mom and I visited a quilt shop that had the cutest HST quilt hanging on the wall. It was a half square triangle quilt made with a mixture of Riley Blake Fancy and Fabulous and Moda Sugar Cookie. I knew I had most of the same […]
Grocery Bag Holder Tutorial & Clover Giveaway
Every time I walked into my pantry I was reminded how badly I needed a place to put my plastic bags. I guess the floor wasn’t an acceptable place? Or so my husband said. The bags were everywhere. I finally broke down and made myself a grocery bag holder. After sharing it on social media, […]
Pineapple Mini Quilt and a Giveaway!
I’ve been super busy the last six months sewing for craft shows and social media customers. I decided to take a break this weekend and make something for myself. I have been eyeballing a little pineapple mini quilt from Sassafras Lane for some time and decided to give it a shot. Here is their finished […]
Adding Embroidery to Your Kid-Sized Tote Bag
A year and a half ago I made some Halloween tote bags for my son, nephews, and niece. I published the kid-sized tote tutorial on my family’s blog Simply Notable. Since then I have made many more totes for Easter, neighbor gifts, etc. I have found a better way to construct the bags, and an easy […]
Rainbow HST Quilt
After finishing up another Framed baby quilt, I had several squares leftover that I wanted to use for a second rainbow quilt. This rainbow HST (half square triangle) quilt came together in just one day. You, too, can make one quickly with scraps or even a layer cake. Rainbow HST Quilt measures 33″ x 46″ […]
Summer Strawberry Salad with Candied Pecans
So there I was trying to come up with a week long menu for my family’s camping trip. I didn’t want to eat hot dogs and deli sandwiches all week (yuck, nitrates). I decided that just because we were camping didn’t mean we couldn’t have a good lunch. This summer strawberry salad was the perfect […]
10+ Ways to Finish Your Embroidery Hoops
There is nothing wrong with a natural wood embroidery hoop, but with a few craft supplies you can really make them stand out. Some supplies you already have on hand. Here are several ways to finish your embroidery hoops to give them a boost of personality. Wrap It Up Ribbon Use double sided sticky tape […]