I have been in love with the Granny Square block for a long time now. It wasn’t until Andover Fabrics sent me a fat quarter bundle that I was brave enough to try it out. Here is how to make a mini granny square that measures just 4″ finished! You will need the following 1.5″ […]
Quilter’s Design Wall
Ever since I first saw a quilter’s design wall on Pinterest, I knew I needed to have one. If you are unfamiliar, it is a board covered with quilt batting that you can stick your in-progress quilt blocks onto. It is especially a great idea for those of us with pets who do not want […]
Weekend Coin Quilt Tutorial, part 2
This is the second half of the tutorial for Mary’s Weekend Coin Quilt. Please pardon my dark photos. I took these pics in January, then failed to finish the binding on the quilt until recently. This quilt really does come together quickly, and fast enough for a weekend…. you just have to not be a procrastinator like […]
Large Hot Pad Tutorial
As promised in the Pyrex handle cover tutorial, here are the instructions for making your own large hot pad. It is perfect for protecting your dining table or counters from a hot casserole dish. You will need: 13×9″ batting 13×9″ Insul-Bright (or second layer of batting) 13×9″ fabric for the top 16×12″ fabric for the […]
Hexi Pincushion Tutorial
Life has been chaotic lately! We’ve been going through the IVF treatment, my husband just started a new job, we put a contract on a house to move closer to the new job, we put our house on the market, and I’ve begun packing. Phew!! Needless to say, my crafting time has been put on […]
Weekend Coin Quilt Tutorial, part 1
My best friend (Mary) in Oklahoma recently requested a quilt similar to one I made for my sister in law last year. Carli’s consisted of stacked coins in a larger than standard throw size. In fact, it was nearly a twin size quilt, so when Mary requested a repeat, I knew I needed to be shrunk down to […]
Pyrex Handle Covers
I recently bought a set of new 13×9″ Pyrex casserole pans. The new ones now come with lids and handles…. both features that my old one lacked. After using one for the first time I realized they needed a padded handle to make passing a dish around easier on the hands. I tried three different […]
Basic Utility Apron Tutorial
I recently had a custom order for a utility apron from a lady who works at a daycare. She was one of my son’s day care teachers when he was an infant. Ana wanted something she could wear at the school to keep a pen, gloves, and other items handy. This is what I came […]
15-Minute DIY Bean Bags
A few days ago I picked up a wooden bean bag game from a Facebook Yard Sale group. When I went to pick the game up, the seller told me the set did not come with bags. It wasn’t a deal breaker, but would have been nice to know ahead of time. Luckily, I had […]
Wet Bag Tutorial
I went to lunch with a neighbor friend and her daughter a few weeks ago. The waitress served the three year old a full sized portion of lemonade in a not-so-kid-friendly cup (no straw, no lid, 20 something ounces… you get the idea). Upon the girl’s first drink, the cup slid from her tiny little […]