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This month, I challenged myself to work with colors that I do not normally work with. I had some leftover browns from my Sonoran Trail Quilt, and worked them into a pieced block with simple applique. The result is my new pattern called Sugar and Spice! For the current FREE Block of the Month Pattern,…
This week, I decided to go into the kitchen and make some homemade conversation hearts. They are easy to make and you can even personalize them! Did you know that Candy Conversation Hearts are unavailable this year? Necco, the candy company that has been making the candy hearts since the mid-19th century, was purchased by…
I was visiting my daughters during the holiday season and got in a crafty mood. I decided to create pretty polymer clay covered decorative pens. When I pulled out the polymer clay in beautiful colors, it wasn’t long before they joined me. We ended up making so many amazing polymer clay colored pens. You might…
Let’s kick the new year with a new Block of the Month! I picked up some beautiful fabric while in Montana last summer, and with thoughts of warmer weather on my mind, I put together my new quilt pattern called Thinking of Spring! This is an easy to make pieced pattern. Available free to Sitcom readers…
While traveling, I’m often inspired by art that I see around the country. I love the beautiful artwork of the Pennsylvania Dutch, and decided to create my own version of this unique folk art. Using a set of cork trivets, I created three different love birds folk art refrigerator magnets. And I’ve included the free…
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…
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. For the current free block of the month, CLICK HERE! These cute placemats are a great choice for setting dishes on in order to…
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…
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…
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! Plus, it pairs perfectly with custom watch straps, adding a personal and stylish touch they’ll love. This post also includes more great unique gift…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…