I'm fascinated by Celtic knots. I love the detail, the symmetry and the fact that you can make such intricate designs with just a few continuous lines. This pillow is based on a two-stranded knot … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Starched Doily Christmas Angel
Remember this photo of random craft supplies?Here's what they turned into:A starched doily angel, perfect for topping the Christmas tree!To make your own, you'll need:A 6", … [Read more...]
How to Make Bias Tape
I'm working on a project that will use two different colors of bias tape made from quilting cotton. I love using homemade bias tape. I can make it any color or width so I always have exactly what I … [Read more...]
Fast and Easy Fabric Placemat Tutorial
I wanted some brighter-colored placemats to lighten up my kitchen for summer but I didn't want to spend a lot of time sewing. I drafted a quick and easy pattern that can be cut out with a rotary … [Read more...]
DIY Easter Decorations: Easter Egg Placemat Tutorial
I finished the Easter Egg placemats last weekend and I LOVE how they turned out. They were fairly easy to make so I'm sharing the patterns I used and a quick tutorial. There are so many different ways … [Read more...]
Easy Rice and Herb Microwave Heat Bag
It's been cold with a capital BRRR! around here for the past few weeks, and on cold evenings every extra bit of warmth is welcome. We have several rice bags that can be heated up in the microwave. The … [Read more...]