Vanessa from Punkin Patterns created a Sweet Tooth Pouch that’s SUPER CUTE! I want one! They make great gifts for kids of all ages and once you see this wonderful tutorial you’ll be running to the store to buy a bag full of candy. Here’s Vanessa… We don’t normally have a lot of candy in… [read more]
Bari J. Ackerman & Pattern Giveaway
Let me introduce you to Bari J. Ackerman! She’s a fantastic fabric designer, quilting queen, sewing fanatic, embroidery whiz and all around creative gal! Bari is one of my favorite fabric designers because she uses lots and lots of happy colors and flowers. You can’t go wrong with that! Her fabric makes me want to… [read more]
8 More Ideas for Fabric Scraps
Do you have and endless supply of fabric scraps? I sure do, but I love to make things with them. Here are 8 more ideas for your fabric scraps… There’s a fun Scrap Covered Clipboard Tutorial at dear fii. It will make you want to save even the smallest pieces of fabric. Kayte from Craftstylish.com… [read more]
Fat Quarter Shop {Giveaway}
Isn’t this 12 Days of Christmas jelly roll, in all its holiday glory, enough to make you sing “Fa la la la la” as you sew up something special? I would love to have stacks of beautiful Moda Fabrics Jelly Rolls all over my house just as decorations! Am I the only one that hates… [read more]
Book Review & Giveaway {The Best of Sew Simple Magazine}
You’re going to love this book! {Even if you’re sewing challenged!} The Best of Sew Simple Magazine has over 50 quick projects that are…SIMPLE! I’m a simple project kind of person! I like to start on something and be completely finished in a few hours. This book is full of quick projects that are beautiful!… [read more]
A Sewing Nook
Do you sew? If you do, you’ll want to move into this room the moment you see it! This is one of those fabulous sewing areas where everything has a special place to be stored away. It’s all out of site and easily found. This sewing room is more of a “sewing nook” in the… [read more]
Make A Peeking Bag with Crafterhours
& Twilltape Giveaway! {Guest Tutorial}
Help me welcome Susan from crafterhours with a fabulous tutorial…and a Twilltape.com giveaway! Whoo Hoo! Hi there EverythingEtsy readers! I’m Susan from crafterhours. Adrianna and I sew and craft and blog about life stuff that (mostly) relates to sewing and crafting. All week we’ve been working on a series called “Twill Tape Week” and we… [read more]
Fabric Storage Inspiration — Part One
What do you think about this? I love, love, love the idea of storing fabric in vintage suitcases! I have two of these beauties that I’ve been dying to use for sometime special. And I’m planning on printing out some of these sweet little labels from Just Something I Made. Go download some for yourself!… [read more]
Supplier Spotlight – Venezie Designs {Giveaway}
Look what I made! Yes, I’ve been on a bit of a sewing kick around here. When Venezie Designs announced a new apron pattern I was excited to be a tester. Here’s the new pattern… The Carmella Hostess Apron! Isn’t it beautiful? Karen has worked so hard getting this pattern just right, and she always… [read more]
The Colorful Quilt
Awhile back I wrote a post about a Moda Layer Cake that I purchased without really having plans for it. It was just too pretty to pass up! I wanted to make a quilt, but I was very nervous about starting a quilt, messing it up, and not being able to showcase this beautiful fabric… [read more]
Reusable Gift Bags – Great Tutorials!
Reusable gift bags can make your gifts more memorable this Christmas! They are pretty enough to be a gift all by themselves. These bags are quick to sew and add that special touch to whatever you’re giving. And they’re a green alternative to wrapping paper because the can be used over and over again! Talk… [read more]
What Should I Do With This Cake?
I stopped by a brand new quilt shop near my house yesterday, and look what I found…a Moda Layer Cake. Did I need it? No. Do I have special plans for it? No. I have no idea what I’m going to do with it. I just fell in love with the colors and had to… [read more]