My mom recently came to visit me in Utah. While she was here we started working on a quilt for my baby boy. I cut, she sewed, and within a few hours the quilt top was done! This was one the first projects I used my Design Wall for. I was able to move around […]
Quilter’s Design Wall
Ever since I first saw a quilter’s design wall on Pinterest, I knew I needed to have one. If you are unfamiliar, it is a board covered with quilt batting that you can stick your in-progress quilt blocks onto. It is especially a great idea for those of us with pets who do not want […]
Weekend Coin Quilt Tutorial, part 2
This is the second half of the tutorial for Mary’s Weekend Coin Quilt. Please pardon my dark photos. I took these pics in January, then failed to finish the binding on the quilt until recently. This quilt really does come together quickly, and fast enough for a weekend…. you just have to not be a procrastinator like […]
Large Hot Pad Tutorial
As promised in the Pyrex handle cover tutorial, here are the instructions for making your own large hot pad. It is perfect for protecting your dining table or counters from a hot casserole dish. You will need: 13×9″ batting 13×9″ Insul-Bright (or second layer of batting) 13×9″ fabric for the top 16×12″ fabric for the […]
Hexi Pincushion Tutorial
Life has been chaotic lately! We’ve been going through the IVF treatment, my husband just started a new job, we put a contract on a house to move closer to the new job, we put our house on the market, and I’ve begun packing. Phew!! Needless to say, my crafting time has been put on […]
Weekend Coin Quilt Tutorial, part 1
My best friend (Mary) in Oklahoma recently requested a quilt similar to one I made for my sister in law last year. Carli’s consisted of stacked coins in a larger than standard throw size. In fact, it was nearly a twin size quilt, so when Mary requested a repeat, I knew I needed to be shrunk down to […]
Pyrex Handle Covers
I recently bought a set of new 13×9″ Pyrex casserole pans. The new ones now come with lids and handles…. both features that my old one lacked. After using one for the first time I realized they needed a padded handle to make passing a dish around easier on the hands. I tried three different […]
Fabric and Felt Star Ornaments
I have been browsing Pinterest lately for handmade ornament ideas. I found these adorable gingham stars by A Spoonful of Sugar and knew I had to make a few for my tree. Photo copyright A Spoonful of Sugar Designs. Here are my finished stars! I made three of each color. A few things I did […]
Basic Utility Apron Tutorial
I recently had a custom order for a utility apron from a lady who works at a daycare. She was one of my son’s day care teachers when he was an infant. Ana wanted something she could wear at the school to keep a pen, gloves, and other items handy. This is what I came […]
Chemo Quilts and Other Gifts for Cancer Patients
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be a good time to share some information in regards to chemo quilts. I have been thinking about writing this post for a few months, ever since I created a chart for determining quilt sizes. I wanted to know first hand from someone […]