Epps!! I’ve sewn my very first t-shirt! I can’t even believe it’s taken me this long to branch out into sewing with knit fabric. I mean, I’ve already had my sewing machine for almost two years now. Sheesh! Why the long wait in tackling stretchy fabric? Like most who are new to sewing, I wasn’t […]
DIY: How to Crochet Daisies
Daisies are perhaps some of the sweetest flowers around. They are so cheerful! I was in the need of bunches of daisies for an amazing project I had in mind, and so I decided to create a pattern and crochet some of my own. I’ll be sharing my fun daisy project on the blog soon, […]
DIY Big Dreams Dreamcatcher
Have big dreams? Then, you need a big dreamcatcher, because sometimes just any old dream catcher won’t do. Ready to catch some big dreams?? How to Make a Big Dreamcatcher 1. You’ll need a large embroidery hoop. 2. Take the hoop apart. We’ll only need the inner hoop. 3. Wrap yarn around the hoop. I […]
Crochet Tree Ornament Exchange (with a cute crochet pattern)!
I was so excited when Kelli of True Bias invited me to participate in her ornament exchange this year. Last year’s exchange looked like so much fun! I mean, just look at these adorable coat ornaments Kelli made. I wanted to join not only for the myriad of handcrafted ornaments I’d receive in my mailbox, but also because it […]
DIY: Pom Pom Shoe Clips
Do you have a pair of shoes with tired old soles ready to be made new again? All they need are pretty pom pom shoe clips to give them a new spring to their step. It’s not like the poms will cover up your entire shoe, it’s that they give them new life. After all […]
DIY: ‘That’s a Wrap’ Fabric Covered Boxes
I am so excited to be participating in the Dear Stella Challenge over at Kollabora! For this challenge several bloggers were chosen to make something creative with fabrics we received from Dear Stella. My project is a simple decorative box that anyone can make. There is no need for a sewing machine for this one! […]
Sew-a-long: Clutch it!
Well, here it is. My clutch for the sew-a-long with See Kate Sew. This little clutch was a lot of firsts for me. My first pattern. My first bag. My first button hole. My first time using interfacing. It was fun, and not intimidating, putting my sewing machine to work on this project. I really learned […]
DIY: Gift Bow Hair Clip
Well, now that Christmas has come and gone, you’re bound to have plenty of these beauties on your hands… This little DIY is a fun way to put all those pretty bows to good use and is the perfect way to spice up your hairstyle for New Years Eve. Ready to get your party on? […]
DIY Covered Book
Covering books with fabric has been on my to-do list for a long time now, but I was never really sure how to do it. Luckily, in my research, I stumbled across the ahhhmazing Mod Podge Rocks! blog by Amy Anderson. I left a comment on this post asking her about how to use Mod […]
DIY: Tack(y) Letter
Today’s blog post is brought to you by the letter ‘E’! 😉 I’ve been wanting to create an initial decoration for my craft room to add a more personal touch. With some kitschy fabric and brass tacks, I was able to add a bit of personality to a plain old letter ‘E’. Ready to create your […]