Hello again, everyone. Carolyn here from Carolyn’s Canvas to share my new, bright, shiny casserole carrier with you. When I saw Fairfield’s gold Aluminor, I knew almost instantly what it would be used for—a casserole carrier. The one I have has seen its better days; it has been to many church suppers, family dinners and […]
Going “thrifting” is not a new trend, but it has been becoming more popular recently. Going to a thrift store or browsing garage sales can seem intimidating because of the sheer volume of objects, furniture, and clothing that usually aren’t organized well. If you know what to look for when you’re thrifting, you can save […]
We’re back! Our 30 Under 30 blog series is back in full swing as some of our featured bloggers are here to bring you their favorite sewing projects. From gorgeous dresses, vintage-inspired garments, and even a fun craft project or two, these designs all hold special memories and meaning to our bloggers. Several of these sewing […]
You see teddy bears and stuffed rabbits everywhere you go, but what about a stuffed hammerhead shark? This DIY Hammerhead Shark Softie from Swoodson Says is a unique take on stuffed animals that your kids will love! Encourage their love of nature by exposing them to some of the world’s less common animals. It might even […]
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 […]
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 […]
It seems that no matter where you go this time of year, you’re bound to stumble upon what seems like an infinite amount of delicious pumpkin recipes to get you through the fall. However, pumpkins aren’t just great for eating; they’re also the decoration of choice all autumn long! Whether it be Halloween or Thanksgiving, […]
With the holidays quickly approaching, I know I’m spending more and more time in the kitchen. Not only do I feel more in the mood to cook a hot meal when the weather cools down, but I’m also practicing my best potluck dish to bring to family gatherings this season. (For the record, I make […]
