Crayon Tote Bag Tutorial
It’s interesting living in two worlds – one being the world of teenagers and adult children and the other being the world of preshoolers. In some ways, the worlds are so very different and, in some...
View ArticleThe Amazing Pillowcase Dress Sew~Along {Lined and Empire Waist version}
Note: Once a week I share a popular post from the archives. This post was originally published in June 2012. Even though pillowcase dresses are supposed to be simple and carefree, sometimes when you...
View ArticleThe Amazing Pillowcase Dress Sew~Along {Traditional Dress}
Note: Once a week I share a popular post from the archives. This post was originally published in June 2012. This week we’re going to make a traditional pillowcase dress. If you’ve never really sewn...
View ArticleTips for Making Coiled Rope Baskets
ok, we (as in I) have fallen in love with making rope baskets. There is something fulfilling about taking something utilitarian (the rope) and creating a beautiful and useful basket. However, you know...
View ArticleBurlap and Fabric Produce Basket tutorial {or how to un-gross your kitchen}
Have I ever mentioned that since leaving home at 19 the longest I’ve ever lived in one home is 5 years? Well, it’s true. So, this is the second longest we’ve ever lived in a home and I’m learning quite...
View ArticleQuick Strip Quilt Tutorial Using Fat Quarters
Strip quilts are so easy and fun to make and are perfect for a quick win or for teaching children how to quilt. Using fat quarters instead of fabric yardage makes this project even easier. A couple of...
View ArticleDrawstring bag tutorial
I have a thing for bags and sacks. Anytime my kids start a new activity I start asking “Do you need a bag for…art, dance, scouts, drama and now….crochet?” A couple of our homeschool co-op moms agreed...
View ArticleHow to Sew a Powder Puff
Last week Esther and I spend some time making body powder for our family. It was such a fun project and we wrote up the recipe and shared it here. But what’s body powder without powder puffs? So, we...
View ArticleHow to make a shoe rug in just a few minutes
Between Christmas and New Years we ripped the carpet out of our house and laid down floors. It was something we’ve wanted to do since we bought our house five years ago. It was somewhat stressful but...
View ArticleTips for Making a Jelly Roll Rug – without breaking the bank or being frustrated
For several years I’ve thought about what to do about rugs for my kitchen. Yep, years. While pondering this issue, I’ve had inexpensive rugs in the kitchen as a temporary fix. But they don’t hold up...
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