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Finally! A way I can help those in Japan
It is easy to get stuck in the mind frame of the helpless observer, especially when the need is so great, and so far away. I also feel such guilt being frustrated about my own problems, when in...
View ArticleMachine Quilting Tips and Fun!
In THIS post I mentioned that I learned something new that I wanted to share. After 10+ years of wanting to know how, I FINALLY learned how to machine quilt!!!! I have attempted a couple of small...
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The Adventures of Mr. Chick and Felt Grass Tutorial
The long and cold winter has finally come to and end and lonely Mr. Chick is searching for green pastures to call home.Read more »
View ArticleCrispy Carpet Room Redo
When we purchased our home the year my husband and I were first married back in 1999, it had some repulsive interesting elements to it, such as the dry sauna room in the basement, or the 20 plant hooks...
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Floppy Eared Bunny Purse Pattern- Free!
Spring is still taunting me here in Utah. Today we had a good 8" of snow in my yard when I awoke. Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that Spring officially began on the 20th of last month. At least I...
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Seam Finishes
As I was preparing a step by step tutorial of all the different seam finishes there are, I came across this post by SEW, MAMA, SEW!She has done all the work for me (and you) even though I had already...
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You like me! You really do!
Today I was finally invited to join Pinterest. A unique virtual pinboard where you can categorize and share all of your favorite things. I just started adding some images and links of my favorite...
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Easter Egg Packets
For the Primary children in my ward this week, I have made these little Easter egg packets. Eggs are said to represent new life which is why they are a symbol of Easter. Makes sense to me. I made them...
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The most uninspiring post of all time. Unless you like cake, or throw pillows.
Image courtesy of Fitnesstipsforlife.comAfter a long winter, Spring has finally shown it's face a wee bit and I suddenly have plenty of inspiration and motivation. Then I go and do something stupid,...
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My Brush with Fame at Free Pretty Things for You
Today I get to rub shoulders with a fabulous woman named Keren from Free Pretty Things for You. Keren has to be the most genuine and sweet person I know. Get to know her, seriously, she's...
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Addicted to Blogland?
I would venture to guess that a fair amount of you are addicted to Blogland, or Facebook, Twitter, Email, etc...I know I AM!This week I am taking a step to reclaim my free time. I may be crazy (well,...
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Miss Whiny Pants
To reclaim my free time and find a little more peace, I took a week off from computer land, ie. photoshop, blogs, facebook, email, etc..What did I do with all of my time during that week?You will have...
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The Ugly Frame- a Makeover Story
So what did I do with my free time all last week? A TON I tell ya!!-First of all, I finished painting my living room walls and ceiling.-I took my girls to the park several times for a picnic. -I...
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Article 11
For all of you who are remembering loved ones who have passed away-I wish now that I had not packed up all of my scrapbooks and family photos in preparation of selling our home. I really wanted to...
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It Pays to Weed
The weeds are taking over my yard!!! Finally, with a nice day to myself, I headed outside to conquer the jungle.While weeding in the flower beds, I came across a dime.So it does pay to weed, but that...
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Take Control of Hunger this Summer
It's Summer break. The kids are already running around like banshees, riding bikes and scooters, playing tag, jumping rope, and simply putting it... HUNGRY ALL THE TIME from all of the calories they...
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Kit Kat Wedding Cake
A couple of months ago I made this cake for my daughter's birthday. See my post here. This cake was a big hit all around! I thought it would make a lovely wedding cake using the white chocolate...
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Darn Hole- Needle Turn Applique tutorial, Part 1
I love crisp white pillowcases, freshly pressed, and I especially like to make them for gifts. This is one of my favorite wedding gifts to give. I had just finished sewing up a fresh pillowcase when I...
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Needle Turn Applique Tutorial- Part 2
Last time I showed you how to prepare your fabric shapes for applique using a board covered in sandpaper. I also mentioned that I used applique pins for this. They are teeny tiny. See the comparison in...
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Eye Candy for Independence Day
I'm a sucker for any quilts with pinwheels or stars. Add the colors red, white and blue and I can't resist! Check out these fun quilts for some Independence Day sewing inspiration, then come back...
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