For five years I carried this beauty with me, and while I love my daughter with all my heart, I'm actually referring to the quilt in the picture above. I started this quilt when that precious five year old little girl was just four weeks old. Together, her and I took the last … [Read more...] about Five Years In The Making {A Hand Applique Love Affair}
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Pull Up A Chair…Let’s Talk Crafts (Volume 2)
Life gets crazy pretty fast. And with warm weather (hopefully) around the corner, things aren't going to slow down. So I thought it would be nice today to take some time to just chat. This post was such a hit last time around, why not grab a cup of coffee and join in the fun … [Read more...] about Pull Up A Chair…Let’s Talk Crafts (Volume 2)
Uncharted Craft Waters
Do you still get that "butterfly in your tummy" feeling when you start a new craft adventure? That "I can't wait to jump into this project head first, but I'm not really sure if I'll make it out of the water unscathed" feeling? I do. And I love it. It lets me know I'm still … [Read more...] about Uncharted Craft Waters
Do You Make Your Own Bias Tape?
Making your own bias tape.... This is a "no-brainer" for some of you. And for some of you, you are perfectly happy buying it pre-made. But after my Applique Baby Bib post, I did get a few people asking questions, so here are responses to your FAQ's, plus a quick how-to … [Read more...] about Do You Make Your Own Bias Tape?
Raw Edge Applique {Sewing Tutorial}
Today we're talking raw edge appliqué, and I'm sharing a step-by-step tutorial for my super simple technique that I use for almost all of my appliqué projects. (If you missed the first part of this post, where I shared my how-to for creating your own appliqué designs without … [Read more...] about Raw Edge Applique {Sewing Tutorial}