Maybe this is my fourth or fifth patchwork quilt made from vintage sheets? Either way, I’m growing more and more fond of vintage items. Last night I went and picked up some old vintage French doors with perfectly divided window panes. I’m still not sure where we can use them in our home, but I’m… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I kind of feel like I am giving up some trade secrets here, but then again, I may be fooling myself. You all possibly know these tips already, and I’m just the last to find them out. Either way, I wish I had known… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) If you’ve been following along here or on Instagram for any length of time, you know full well that I enjoy the creative task of making quilted pillow covers. I think these covers satisfy my longing for completed projects yet without taking the time… Read More
My little guy, Miles, is almost four months, and I just finished up his little gauze quilt. I learned a lot using gauze on both sides with wool batting in the middle. This was also my very first attempt at hand quilting! I love having a few projects to do from my rocking chair in the living room (instead of always needing to be near my sewing machine.)
Are you a neutral loving gal? Or, do you lean toward a bit of color? I go back and forth, but I almost always find myself drawn to a bit of color. But not too much color. And very little primary color. I want every color softened a bit. You don’t find much red, royal… Read More
(Please note affiliate links were used in this post.) Decorating is not really my forte. I don’t have trouble picking out what I like, but the thoughts of coordinating and organizing and melding together are a bit intimidating. I love decorating my house because I can do what I like. I don’t have to worry… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) This weekend, I finished my third quilt made solely from vintage sheets. These have been so fun for me, and they are making many memories as picnic blankets in the yard with my boys. If this is your first time to my site, be… Read More
I just added a few new quilted pillow covers to my Etsy Shop. These were definitely created with spring in mind! Here’s a precious pink quilted cover with a petite floral backing. It’s perfect for a girl’s bedroom. This yellow floral one is a made with an imitation feedsack fabric that is getting very hard… Read More
I did a little experiment last week. And I experimented on a baby gift for a friend. I’m not convinced that was a good idea, but I think it turned out okay. 🙂 (Pink & Gold Wonderland fabric |  Bambino Double Gauze | Wool Batting) I have never used wool batting. I was always convinced… Read More
I’ve been gathering up all my scraps and favorite fabrics from my little stash as I start a scrappy Dresden Plate quilt. I’ve been experimenting and experimenting until I can figure out how scrappy I want the quilt and which colors I want. Until I can figure out my perfect combination, my Etsy shop will… Read More