Tag Archives: crafts

How to Make Your Own Insulated Lunch Bag and a Giveaway

Posted on September 24, 2016 by

Ah, the humble lunch bag… and when you pair that with some of Dana Willard’s fabric from her Boardwalk collection, I think you have a winner! To learn how to make the insulated lunch bag, click here. To learn how to … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Four: And We Have Another Generous Sponsor!!

Posted on July 25, 2016 by

The talented and creative seamstresses of Refashion Runway are super lucky this season to have so many generous sponsors step up and donate prizes. In addition to all of the great businesses that I wrote about the other day, Annie’s … Continue reading →

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Refashion Runway Season Four: Meet the All-Stars Edition Sponsors

Posted on July 22, 2016 by

I’m giddy with excitement about Season Four of Refashion Runway and from what I’m hearing, you are, too. Much like Project Runway and The Great British Sewing Bee, we’ve chosen seven of your favorites from the first three seasons of Refashion Runway to … Continue reading →

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More News I’ve Been Busting at the Seams to Tell You

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

Don’t you just love it when you send an idea out into the universe and lo and behold it appears to you as if by magic? Last fall, I was checking into the logistics of creating video classes for you. … Continue reading →

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DIY a Simple Round Sit-Upon For All of Your Outdoor Fun

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

The kids are out of school, the weather is warm and it’s finally time for all of those fun activities in the great outdoors. There’s nothing like the joyful sounds of wild abandon as kids run through sprinklers, fly through … Continue reading →

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DIY Your Guy a Skinny Tie for Father’s Day

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

If shopping for the perfect Father’s Day gift for that dapper father in your life has you fit to be tied, how about making a new skinny tie for his special day? Popular in the 20s, the 60s, the 80s … Continue reading →

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Make an Embroidered Handkerchief for Dad this Father’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Oh, the humble hankie: so much more than a way to wipe your brow. For many of us, these simple squares of cotton can hold memories of hope, heartache and happiness. Some handkerchiefs have been kept for generations to remind … Continue reading →

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How to Make Laundry Tags at Home

Posted on May 21, 2016 by

Football, baseball, 4-H, swimming, fishing, riding bikes: Cooper’s childhood has  been  filled with all kinds of fun adventures. I mean really, I should’ve been more understanding, with a schedule like that, who has time to keep track of sweatshirts, t-shirts and … Continue reading →

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“Vacay All Day” in This Fun DIY Summer Hat

Posted on May 5, 2016 by

Ah, summer: it’s the time of year when you want to spend every single day out in the sunshine. And whether or not you’re soaking up rays in your backyard or on a holiday, now is the time to take … Continue reading →

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Learn to Sew: Homemade Lavender Sachet

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

Want to make your drawers or closets smell great and practice your sewing skills at the same time? As the eighth project in the Learn to Sew series, these lavender-filled pouches pack a big punch when it comes to filling spaces with … Continue reading →

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