Guess what? I have an extra beach toy bag + seashell collecting bag to give away! Would you like to win this pair? (Giveaway is now over. Thanks to everyone who commented!) How to enter: Head… Read More »Mesh Beach Bag + Seashell Collecting Bag Giveaway! (Ended)
I love the beach! We try to make it out to the coast at few times each year. The kids are content to sit around digging holes for the entire day while the hubs and… Read More »Mesh Beach Toy Bag Tutorial
Anyone else get irritated with the quality of women’s clothing vs. men’s? So many of the women’s sweatshirts are so thin I’m not sure how they get away with calling it a sweatshirt. I’m a… Read More »Watercolor Drip Dye
Camping truly is my happy place. It’s just so relaxing; no stress, the summer breeze, smell of the campfire… and an excuse to eat as many s’mores as I want. Each time we go we… Read More »How to Make a Freezer Paper Stencil (with Free Downloadable Stencil Design)
We really lucked out with the view from our balcony. We have this perfectly framed view of Mt. Hood year-round. It’s so amazing. Some mornings I sit at the kitchen table, sipping tea, taking advantage… Read More »Sunset Dyed Tank Top
I’m not a huge fan of dyeing things one solid color, so when I was planning out my dotted batik tank top I thought it would look really cool if the darkest color was in… Read More »Simple Dyed Ombre (Dilution Method)
Washable gel glue resist is a super simple way to create a neat effect on your fabric. The glue prevents the dye from sticking to the fabric so those areas will stay the original fabric… Read More »Washable Gel Glue Resist Batik
Ever since I first saw the first ice dyed fabric on Pinterest, I have been dying to try it (pun intended)! It makes dreamily melded colors and they always seem to turn out so beautiful.… Read More »How to Ice Dye
This is the method that is commonly used in tie dyeing, but that’s not all it’s good for! This is a good starting point to create a bunch of different variations of dye methods! Supplies:… Read More »Basic Dye Method
Last week I talked about turned edge applique using interfacing which is my favorite way to add appliques. This week I want to share a method for applique that had disastrous results. It’s called fusible… Read More »Fusible Interfacing: A Cautionary Tale (and a Stitch Comparison)
I love applique because it’s so versatile and I end up using it in a lot of my work. It just gives more freedom to do crazy designs that you wouldn’t be able to accomplish… Read More »How to Make a Turned Edge Applique Using Interfacing
My youngest is one of those people who knows exactly what he wants and is unconcerned with what other people think about it. Favorite color? Orange – which is very fitting for his outgoing, happy-go-lucky… Read More »Reversible Orange Dancing Elephant Quilt