I finished another baby quilt! I made this Diamond Half Square Triangle Baby Quilt for a friends new little boy. I just love making this size of quilt because it is not quite as overwhelming as a larger quilt size. I learned a lot as I came up with this quilt design and I’d love … Read more
Here’s a pretty and modest neckline fix for a fancy party dress or prom dress that shows a little too much cleavage. I think it’s WAAAAY better than throwing a camisole underneath. Come see how I fixed this dress and what I learned along the way! Create a Raised Neckline in a Prom Dress My … Read more
Are you in the mood for a little holiday stitching? Easter will be here before you know it! Sometimes it’s fun to have a holiday project at your finger tips when you have a minute to stitch. I have a free Happy Easter embroidery pattern that you will want to check out. It is very simple and … Read more
Hello Sewing Friends! This is Rachel Newson (Sarah’s sister) I’m excited to be here today to teach you how to make this fun Shamrock Banner! This hand embroidered banner is sure to brighten up any room for St. Patrick’s Day. All you need is a little felt and embroidery floss. It’s a perfect beginning embroidery project. … Read more
Hello Sewing Friends! I’m here to share a little tutorial for a fun Spring Bunny Bunting to hang up for the Easter season. I feel like something is missing in my holiday decor if I don’t have some sort of banner hanging up. This one is super easy and has hardly any sewing at … Read more
Make a cute rainbow zipper pouch to share some joy this St Patrick’s day! I’m not Irish but I’m all for a celebrating a holiday with mischievous leprechauns, gold, and rainbows. At the end of a rainbow you’ll find a pot of gold right? Why not fill a Rainbow pouch with ‘gold’ and deliver it … Read more
School has ended and I am so happy that summer is here. Not for the weather, it gets unbearably hot here, but because there is no homework, minimal schedule, and lots of play time. I sewed up a graduation dress for my daughter with the Sis Boom Jamie Dress Pattern by Jennifer Paganelli! (sadly, this … Read more
I made a Buffalo Check table runner for our annual Valentine dinner this year! I love the classic look of all the Buffalo Check Quilts I see in the quilt world. I wanted to try out this design with out having to make a whole quilt so I thought I’d use it in a table … Read more
New year, new sewing goals! Come join me in my #sew15minutesaday sewing scraps challenge. Want to see what just showed up on my doorstep last night? Scraps beautiful scraps! I got some fun fabric mail!! I thought I’d share these with you because looking at fabric is just a fun as getting it in the mail. I grabbed … Read more
Do you use a Walking Foot when you sew? If not, I’m here to tell you it will up your sewing game and reduce frustration if you make quilts or handbags. Come learn all about how, why, and when to use a Walking Foot. How do Feed Dogs work? But first lets talk about “feed … Read more
Happy February!! We decided we needed a little extra fun in our house so my 8 y.o. and I are doing a Valentine’s Day Countdown. I made a list of simple activities we could do everyday and sewed up Valentine Envelope to deliver the Valentine’s day countdown activity in. I have a free printable … Read more
It is craft fair season and even though I don’t get to sell at a craft fair this year I want to show you how I make one of my very favorite things to sell… Keychains! I guess Wristlet Key Fob is a more accurate name but whatever you call them, they are everyone’s favorite … Read more
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