I’m not sure how I made it this far into adulthood before figuring out the joy that is a pair of lightweight, wide legged pants.  Light, breezy, and as comfortable as a pair of pajama pants – BUT they look … Read More...

I love a hat as a quick crochet project! A small project like this is great for trying out a new technique without committing to weeks of working on it.  Even better, hats don’t take too much yarn – and … Read More...

A mini quilt is a good way to play with patchwork and quilting without taking on a project as large as a full sized quilt.  And while you can’t snuggle under a mini quilt on a cool autumn night, you … Read More...

Amigurumi as a crochet trend has been around for a while now, but it continues to steal hearts.  Many people I know learn to crochet simply to be able to create their own amigurumi softies. 

Yarn Cake Amigurumi: 15 Cute … Read More...

[photo credit: SewCanShe.com]

With some easy patchwork you can create a one-of-a-kind shower curtain for your bathroom.  You can use patchwork to create a look and a color palette that matches your décor perfectly.  Sew Can She has a tutorial… Read More...

I have a weakness for mini charm packs of precut fabric.  They’re like charm packs but smaller and cuter.  Where charm squares are 5”, a mini charm measures a mere 2.5” square.  And while those squares are pretty small, … Read More...

Sewing clothes is one thing.  Sewing clothes that actually get worn is another.  When you’re choosing a pattern, it’s easy to get distracted by the wide variety of options.  When I’m sewing for myself I like to think about the … Read More...

This mini coin purse is the perfect little sewing project for using up your fabric scraps!  Karen Pratt from Creamcraft Goods has a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make one.  It’s so cute!  This is … Read More...

There’s something about a halter top that just says summer sewing project, isn’t there? Bare shoulders, breezy backs, lightweight fabrics, and that lovely “I made this myself” feeling when you throw it on with shorts, linen pants, or a … Read More...

I love a hat as a quick crochet project! A small project like this is great for trying out a new technique without committing to weeks of working on it.  Plus, they don’t take much yarn – and people always … Read More...

Whether your summer adventures take you sightseeing on vacation, or just taking advantage of activities and events around town, a lightweight handsfree way to carry your essentials is a must.  Cross body bags are perfect for when you’re out and … Read More...

Kids love playing pretend, especially setting a pretend table or having a pretend picnic.  This felt food picnic play set is just the thing for kids pretend play.  You can make one using a free pattern from Benzie Design… Read More...

There’s something about strawberries that just feels happy. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of summer picnics, maybe it’s all those red-and-pink prints we secretly hoard, or maybe it’s because strawberry projects always seem to end up a little bit cute no … Read More...

Springtime is prom season and that means prom dress shopping.  And with that, prom dress hemming.  It’s no fun when a dress is too long.  That’s not good for walking without tripping, much less dancing!  And while hemming pants or … Read More...

If you enjoy sewing, you probably have a healthy stash of scrap fabric, little bits of fabric left over from previous projects.  (Or maybe an unhealthy stash, depending on how much you have!)  A fabric trivet is a great project … Read More...

Tea towels are a great way to add color and personality to your kitchen.  And they’re a handy place to dry your hands.  But tea towels don’t always have to be used as tea towels.  It turns out that a … Read More...

Sequin fabrics.  They look so shiny and pretty wrapped around the bolts in the fabric store.  They call to you, oh the pretty things you can sew from me!  But sewing with sequin fabric is a lot different than sewing … Read More...

A handmade laptop sleeve is one of those sewing projects that is genuinely useful, which always makes me feel a little more justified about dipping into the fabric stash. Whether you’re protecting a work laptop, a school device, a tablet, … Read More...

Give a whole new look to a favorite couch or chair with a slipcover!  Or maybe your upholstery is showing signs of wear from years of kids or pets – or both!  Life is hard on upholstered furniture!  Slipcovers are … Read More...

With the winter gone and spring on the way, it’s always fun to decorate the house for Easter.  Maybe you’ve even done some spring cleaning to get the house fresh and ready for a new season.  Bunnies and flowers and … Read More...