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Techniques· Tutorials

How to Make Quilt Binding

Making quilt binding was one of those things before I started quilting that I thought was very hard to do. But, after I got into the quilting process I found that it was was really quite a simple one.  So, if you are one of those people who are intimidated by making binding...this is the perfect place to be. ... View the Post

Guest Post· Halloween· Skirts· Uncategorized

Pikachu Inspired Skirt

Today we get to share with you a fun Pikachu inspired skirt as part of our friend Louise's annual "Sew Ready to Play Series" on her blog "I'm Feeling Crafty". This series asks bloggers to make an outfit inspired by a favorite game....and I love the word inspired...as I'm not a very literal, follow the instructions kind of gal. So I put together an outfit inspired by the game that swept across the country this summer....Pokemon Go. ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

30 Minute Homemaking Tasks

This post is PART III  of a series of posts...mostly for me....but hopefully you can benefit from some of them too.  Today we are focusing on 30 Minute Homemaking Tasks. My plan is to hang up lists of 5, 15, 30 and 60 minute homemaking tasks that I know I can do in that amount of time.  So, when I have a few extra minutes throughout the day I can choose one or two and accomplish more during the day.  A couple of weeks ago I shared PART I which was the 5 minute tasks that you can find HERE ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Patterns· Projects· Quilts· sewing

The Saturday Afternoon Quilt Pattern Official Release!

Today we are so excited to release our very first quilt pattern....The Saturday Afternoon Quilt! This quilt is so easy to construct that you can put it all together on...wellll...a Saturday afternoon. I love this pattern.  With over size pieces it allows you to showcase your favorite fabrics and the vertical row by row construction makes the assembly a breeze. For the last two years it has been my go to pattern for quick handmade gifts. And, depending on the fabric choices, this ... View the Post