One project can transform your space in minutes. Whether you are adding some window treatments that immediately make you room appear larger or just sewing up a small pillow for a pop of color, do-it-yourself home décor can easily turn your space from drab to fab. Unlike many DIY home décor enthusiasts, you have a […]
I definitely could define my style as being a bit on the feminine side. Frills, lace, florals—you name it—I‘ve probably worn it at some point this week. So I’m always bummed out each year when winter rolls around and suddenly it’s too cold to wear anything except the chunkiest sweater you can find and a […]
We know the drill. You’ve been so excited gearing up for your holiday plans that you’ve forgotten about a thoughtful gift for your hostess. Instead of running to the store for a last-minute panic buy, clean out your fabric stash and create a homemade gift that has a personal touch. From stylish wine bottle covers […]
Hello all you crafty people! Carolyn Wainscott here. Have you seen those beautiful Christmas trees converted from a mannequin and tree branches? I began seeing them before Christmas last year on Facebook and fell in love with the idea, but it was too close to Christmas. It would also have been a bit more involved […]
The holiday season is a great time to reflect back on all those great memories you had as a kid, and sometimes, you probably wish you could go back to a period when times were much simpler and the hustle-bustle of the holidays wasn’t quite as overwhelming as it is now. Well, this year, give […]
When I think about Christmas, I think of a well-decorated tree, a fire crackling on the hearth, and, hanging right above the fireplace, a brightly-colored Christmas stocking hanging up and waiting for Santa. Now that I’m older, I might not necessarily figure Santa as much into the equation, but every year without fail there […]
I won’t tell if you won’t. I always love “Secret Santas,” especially with my crazy family. In my mind, Secret Santa is just the newer version of a White Elephant party. There was always this Ferris Wheel shot glass set that would get passed on every single Christmas. Yeah, it sounds kind of cool when […]
Am I the only one that can already hear the faint sound of “Jingle Bells” in the distance? Fall gives way to winter all too quickly every year, and before you know it, you’ve barely survived Thanksgiving, and the candy canes are once again making their appearance. In the snowy Midwest where I live, the […]
We know how stressful the holidays can be. You’ve got your menu planned for Christmas dinner, you’ve invited all the relatives, and you’ve finished up your holiday shopping. But when you go to set the table for Christmas dinner, you’ve forgotten to think about those little decorative details that make the family meal even more […]
Around Thanksgiving, it’s so easy to get so caught up in the food preparation that you totally forget to decorate the house. To avoid any added holiday stress, get started on your table decor early with these free sewing patterns! These Thanksgiving sewing projects, from napkins to table runners, are so easy but will really […]
