Let’s start out 2019 with the most popular craft ideas from last year! The Sitcom continued to grow in 2018 with over 2 million views.  It was also a great year for my husband and I as we continue to travel the country in our RV.  This year, we experienced Montana, North Dakota and the […] Read the full article →

Retro Flash was influenced by our time spent on Route 66 while traveling through the west.  I love the old signage and the simpler times represented in mid century culture.  Retro Flash brings together some of my favorite 50’s themes into one fun quilt. Be sure to go to the bottom of this post for […] Read the full article →

This month’s free Block of the Month is my new pattern for cute Doggie Placemats!  This is an easy to make pieced pattern that also supplies easy instructions for fusible applique.  Available free to Sitcom readers only until January 18, 2019. These cute placemats are a great choice for setting dishes on in order to keep […] Read the full article →

As a crafter, this is the time of year that I am always on the look out for great handmade gift ideas.  I especially love to make personalized gifts and this week I came across an idea to make personalized photo candles.  These easy to make photo candles make fabulous gifts and they take very little […] Read the full article →

Block number 2 of my new quilt pattern, Retro Flash, is called Drive In!   Once a month for the next nine months, I will be walking you through this quilt top step-by-step with tips, and thorough instructions and free templates. Join this fun sew along and we will make something amazing together! Retro Flash was […] Read the full article →

The Block of the Month pattern for November 2018 was my new pattern called Holiday Spirits!  This fun applique pattern will brighten up your holiday table. For my most current Block of the Month free pattern can be found HERE! Following the popularity of my Halloween themed table runner called, Spookie Spirits, I created another […] Read the full article →

Are you looking for a unique gift to make for someone?  Here is a great project that is simple, takes very little supplies to make and the result is just beautiful! This post also includes more great unique gift ideas.  So be sure to page to the bottom for lots of inspiration! Really.  All you […] Read the full article →

I’m so excited to release my latest quilt pattern called Retro Flash!  Once a month for the next nine months, I will be walking you through this quilt top step-by-step with tips, and thorough instructions and free templates.  Join this fun sew along and we will make something amazing together! Retro Flash was influenced by […] Read the full article →

As a crafter, this is the time of year that I start creating for the holidays.  Time goes so quickly!  Here is a great way to create a cute Santa Ornament with paper mache, yarn and foam board!  This ornament is a perfect addition to your holiday tree.  Fun project that you can make for […] Read the full article →

This month, I am using a simple pieced quilt pattern, uncooked rice and cinnamon potpourri oil to create Scented Trivets!  These trivets are a great place to sit a hot teapot, or pan.  The heat will result in a wonderful scent filling the air. Scented Trivets make great gifts!  And they are fun to make […] Read the full article →

Do you have a bunch of magazines or brochures hanging around taking up space?  As we travel, we tend to accumulate them.  This week, I came up with a great way to recycle them and create the look of ceramic mosaic with paper! Looks like real ceramic mosaic, doesn’t it? I’m SO excited to be […] Read the full article →

I’ve never been a huge fan of scary Halloween decorations.  Orange isn’t my favorite color and being scared isn’t my favorite thing.  So, I tend to decorate with fall themed items rather than going the scary-witchy route. This week I created a whole mess of Halloween Scented Tea Lights with Navel Oranges!  Scented with allspice, […] Read the full article →

It has been a fun six months with the Sonoran Trail Sew Along!  I hope you had as much fun with this pattern as I did when I put it together.  This particular Sew Along is now complete. AND…I’m announcing a new Sew Along beginning in November! Sonoran Trail was created with southwestern influences, as […] Read the full article →

Do you love free patterns?  Each month in 2018, I will feature a new block of the month pattern using different quilting and sewing methods.  There is something here for every skill level! This month we are celebrating Halloween with a fun holiday themed table runner called Spookie Spirits!  This pattern features blended wool applique, […] Read the full article →