Saw these crayon rolls last year and loved them. I knew once I finally got my sewing machine, I needed to make them. So when my sewing machine and I fell back in love this week, I made one. And guess what? It was easy. And my Princess LOVED it. She wants to take it everywhere. Now I can't wait to make more. You can find an easy tutorial here. … [Read more...]
Easy Sewing: DIY Fabric Business Card Holder
I had a moment this week where my sewing machine and I finally clicked. Yep, we did. I am so happy. All this time, I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. And then I knew. Now I can't get enough of my sewing machine. We are in love again. I made this lovely little business card holder. {Well, I think it is lovely!} Perfect for my mommy cards that include my blog address, Facebook, Twitter and email! You can find an easy tutorial here. … [Read more...]
5 DIY Gifts for Mom
Mother's Day is just around the corner. I love Mother's Day! Not just because I am a Mother but also because I like to celebrate the Mothers in my family. My favorite kinds of gifts to receive truly are handmade gifts - they just feel more special. Looking online I found a few things to make for Mother's Day; great gifts for mom. DIY items that are just too cute not to share. There are only five here now, but there are so many more items that I've saved on Pinterest that I'd like to … [Read more...]
Quilted Hot Pad
Okay, I finished my second sewing project: A Quilted Hot Pad. I used the tutorial found at the online Craft zine. While I was making this project, (which turned out pretty bad), I realized I need to learn more about upper and lower tension. I don't even want to show you guys the back of my project. It looks terrible. The tension is off, so I need to read up on more that. But here is the top:I will work on these more. But my next project will be:Crayon Roll for my Princess. I can't … [Read more...]
My First Sewing Project
Is not the greatest...It took a LONG time...But, I am so proud of myself!Join me on my journey as I make simple sewing crafts, won't you?I choose to make a Pocket Tissue Holder. (Please don't look too closely. It is so uneven!)It seemed like the most simple project to choose.I used the vintage fabric I purchased at the thrift store, and some coordinating fabric from Joann's.Here it is: Up next will be Quilted Potholders. I think.Linking up this week to:and to All Things Merry and Brite … [Read more...]
