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Each month in 2018, I will feature a new block of the month pattern that includes both applique and quilt piecing. There is something here for every skill level! Love Birds and Pinwheels is the first of the quilt block patterns for 2018. Go to my Block of the Month Page to see what the…
I love the look of 3 dimensional art and metal embossing is a fun way to come up with a unique project. This week, I took one of my older patterns, Holiday Partridge, and made her into a brilliant foil embossed piece of art. This easy DIY project is based off of grade school memories….
Summer is coming to a close and it is time to start thinking about putting together some Back to School Crafts! Here at the Sitcom, there are plenty of tutorials for back to school items like book covers, messenger bags, laptop cases and more. So, I put together my crafty ideas with a few I…
Here is a little summer fun to brighten up a canvas bag! Make a fun beach tote with my free Gossiping Birds Pattern and a blank canvas bag! But if you don’t have the time to do it yourself, you can always grab one of those bulk tote bags. I’m here to bring some neon…
Way back in high school, one of the fun things we did in art class was create our own stamps by carving linoleum blocks. Recently, I’ve been thinking about that project and the possibility of not only creating my own stamps, but also beautiful stamped fabric. Carving linoleum for stamps is just one of many…
As a fan of arts and crafts, I’m sure you are aware of the latest fad of adult coloring books. I have to say that when I first saw them, I raised an eyebrow. I mean, aren’t we a little too old for that? Well, adult coloring books have caused a big stir with everyone from…
Have you ever needed to enlarge a pattern, but did not have a copier handy? Happens to me all the time! You see, I live in a RV and a copier would take up so much room that I’d have to find other accommodations for the husband. Fortunately for him, I use an easy grid way…
This Friday is National Draw a Bird Day! How do I know? Well, my other website Daily Holiday Blog celebrates all those unique and unusual holidays. When it comes to birds, any day is a good day to celebrate! Birds have always inspired me. I design and offer many free patterns and it seems that…
I love scented candles. And being of the crafty sort, I felt the need to create something fun to go along with them. After all, you can’t have candles without something fun to hold them. Right? These pretty City Skyline Luminaries are easy to make from recycled glass jars and are absolutely beautiful when lit by…
I’ve been busy this week giving my Etsy shop a whole new look and I’d love to share it with you! The Sitcom Store is full of my favorite things, including Gossiping Paisley Chickens, quilt patterns, craft kits, and lots of over colorful crafty home decor. I’ve been playing with a new graphic program and…
My latest quilt pattern made especially for the younger set is called Sleepy Puppies! In need of a unique and personal baby gift? Or maybe something very cute for your toddler’s bed? Sleepy Puppies Baby Quilt Pattern- $4.99 (Finished size- 34″ x 52″) Sleepy Puppies Twin Size Quilt Pattern- $4.99 (Finished size- 52″ x 82″) Sleepy…
Reader, Deb from Deb9 Creations, contacted me to let me know that she recreated my free Gossiping Birds Pattern into an amazing piece of artwork for her sister! Don’t you just love the bright, sunny colors! Deb used scraps of pretty paper on a canvas that she had textured and painted orange. Her final project and…
Just in time for the holidays, I have decided to offer up eight of my premium patterns in The Sitcom Big Pattern Giveaway! Want a chance to win a prize package that includes all the patterns below? Sleeping Mermaid Pattern One very sleepy mermaid just waiting for you to bring her to life! This pdf…
I just love receiving emails from my readers who have tried out my patterns and projects! This past week, I received some great photos of readers projects that I would like to share with you. They did amazing work! One reader not only took on the Enchanted Fish project, but went even further with her…
My new pattern, available to Sitcom readers is called “Gossip“. This pattern can be downloaded for free and made into a multitude of gossipy projects, including the mirror painting below. Art with a bit of gossip thrown in! I have been holding onto a thrift store mirror for quite a while now, just waiting for…