Spring Fabric Carrot Pillows If you are a regular reader here, you already know that around this time of year I get a little carrot crazy. I think I mostly love the colors orange and green together. I have tons of fabric in my stash so I grabbed some of my favorite spring colors (including oranges and greens) and made these adorable spring fabric carrot pillows. I got this idea …
February is National Kindness Month. I think every month should be filled with kindness, both planned and random. These easy sew kindness pockets are a great way to whip up some darling little pouches to fill with things that spread cheer. You can fill the pockets with little treats and messages that will share with others a spark of kindness to brighten any day. They are made with leftover fabric, …
Quilted Valentine Pillow Decor Valentine’s Day comes up so quickly in the new year. I love it because it is a time to celebrate love and friendship. I am a big fan of decorating the house for all of the reasons possible. With couches in three rooms and beds in four, there is always a need for more throws. This quilted Valentine pillow decor is a fantastic project for using …
This felt reindeer garland and Christmas decoration projects galore post shares lots of fun ways to celebrate the season while making things and having a ball. I made the felt reindeer garland with the Dresden template from Nancy’s Notions and it worked like a charm. I am also a member of the Kunin Felt Dream Team and love to create things with felt. This post is sponsored by Nancy’s Notions …
Quilted Christmas Tree Throw Pillow I whipped this quilted Christmas tree throw pillow up using fabric scraps and a Dresden Plate. I love when I can put my favorite little pieces of fabric to great use like this. This pillow makes a beautiful decoration and also is filled with memories, the memories of the larger pieces of the same fabric and the projects they created. Supplies/Materials Needed ½ Yard Fabric …
I am so excited to have received a copy of Beverly (from Flamingo Toes) new book, Vintage Home Sewing. It is filled with eight adorable projects for your home and for gifting. I made some super cute holiday coasters using her pattern and directions for Simple Hexie Coasters. I am happy about sharing them with you and sharing more about the book too! These are my darling coasters. You can …
DIY Giant Gnome Pillow Beginner Sewing Project This gnome pillow holiday decorations was ridiculously easy peasy to whip up today. I had this fear that is was going to be hard but oh my gosh, not so much. It took about an hour from start to finish and I am super excited to share the directions with you. If you are following along as a regular reader then you know …
This classroom mascot with a journal pocket is so much fun. It offers a fantastic way to create home/school connections between students, parents and classmates. It is an easy peasy sewing project that takes only an hour our so to complete. I love that it is darling and durable. It is soft like a pillow on one side and hard on the other with the book in the pocket. This …
Fabric Scrap Rainbow Pillow I have so many little pieces of fabric. It is hard to call them scraps really because they are all worthy of saving to be used. Most of them came from prior projects but sometimes I have been known to buy little pieces just because. I buy them just because I MIGHT need them sometime. Today that sometime came. I loved using the little pieces in …
Create a fun little DIY Kid Tent for your kiddos using garden stakes. This easy peasy indoor outdoor teepee tent was so crazy simple to make and works fabulously. It creates a cheery retreat from the madness of the world (and the bright sun) in the backyard. It creates a getaway from the craziness of family in the family room. It only takes a few things to make it which …