Winter, spring, summer, and fall quilting and sewing projects are all right here.
After moving to Chicago this summer, I’ve been looking forward to attending all of the upcoming events and creating some quick crafts. However, lately, I’ve been experiencing the problem of having a lot of stuff. Since I’ve been exploring the museums like the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, I usually have my hands full of maps […]
From a young age, we fall in love with the magic, romance, and adventure of fairy tales. From dastardly villains to beautiful princesses, the characters of fairy tales bewitch us and transport us to another world with their fantastical stories. The enchantment of fairy tales doesn’t have to end when we grow up, though. Try […]
I love the holidays. I love visiting friends and family, making new memories, and eating great food. (Maybe it’s just me, but I find that food is extra delicious around the holidays.) Of course, there’s one other reason to love the holidays: they’re an excuse to go on an all-out crafting extravaganza. There are so many great holiday craft ideas […]
This summer, the color blue is seriously trending. Blue is one of those colors everyone loves; it looks great on everyone, there are tons of flattering shades of blue, and it works for every season. Blue is so ubiquitous that navy blue practically counts as a neutral color now, along with black and taupe. Also, […]
When it comes to summer, there are two essentials that every woman wants from her wardrobe: we want to be comfortable without being hot, and we want effortless clothing that looks elegant. Unlike all the layering that comes with winter, summer clothes need to be functional and lightweight. If you want to look fashionable while […]
Need a quick and simple tote for your next beach trip? Here is a full color photo tutorial of how to make a quick and simple tote bag for your goodies and supplies. Only in California! Am I Right? Recently in California, it became illegal—yes I said illegal—for grocery stores to give you a […]
I’m not sure about you, but for me, the best thing about spring are all the flowers. Especially the pink and white blossoms that cover tree branches. The great news for sewists and flower-lovers alike, is that fabric flower tutorials are some of the easiest sewing projects around. Knowing how to make fabric flowers means […]
There is one thing for every person that they can’t seem to get enough of. For me, it is shoes. I have so many pairs of shoes stacked in my closet. You can’t tell me that I don’t wear them all, because I do wear them all. There are high boots, black and brown, ankle […]
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 […]
When seasons change, so do the fashion trends. We all know it’s hard to make a winter favorite work in the middle of the summer and vice versa. Between the different kinds of fabrics, patterns, and styles, there’s a noticeable shift in style whenever a new season rolls around. This shift might have you retiring […]
