Now that the holidays are over and spring is just around the corner, you may be getting in the mood to get a little decluttering done. Sometimes, though, the task is just so daunting that it’s hard to know where to begin. To get you fired up, I’ve rounded up pics of 5 of the […]
Figuring out how to organize your sewing room is not always easy. In a perfect world, we would all have a spacious, well-lit room filled with yards and yards of well-organized fabric and the hum of a brand new machine. The truth is though, we all cannot be so lucky. Most of us live in […]
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 […]
Winter is a great time of year to work on a new sewing or quilting project. It’s too cold for outdoor activities, and I don’t know about you, but when it gets dark this early I’m usually too tired to do anything too physical anyway. If you’re brainstorming some ideas for new winter sewing projects […]
Each time I go to the mall or visit the city, walking by Anthropologie is simultaneously painful and delightful. The clothes and accessories are so cute—SO CUTE!!!—but the prices are, quite frankly, outrageous. I know I am not alone in feeling this way, which is why it feels extra exciting to get to present this […]
It’s Halloween week, can you believe it?! As usual, I’ve put off decorating until the last minute, and just like every year, I need to scramble to put a DIY Halloween costume together for a party I didn’t find out about until just now. The good news is, we have just enough time to whip […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says here. I’m sharing a super quick fabric scrap Halloween garland. It took me less than a hour to make this, but I love how it turned out! I’m all about fast and easy holiday sewing—we just pulled out the handmade astronaut costume I made my son and it took me […]
Avid quilters know that their love for quilting can become expensive after buying so much fabric over the years. Not to fear! The Thrifty Quilter: 13 Quilts from Recycled Materials will help you out with this problem. With budget-friendly quilts from materials you have around the house, you can continue your love for quilting while […]
Learn how to sew a pillow cover with this easy-to-follow, beginner-friendly tutorial. I bought this absolutely beautiful deer-inspired fabric to make some accent pillows for my living room. This teal/turquoise fabric was the perfect color for my rustic, vintage living room. I am loving how these look on my couch. They literally took about 20 […]
The secret to successful fall decor isn’t really a secret at all. You see them when you’re driving through town, when you’re walking your dog, or even when you’re cupping a pumpkin spice latté in the window seat of your favorite café. That’s right: the secret to fall is leaves, leaves, leaves! The fiery oranges, […]
