Let’s celebrate Valentines Day using acrylic paints, cardboard scraps, Mod Podge and lots of paper scraps to create a fun card holder.  This project is a great way to use up recycled cardboard, takes very little time, and adds a touch of whimsey to your holiday decor! This card holder is made entirely with scraps and […] Read the full article →

Let’s start off the new year with a bang.  How about a new monthly series of free patterns?   Each month this year, I will be offering a new table runner and mini wall quilt pattern free for one month only. Create something fun for each month of the year.  These patterns can be made into […] Read the full article →

Seagull Paradise is my latest quilt pattern sew-along!  Each month, I will be releasing one block of this fun quilt pattern absolutely free!  Don’t miss a block and sign up to subscribe to my newsletters for reminders! Today, I am releasing Block #5 of Seagull Paradise- the Fish Block! Seagull Paradise is a fun happy quilt […] Read the full article →

Esmeralda’s Garden Sew Along is now over. If you would like more information on the pattern, GO HERE.  My current Sew alongs can be found here: Seagull Paradise and Monthly Table Runner Series. Esmeralda’s Garden features cute forest creatures, and wild flowers using the bright colors of Kaffe Fassett fabric against a navy blue background.  […] Read the full article →

Create cute angel ornaments with macaroni!  Loved making macaroni decorations as a child?  This takes it to a whole new level!  I used my macaroni angel ornaments as place settings.  Easy step by step tutorial. I’m always looking for fresh new ideas to make the holiday table special, and this year I wanted to add personalized place […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another Bench Pillow pattern!  Each month this year, I am offering a new bench pillow pattern free for one month only. NOTE: This Series has ended.  Please check out my new Table Runner Series Sew Along!  For previous patterns, go to my pattern shop. Start with one bench pillow form. Then change […] Read the full article →

Seagull Paradise is my latest quilt pattern sew-along!  Each month, I will be releasing one block of this fun quilt pattern absolutely free!  Don’t miss a block and sign up to subscribe to my newsletters for reminders! Today, I am releasing Block #4 of Seagull Paradise- the Sandcastle Block!  For the current FREE Seagull Block, GO […] Read the full article →

Esmeralda’s Garden Sew Along is now over. If you would like more information on the pattern, GO HERE.  My current Sew alongs can be found here: Seagull Paradise and Monthly Table Runner Series. Esmeralda’s Garden features cute forest creatures, and wild flowers using the bright colors of Kaffe Fassett fabric against a navy blue background.  […] Read the full article →

For a crafter, this is my favorite time of year.  And Santa is a common theme!  Creating fun things to decorate the house and make the holidays merrier is part of the fun!  I put together 7 of my favorite Santa themed projects to help you along with that. We have everything from crochet patterns, […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another Bench Pillow pattern!  Each month this year, I am offering a new bench pillow pattern free for one month only.  NOTE: This Series has ended.  Please check out my new Table Runner Series Sew Along!  For previous patterns, go to my pattern shop. Start with one bench pillow form. Then change out […] Read the full article →

Seagull Paradise is my latest quilt pattern sew-along!  Each month, I will be releasing one block of this fun quilt pattern absolutely free!  Don’t miss a block and sign up to subscribe to my newsletters for reminders! Today, I am releasing Block #3 of Seagull Paradise- the Sailboat and Snail Trail Blocks! For the current free Seagull […] Read the full article →

Esmeralda’s Garden Sew Along is now over. If you would like more information on the pattern, GO HERE.  My current Sew alongs can be found here: Seagull Paradise and Monthly Table Runner Series. Esmeralda’s Garden features cute forest creatures, and wild flowers using the bright colors of Kaffe Fassett fabric against a navy blue background.  […] Read the full article →

In the mood for a little Halloween fun?  This week, I put together a cute group of Witchy-Poo Luminaries.  This craft project is not only fun, but a great use of recycled jars and soda cans. Add a battery operated tea light to each luminary and these little witches make a great Halloween decoration for […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another Bench Pillow pattern!  Each month this year, I am offering a new bench pillow pattern free for one month only.  NOTE: This Series has ended.  Please check out my new Table Runner Series Sew Along!  For previous patterns, go to my pattern shop. Start with one bench pillow form. Then change out […] Read the full article →