I do love linen for spring and summer!  The lightweight natural fabric has a lovely texture and is highly breathable, which is important when the days turn warm.  It’s a wonderful fabric to sew with – it’s stable and holds … Read More...

I remember as a kid watching my grandmother crochet granny squares. I don’t even know what she was using them for, I just remember watching her build those colorful squares of yarn stitches. It was so much fun watching the … Read More...

I love a good patchwork project but I’m not always wanting to take on making a whole quilt.  Sometimes I want to just make some patchwork squares and turn it into something pretty.  That could be lots of things besides … Read More...

This fleece lined button scarf is just the thing to keep your neck warm on a cold winter day.  Whether you’re out running errands so you’re in and out of the cold, or you’re staying out in the cold for … Read More...

Is your living room ottoman looking a little worn out? Or maybe just the color or style of upholstery doesn’t match your décor any more.  It may be tempting to chuck the old ottoman and buy another, but don’t send … Read More...

Small bins and boxes are a great way to get a handle on surface clutter on a desk or work surface.  Loose pens and office supplies look messy when just sitting on your desk, but organized when they’re all collected … Read More...

If you’ve seen some of the quilted jackets that are super trendy right now but don’t have a quilt that you want to cut up to make one, here’s a cute project for you.  Melissa at Polka Dot Chair shows … Read More...

Here’s a fun Valentine project you can make from your fabric scraps! This heart card at Therm O Web blog would make a sweet Valentine to send to all of your favorite people. Designed by Belinda Karls-Nace from Blue Ribbon … Read More...

Cold winter days have me reaching for soft comfy sweatshirts to keep me warm. But sweatshirts aren’t just for winter.  They’re great for year-round wear.  Because even in the summer you can have cooler nights or even just indoor spaces … Read More...

With cold weather here, it’s scarf season.  I used to never wear scarves but this last year or so I’ve come to love them.  I wear a scarf or cowl nearly every day.  The extra layers of fabric around my … Read More...

So you got a new sewing machine for Christmas this year?  Great!  This is the beginning of an exciting new hobby.  It won’t be long before you’re sewing all the things!  But first things first, you’ve got to take that … Read More...

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store.  So much texture!  And the way the fibers catch the light!  But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think.  That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes … Read More...

I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag.  This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid.  It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes.  It’s packed with … Read More...

One of my favorite Christmas tree themes is a cozy woodland vibe.  Deer and foxes and little snowy owls just make me feel like I’m having Christmas in a cozy cabin in the woods.  We’ve rounded up 13 woodland Christmas … Read More...

Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for.  There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home!  There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations.  You can … Read More...

It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion.  You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again.  There are a lot … Read More...

Christmas pajamas are such a fun holiday tradition!  Whether it’s just cute pajamas for the kids or coordinating Christmas jammies for the whole family, they make movie night or a Christmas bedtime story that much more cozy.  We’ve rounded up … Read More...

If you love scrappy sewing projects, I’ve got a great Halloween sewing project to share with you today.  This scrappy black cat throw pillow over at Therm O Web makes use of your black and orange fabric scraps to make … Read More...

Here’s a fun Halloween decoration you can make for your house.  It’s a fleece gravestone pillow.  A Girl and a Glue Gun has a tutorial and free cut file you can use to make one (or several).  These would be … Read More...

I do love wearing a pretty dress, but they’re strangely hard to find in the stores.  And even more difficult to find one that fits.  The bodice is either too long or the shoulders too short, the waist too low … Read More...