Quick way to clean up your threads and tiny scraps
It's been a few week sins my last post. Man, life got busy all of a sudden! But I'm here today to show you my new favorite way to clean up the stray threads and bits left on my sewing...
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Rice filled heat pack with handles - FREE PATTERN
My father-in-law is impossible to buy for. He has few wants and simple needs. And on the occasion that he does want or need something, he goes out and gets it for himself. So when I was trying to figure...
Cat Butt Valentine Banner – FREE PATTERN
I know I risk being known as The Cat Butt Lady with this project, but I just couldn’t resist… Here’s the backstory. I was in cat butt Christmas ornament production mode when I saw two of my cat pieces laying...
My 3 tier scissors system
...or, nobody better touch my fabric scissors! I read a post at So Sew Easy all about cutting paper with your fabric scissors. As in, don't do it. (Her post also explains why it is that cutting paper will dull...
A WIP completed, better late than never
This is the story of a project started with good intentions, and then set aside and forgotten. We've all had those, haven't we? This particular project is a felted wool stitchery that depicts my mother's house. I have no idea...
Tutorial - Business Card Wallet with Fold Over Elastic Closure
This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links, you won't pay a penny more, but I'll earn a small commission which will help me keep bringing great content to you. Thanks! This afternoon...
Cat butt Christmas ornament FREE PATTERN
I’m going to say up front that this project is not for everyone. If you’re easily offended, you might go ahead and just click close on this page. But… (no pun intended) If you have kind of a warped sense...
Refillable Punch Board Advent Calendar Tutorial
I’m soooo excited to share this project with you today!! It has been bouncing around in my head for the past two years but it’s always worked out that every time there’s an event or holiday that would be good...
The fancy cotillion shrug
My daughter does Junior Cotillion. It's like dance lessons and a practice fancy party all rolled up into one. She doesn't like the dancing - especially the dancing with boys part - or the manners lessons, but he does like to get dressed...
Free Pattern: Black Cat Brigade Halloween Banner
It's no secret that I'm kind of a crazy cat lady. Our family has 5 very spoiled black cats, so actually I'm crazy BLACK cat lady. Halloween is kind of a special holiday for us because we get to decorate our...