Summer quilts and summer sewing projects are a great way to celebrate the season.
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. And, […]
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 […]
During the heat of summer, you’ll think of one sweet treat to eat that will cool you down: ice cream! As a kid, I always kept my ears open for the music that the ice cream truck played and would run out to the front of the house as soon as I heard it. Now, […]
It’s finally summer time! The weather is warm and summer parties are springing up everywhere. You’ll want make some decorations for your next backyard party, whether it’s for a holiday or birthday party. DIY parties are all about having fun, which is why you’ll want to sew up some simple games to play for children […]
The next time you take your little ones to the park for a picnic, don’t forget to bring a soft blanket to sit on! These 17 “outdoorable” quilt patterns are perfect for summertime fun and spending time in the great outdoors with your favorite people. 17 Outdoorable Quilt Patterns for Picnics Whether you’re taking your grandkids outside for lunch, […]
Today we have a guest post from Katie of Running With a Glue Gun! Now that the weather’s getting warmer, all we can think about is summer. Katie will show you how to upgrade your denim shorts and give them a stylish makeover! Read on for the full tutorial, and don’t forget to check out Katie’s blog […]
If you’re a gal with a little more up top, you’ll know that a lot of the time those flimsy store-bought swimsuits just don’t offer enough support for us to wear. But of course those are the suits that tend to be cutest and least expensive – if you splash out (get it?) for a […]
The thing that I love about summer the most, are the cute, light dresses that come out in stores. Unfortunately, I’m the type of shopper where I shop at a handful of stores, and none of them are cheap. It’s not that I choose to have expensive taste, it’s just in my nature. On the […]
Despite it being July, the temperature in Chicago yesterday was a high of about 65. That’s cold. Super cold compared to what I was expecting for the summer. I’m from Kansas City, Missouri, and after my sister’s wedding this past weekend, I have an itch for some scorching sun. I might *gasp* actually miss the […]
You may be thinking that yellow is such a flat color–au contraire my friend. There are so many rich shades of yellow to play with and put together that the color itself can be paired with so many other color combinations. Yellow is the in-between color on the rainbow. Teal and yellow, yellow and purple, […]
