ECD Slouchy Tote
Introducing the new ECD Slouchy Tote! Cute for an everyday bag, diaper bag, or even a weekender. We made these in my beginners sewing class and the girls loved it. Super easy for the beginner and a lot of fun for the advanced seamstress. The ECD Slouchy Tote bag pattern is $8.00. If you would [...]
Scrap Happy Throw Pillows
It’s a new year and I have the itch to surround myself with new things…starting with my living room. I’m tired of the same old look. So, I decided that the first things to go are the throw pillows. I used fabric scraps that I had laying around the house. The pillows turned out great, [...]
Sock Bunny Stuffed Animal
Making a stuffed animal is one of my favorite crafty projects. I found this great book and have been stitching my way through. Here is a picture of my latest project. Perfect for the baby shower I’ll be attending tomorrow.
Family Artist Series: Mom’s Quilting & Crochet
My Mom is one of those people that everyone loves. When we’re together we cant go anywhere without running into someone she knows. They usually rant and rave about how sweet and kind she is. One thing I love about her is that she’s not afraid of anything (except speaking in public), will try anything, [...]
Family Artist Series: Dad’s Carpentry
My Dad is an amazing man. He’s a fantastic father, provider, friend, and, from my perspective, a great husband, brother, and son as well. On top of all this, he’s a pretty crafty guy. Dad hardly ever sits still unless he’s watching some Alabama football or reading a Louis L’Amour cowboy novel. Although he’s not [...]
A Simple Quilt Pattern
The “No-Frills” Quilt For Beginner Quilters I love the look of quilts, but have been too intimidated to try anything more than a T-shirt quilt. But my husband’s birthday is coming up and his ratty, old blanket needs to go. Making a new quilt for him may be the perfect excuse to get rid of [...]
The Great Tote Bag Challenge: Final Post
It took several months, but I’m finally finished with The Great Tote Bag Challenge! I now have 9 super cute bags to sell in my Etsy shop and I learned so much in the process. My sewing speed has increased as well. Maybe I’ll try the challenge again on some other patterns, as it seems [...]
The Great Tote Bag Challenge: Part 4
The orange color pallet is finished, and I only have three more bags to go in The Great Tote Bag Challenge! If you would like to buy these bags check out my Etsy Shop by clicking the link or the tab above. I made one of these bags for me and I absolutely love it [...]
Handbuilt Ceramic Planter
Check out this Beginning Handbuilding DVD from Ceramic Arts Daily, he makes it look so easy!
Knitted Coin Purses
I mentioned before that I’m learning to knit – not that I need another hobby, but I just wanted to learn the tecniques. I finally finished my first two projects but I’m not too sure I like the finished product. Learning to knit from a pattern more complicated than a scarf allowed me to practice [...]
Pretty Masking Tape
This is such a great idea! I just wish I had come up with it. Happy Tape Cute Tape Click on the links for sources.
