Sometimes in our lives something happens that hurts us so deeply that we never fully heal, leaving us with a wound in our heart that stays with us for the rest of our life. This… Read More »Mend My Broken Heart Quilt Pattern
This is the first mini quilt I’ve made. I knew I would eventually hang it on the wall but I just really wanted to get it finished so I took the attitude of I’ll just… Read More »How to Hang a Mini Quilt After it’s Bound
Quarter square triangle blocks are pretty versatile little units that are handy to have in your sewing repertoire. Have you ever made half square triangle (HST) blocks? Quarter square triangles are as simple as making… Read More »Quarter Square Triangles Tutorial
I don’t know why it’s so hard to find baby sleep sacks in anything other than the smallest size but with my jumbo baby’s toes squishing at the end of their sleep sack I was… Read More »McCall’s 7219 Infant’s Bunting Pattern Review
I’ve been going crazy with sewing projects using paper patterns lately, especially baby stuff. Because they’re so small, baby items are often quick and easy and so much fun! This also means that I’m reusing… Read More »Making Tissue Paper Sewing Patterns More Durable
Ever since I first heard about Elizabeth Hartman I have been dying for an excuse to make one of her patterns. Everyone seems to love her designs and they’re always super cute but the right… Read More »Elizabeth Hartman’s Dinosaur Quilt Pattern Review
I, being the fairly unfashionable sort of person that I am, have a wardrobe consisting entirely of sweatshirts and tank tops. I literally wear sweatshirts daily – and yes, even in summer – because apparently… Read More »Does Tie Dye Fade Over Time? A Real World Example
I’ve been buying lots of baby clothing patterns with this grandiose idea that I’m going to be making all these clothes for my baby, and so far I’ve only managed to make the jumpsuit (view… Read More »McCall’s 7039 Infant’s Jackets, Bodysuits, and Pants Pattern Review
We were gifted this great classic rocking chair when we found out we were pregnant. The only problem was that there weren’t any cushions, and sitting on the hard wood for extended periods of time… Read More »How to Make a Zippered Chair Cushion
If you’re ready to take your ice dyeing to the next level, simple folding techniques can really add some interest to your fabric! Accordion folding is an easy technique that gives your fabric a beautiful… Read More »Accordion Fold Ice Dye Technique
A big theme for 2020 was adaptability. Take last Halloween for example. Normally I go crazy making elaborate costumes for the kids to wear for their school Halloween party and trick-or-treating but last year that… Read More »McCall’s 7518 Hooded Onesie Review
Ice dyeing can create some beautiful designs but it comes with a lot of unpredictability. Since I’m typically a person who like to know exactly how things are going to look when they’re done my… Read More »How Do You Control Color When Ice Dyeing?