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52 Week Sewing Challenge – February

52 Week Sewing Challenge – February

Another awesome month with 52 Week Sewing Challenge – February! Lots of fun, creativity and inspiration to get my sewing juices flowing! Week Seven – Sew Something with a Unique Stitch I completed the Week 7 Challenge before Week 6. However, it’s not an issue because the 52 Week Sewing Challenge is flexible enough to allow such adjustments! For this week’s challenge, I chose to create a top using a pattern from Charm Patterns. The Rita Blouse is a vintage…

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Quilt As You Go Casserole Hot Pad

Quilt As You Go Casserole Hot Pad

Welcome to my latest project tutorial: the Quilt as You Go Casserole Hot Pad! This handy kitchen accessory is not only functional, but it’s also a great way to show off your quilting skills. The “quilt as you go” technique is a fun and easy way to create a quilted project. The best part? You’re quilting as you’re piecing, so once you’re done, you’re done! Don’t worry if you’re not an experienced quilter – this project is perfect for beginners…

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52 Week Sewing Challenge – January

52 Week Sewing Challenge – January

What a month it has been! The January 52 Week Sewing Challenge was filled with creativity, innovation, and lots of fun. Here’s the projects I tackled in January for the weekly challenges. Week One – Clean Your Sewing Space/Work In Progress The year started with a bang as I took some time to clean my sewing space and work on finish a work-in-progress. I started the Bowl & Plate Cozies before Christmas and they were a great way to kick…

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Sew a Reusable Snack Bag

Sew a Reusable Snack Bag

Reusable snack bags are a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bags. Let’s sew a reusable snack bag! It’s a fun and eco-friendly project that allows you to reduce waste while adding a personal touch to your snack time routine. Let’s Do This! Materials Steps Apply fusible vinyl to the right side of lining following manufacturer’s instructions. Lay zipper face down on right side of outside fabric with edges even. Pin along lower edge of zipper. Lay lining fabric right side…

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52 Week Sewing Challenge 2024

52 Week Sewing Challenge 2024

The 52 Week Sewing Challenge 2024 is a thrilling opportunity for sewing enthusiasts like us! It aims to inspire us to enhance our sewing skills and unleash our creativity by completing a sewing project every week throughout the year. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, this challenge provides a fantastic chance to broaden your horizons and push yourself. Each week has a new project prompt. We can choose our sewing projects based on our interests and skill levels….

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Sew Along With Down Home at Dee’s

Sew Along With Down Home at Dee’s

All About Sew Alongs Sewing is an awesome hobby that’s been around for ages. It’s not just a way to show off your artistic side but also a useful skill that lets you create clothes, home decor, and other cool stuff. One of the best ways to pick up new sewing skills and meet others who love to sew is by joining a sew along. Let me give you all the fun details you need to know about sew alongs….

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Brighten Up Your Table!

Brighten Up Your Table!

Our Dining room table is used for many things. Eating meals. Doing homework. Gathering with friends and family. Collecting clutter. The table is also the center of our dining room. I love decorating my home with little seasonal touches. Changing the runner on my dinning room table to reflect the different seasons and holidays is a quick and easy way of celebrating the time of year. Plus it’s colorful and fun! I can switch a table runner out quick and…

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Easy Envelope Pillow Cover – Comfy Cozy!

Easy Envelope Pillow Cover – Comfy Cozy!

Decorating for different seasons and holidays can be a lot of fun, but it can also be time-consuming and expensive. That’s why I love the Envelope Pillow Covers! They’re quick and easy to make, and they can change the look and feel of a room in seconds! In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make your own easy envelope pillow cover with just a few basic sewing supplies. I love decorating for the different seasons and holidays! Pillow…

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Keep Your Cup Cozy!

Keep Your Cup Cozy!

Cup cozies are a great way to keep your hands from burning when holding a hot drink or freezing when enjoying a cold one. An added benefit is cozies keeps your drink insulated. Reusable cozies also helps to reduce paper waste and give us the opportunity to help the environment. I love how colorful cup cozies lift my spirits when I see them wrapped around a special drink. That helps make my day! Sometimes the little things can lift us…

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