Today, I am releasing block number 9, the final block of my new quilt pattern, Grandma’s Garden, called Onion!   This final installment includes not only the onion block, but the assembly and finishing instructions for Grandma’s Garden.  This pattern will be available free only until January 1, 2020! Grandma’s Garden was inspired by vintage seed packets.  My designs […] 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 →

Handmade gifts are such a nice option when giving and I love to share my ideas with those of you that would like to create your own.  This week, I put together 8 of my favorite unique handmade gift ideas, all exclusively from SuzysSitcom! In a last minute rush trying to get everything ready for […] Read the full article →

Create a beautiful holiday wreath with found objects!  This wreath includes sticks and pinecones scavenged from our yard, along with a beautiful camper luminary to add that personal touch. To give it that added touch, I added Fairy Lights! This pretty wreath fits the holiday season and when the holidays are over, the luminary can […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another pattern!  Instead of my regular block of the month, I’m hosting a block of the week featuring my table runner pattern- Holiday Spirits!  This pattern was super popular last year, and I’m offering it to you one block at a time free over the next five weeks! Block #5- Wreath is no […] Read the full article →

It’s that time of year to plan out all the holiday gatherings.  My family is pretty large and the holidays are a great excuse to get the whole family together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company.  Because we are a crafty kind of family (I didn’t fall far from the tree), we love to […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another pattern!  Instead of my regular block of the month, I’m hosting a block of the week featuring my table runner pattern- Holiday Spirits!  This pattern was super popular last year, and I’m offering it to you one block at a time free over the next five weeks! Block #4- Snowman is no […] Read the full article →

Join our current sew along!  Holiday for the Birds will offer 8 different bird themed quilt blocks which are assembled with simple pieced blocks.  The finished quilt top measures 48″ x 58″.  Collect each free block as they are released and create a beautiful cherished holiday quilt! Each month, I will be walking you through this quilt […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another free pattern!  Instead of my regular block of the month, I’m hosting a block of the week featuring my table runner pattern- Holiday Spirits!  This pattern was super popular last year, and I’m offering it to you one block at a time free over the next five weeks! Block #3- Presents […] Read the full article →

Today, I am releasing block number 8 of my new quilt pattern, Grandma’s Garden, called Lettuce!   Each month, I will be walking you through this quilt top step-by-step with tips, and thorough instructions and free templates.  Go HERE to see the current free block for Grandma’s Garden! Grandma’s Garden was inspired by vintage seed packets.  My designs […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another free pattern!  Instead of my regular block of the month, I’m going to do a block of the week featuring my table runner pattern- Holiday Spirits!  This pattern was super popular last year, and I’m going to offer it to you one block at a time free for the next five […] Read the full article →

I have to tell you that working with resin is a new thing for me. I’ve seen it done over the years mainly on jewelry. After studying a bit about creating with resin, I decided to try my hand at pouring resin and adding color to create a beautiful marbled effect on cutting boards. This […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another free pattern!  Instead of my regular block of the month, I’m going to do a block of the week featuring my table runner pattern- Holiday Spirits!  This pattern was super popular last year, and I’m going to offer it to you one block at a time free for the next five […] Read the full article →

This week, I would love to share with you a tutorial for beautiful holiday scene ornaments made with a few surprising dollar store finds.  These are based off of a 40 year old kit that I inherited from my grandmother.  I decided to recreate this ornament with modern materials and a few touches of my […] Read the full article →