DIY, Decor and More
Now that the kids are back to school, and fall schedules are being put into place, I’ve been thinking about some easy fall decorating ideas around the house. What is easier than adding a seasonal pillow, and brown plaid says it all – welcome fall. Supplies needed for one 12″ x 16″ pillow: 2 pieces of plaid wool 13″ by 17″ each… Read More
Lace makes the perfect embellishment for home decor projects. It is easy to work with, available at most craft stores, and it can be used in so many different ways. I recently found several decorative lace projects on Hometalk by typing the word lace into the search box. I put together a clipboard of 16 of my favorites to share. This is my first… Read More
Mother’s Day is just four days away. If you are anything like me, you are waiting until the last minute to get a gift. You don’t have to run out and buy that box of candy or bunch of tulips just yet. I’ve rounded up a few easy DIY ideas from past posts to help. They are quick and inexpensive and sure… Read More
Isn’t my apron model adorable? My 2 year old grandson was nice enough to be my model. I paid him with promises of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. This toddler apron is reversible and fits children from 2 – 5 years old. I used two fat quarters from Joann Fabrics. They are the perfect size and come in many fun colors… Read More
Nothing says spring like pastel flowered fabrics and fresh pink roses, and I’m so ready to welcome the warmer nights and longer days after a few weekends of snow. To add a touch of spring, I made some simple standard pillowcases with French seams and lace trim. They are easy to make and a good project for a beginner sewer. Materials for… Read More
Embellished Wool Stockings My inspiration for this Christmas arrived when I found these two vintage wool blankets at a local antique shop. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but price tags for $12 each. Umm. SOLD. The blue and green blanket had stockings written all over it. I made a pattern, because that is how I roll, but Martha Stewart has… Read More
I made some pillow shams following the Design Sponge Pillow Sham Tutorial. I found the fabric at a local discount fabric store and fell in love with it immediately. It was green with turquoise accents. What’s not to love? Duralee Flora Imerialis- Moss The tutorial was well written and had lots of pictures to follow along with. I made sure… Read More
Soon the days will be getting cooler, so I am trying to cozy up the house a bit. A wool throw is the perfect addition, and a good size throw can be made with just two yards of fabric. The fabric I used was from Jo-Ann Fabrics, and it was 45″ wide, but you could use a 54″ or 60″… Read More
While I had a little down time during our vacation (more on that later), I happened upon this post at A Beautiful Mess. It was a tutorial on how to make a paint-by-number pillow. I knew immediately that I would be making one and bookmarked it for my return home. It has all the crafts that I love in… Read More
Ikat Curtains It is slow going around here with summer vacations and visitors, but I did manage to make a little progress on the master bedroom with some quick sew curtains. They were fairly simple to make, because I used 84″ white curtain panels for the lining. They were only $10 at Target, so it turned out to be cheaper… Read More
