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…
I totally understand the need for exciting and challenging projects. When I stumbled upon the Sophia Carry-all by Amy Butler, I was honestly smitten. Of course, I was also a little nervous since I hadn’t tried sewing a structured bag before. To add to my anxiety, it had been a while since I had done any “serious” sewing. But, despite all that, I decided to take the plunge and make the Sophia Carry-all. Researching the Project To get ready for…
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…
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…
Chronicles of “The Pink Top” New Look 6962 is a cute smock style top that has a cross over bodice with an empire waist decorated with a tie in the front. The pattern offers the option of three different sleeve styles – three quarters, sleeveless or cap sleeves. I like view D best so that’s the one I decided to make. After reading the instructions, I decided I could get the top done in a couple of sewing sessions. I…