Phew, it’s finally finished! This was one of those projects that I never thought I would finish. In all honesty, it is a fairly quick and simple project. Its just like making a basket or a bag, but with adding large pockets on the outside before sewing it all together. This little organizer can be used in so many ways…. Keep Reading
fat quarter friday {fabric scrapbook tutorial}
This week for fat quarter friday I wanted to share with you a little fabric scrapbook that we just put together for Grammy for Valentine’s Day. I love this little book and it was so fun to put together with the kiddo’s. I wanted to make the book extra special for Grammy so I had my little guy draw some… Keep Reading
fat quarter friday {baby doll accessories: part 1}
Baby Doll Accessories Tutorial (Part 1: diapers, wipes and wipes case) Materials Needed: *Scrap pieces of fleece, felt or any other non-fraying material *Cotton fabric scraps or a fat quarter if you want them to all match *Minky fabric or flannel scraps *1/2″ sew on velcro Make your templet shaped like above. To find the right size for your doll,… Keep Reading
fat quarter friday {closet clothes divider tutorial}
I’m still on my organizing frenzy. This week I am working on the kids room. We have very limited space for all of their clothes as we only have one armoire and one dresser that they all share. I needed a way to keep all of their clothes separated by child. Their clothes used to be all together and so… Keep Reading
fat quarter friday {fabric luggage tag tutorial}
Fabric Luggage Tag Tutorial (allow 30 minutes from start to finish) Materials Needed: *fabric scraps *batting or stabilizer *heavy plastic bags (the ones that sheet sets come in) **Before you get started change, change the foot on your machine to a tephlon or plastic foot. This foot will glide smoother over the plastic when top stitching over the plastic.** Start… Keep Reading
ruffled wristlet winner.
Congrats Amy! She wrote: I’m afraid I have never sewn with fat quarters (just getting into sewing) and have no idea what to do with them so I would love any (easy) project. This one is lovely! Sad you didn’t win? Well I just so happen to have another one just like it! It will be in my etsy shop… Keep Reading
fat quarter friday {ruffled wristlet tutorial and a giveaway}
Welcome to fat quarter friday! Now that we all know what a fat quarter is, let’s get started with our first tutorial. Ruffled Wristlet Tutorial (Allow 1-2 hours to complete project) Materials Needed: * two fat quarters or one fat quarter and a scrap piece of fabric.* 7″ zipper* 3/4″ D ring* clasp* flannel, batting or stabilizer (I will be… Keep Reading
shopping list and coupon organizer {tutorial}
Need some organization when it comes to shopping? Yeah me too! That is why I came up with this shopping list and coupon organizer. I am always forgetting either my shopping list or my coupons at home. I love when I get to the store and realize that they are sitting right on the counter at home. Or worse yet,… Keep Reading
BIG BOY tool belt tutorial
Here is the BIG BOY tool belt tutorial. I call it the BIG BOY tool belt because that is what my little guy calls it, but in all reality, it is made for a 3 year old. The basic design of this tool belt will work great for any age, just adjust the measurements to make a larger one for… Keep Reading
Ruffled Checkbook Cover Tutorial
Looking for a quick and easy sewing project for all of those Holiday gifts? Well here is a great one. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and you can use your fabric scraps or buy some fat quarters to make up a few. I made up a templet to go by and if you are going to… Keep Reading