Snowmen make a fun and happy decoration for Christmas – and even for the month or two after!  Those smiling snowmen faces all wrapped up in a scarf or hat just bring on the happy cozy vibes for your home.  … Read More...

There’s something special about a Christmas stocking.  I used the same stocking throughout my childhood, and when my daughter was born I made her a stocking that she has used every year.  

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When you’re decorating your Christmas tree, don’t forget about the tree skirt.  The practical purpose of a tree skirt is to hide the tree stand, but it also serves a very decorative purpose.  It creates kind of a backdrop for … Read More...

With all of the joy of presents and stockings, and food and family, the wait for Christmas can be hard for kids!  An Advent calendar is a fun way to help kids count down the days until Christmas.  And a … Read More...

Thanksgiving dinner is never complete without a slice of pumpkin pie with a big dollop of whipped cream on top!  It doesn’t matter how much you ate or how full your belly is, there’s always room for a slice (or … Read More...

Never underestimate the power of a cape to make an awesome Halloween costume!  Witches, fairies, superheroes, villains, wizards, and princesses all wear capes.  And really, most of the costume is the cape!  Just add a nice hair accessory and a … Read More...

Bring the cozy to your home with these beautiful fall sewing projects!  Fall is here and that means pumpkin spice and all things nice, warm hues of orange and brown, and soft flannel fabrics.  What’s not to love about that?  … Read More...

Skeletons might sound creepy and scary, but they can actually be quite cute.  Especially when they’re part of a Halloween sewing project.  We’ve rounded up 13 adorable skeleton sewing ideas that are perfect for Halloween.  Our roundup includes sewing tutorials … Read More...

You can always tell when it’s about to be fall because you start seeing pumpkins everywhere!  Pumpkin flavored coffees, pumpkin desserts, and of course people decorating their homes with pumpkins.  Plastic pumpkins, foam pumpkins, and of course my favorite are … Read More...

Whether you’re heading out for a hike or just a day sightseeing, a water bottle and a phone are a must.  Even if you’re traveling light, it’s critical to stay hydrated and to keep a phone with you to take … Read More...

An accidental bump or scrape is never fun, but even less so when you’re in the car or on a trip.  Make you sure have what you need with a travel first aid kit you keep in your car.  Keeping … Read More...

Cute summer hair is easy with a twist wire headband like this.  Headed to the beach?  To the park?  Just running errands around town?  Pull your hair back in a twist wire headband and you’ve got fun summer hair with … Read More...

Vintage doilies are so pretty, but not particularly useful.  People don’t really decorate with doilies any more.  Which means that you can usually find them at thrift stores and estate sales for not that much money.  Whenever I see them … Read More...

Use your scrap ribbons and trims to create a cute flag decoration.  It would make a great decoration for Memorial Day, or later in the summer for 4^th of July.  Donna Herron has a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...

This leather handle tote bag is a great beginner sewing project!  Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can make this quick tote bag.  Projects like this are great for beginners because they’re easy to sew, using just simple … Read More...

Whether you’re headed out on a long road trip or just hopping a plane for a quick weekend trip, having the right travel accessories can make your trip go much smoother.  And I don’t know about you, but the stores … Read More...

Baby bibs are a go-to sewing project for baby shower gifts!  They’re quick to sew and you can always find a cute fabric to make them from.  And it doesn’t matter how many bibs a baby has, they can always … Read More...