With today’s relaxed lifestyle who doesn’t have a drawer full of t-shirts? Some even collect or save t-shirts with special themes or representing certain occasions. . Eventually we grow out of these t-shirts but hate to part with them for sentimental reasons-why not save the memory in a soft and cuddly t-shirt quilt? Here’s the how to:

This year I vow to work on small manageable projects, and a yo-yo is just the thing to kick start this new found philosophy. Yo-yos are both fun and easy to make, and another way to use up those fabric scraps. You can take this fun to make craft project with you where you go, as it is easily portable in your sewing/craft bag.

Appliqué Christmas Stocking

Thanksgiving is here and gone and now the hustle and bustle begins in earnest. Have you been checking your list, and checking it twice, only to realize your list of ‘to dos’ is rather longer than time allows for a few more homemade gifts? Have heart, here’s an idea for a hand stitched, appliquéd Christmas stocking you can whip up in no time at all! The idea came from Carol, a friend, who e-mailed me for some sewing advice.

Quilted Gift Tags

With the holidays fast approaching we all will have gifts to wrap. Why not finish off that special gift this year with a personalized, quilted, gift tag? Let these simple steps kick start your imagination so you can add your own personalized touch to the gifts you give.

Quilting Essentials

Whenever starting a new hobby or attempting a new craft, it’s important to have a few of the essential items for that task. However, when you enter a craft or hobby department it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the large and varied selection of items.

How to Transfer Photos to Fabric

Some photos are just too good, too candid, or just plain too cute, to be relegated to a drawer, shoebox, or album. Some photos are meant to be “out there” for all to see. What better way to showcase those favorite photos than to transfer them to fabric and sew them into useful items to be used or displayed.

Quillows

Where did the summer go? July is gone and August is before us…and that means school…again. For my grandson it will be his first day of pre-school. Time goes so fast. I asked my daughter–in-law what was on his school supply list-hoping to see a kindergarten mat and blanket. Why? Because this grandmother has an ulterior motive, that’s why.

Free Crazy Quilt Pillow Pattern

Cut a foundation piece, any size or shape. I used the bottom card board from a very large box of Valentine candy to trace a heart shape onto a piece of muslin for my pillow.