I just finished my first table runner this week, along with a tutorial for binding on the Simply Notable side of the house. I have been so busy with those posts that I almost forgot what this weekend was… I was invited to a “Sewing Saturday” get together with some ladies from my neighborhood. Evidently […]
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 […]
Yellow and Gray Lap Quilt
As a quilter, few things bring me more joy than when one of my quilts is off to a new home. This week, a yellow and gray lap quilt will be going to Florida. I met the owners at church when I was stationed in Oklahoma. Our families quickly became friends. As all military families […]
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 […]
DIY Chalk Paint Quilt Cabinet Makeover
After using chalk paint a few months ago with Simply Notable, I caught the chalk paint bug!! I have been looking around on the Facebook yard sale sites for killer deals on furniture. I found an oak cabinet for $10 at a nearby yard sale. I am not a big fan of oak finishes, but […]
Basic Bib Tutorial
This post contains affiliate links, which means I am compensated if you make a purchase using this link. Thank you for supporting my blog! I love to give homemade bibs as a gift to new parents. Even though my son is six now, I remember how many bibs I would go through each day while […]
Sharing the Craft with a Rainbow Pinwheel Quilt
During a three week visit to Illinois, a long-time friend asked for help making a timeless quilt for her daughter’s bed. She saw a rainbow pinwheel quilt on Pinterest and fell in love with it. Since the photo originated from a person’s flickr account, I was going to have to figure up how much fabric […]