It took me awhile to perfect my technique for making a frame with mitered corners. It wasn't the frame itself that I struggled with, but really what was the best way to attach it to my sign. I like painting signs like these on 1/4" plywood. The thicker stuff is heavier, and … [Read more...] about How To Make A Frame With Mitered Corners
Scraps
How To Create Your Own Appliqué Designs Without Drawing A Thing By Hand
Last week's appliqué baby bib sent my inbox into quite a tizzy! There were lots of questions regarding my tips for finding appliqué designs online, requests for a more detailed tutorial on how to sew them, and even a few inquiries about making your own bias tape. So I … [Read more...] about How To Create Your Own Appliqué Designs Without Drawing A Thing By Hand
End of the School Year Teacher Appreciation Gift {Scrappy Notecards Made Pretty by PicMonkey}
Funny how the end of the school can kind of sneak up on you, right? I quickly put together a set of fabric scrap notecards for each of my son's teachers last night. (And when I say quickly, I mean quickly! Today was his last day of school!) These should look familiar. They … [Read more...] about End of the School Year Teacher Appreciation Gift {Scrappy Notecards Made Pretty by PicMonkey}
Fabric Scrap Notecards
Making cards out of left over fabric scraps is one of my favorite things to do. I get to use up those last few little bits of my favorite fabrics, and also send someone a sweet message that looks great and hopefully warms their heart. These can be as simple or as complicated as … [Read more...] about Fabric Scrap Notecards
How-To: A Scrappy Christmas Ornament
Not only am I so happy to be back to the land of blogging after a very long, mitten making filled hiatus, but I'm so excited to be participating in my first blog hop! Welcome to all of my new readers! Cream City Ribbon (you may remember them from my last giveaway) helped bring … [Read more...] about How-To: A Scrappy Christmas Ornament
