Today, I am helping out behind the scenes at Family Ever After. I am super excited to a guest judge in the Sew-vivor competition. This weeks challenge is right in my wheel house- Curious what everyone is making.... well, you should be, they are amazing! Hop on over to see more. Happy Crafting! ~Heather … [Read more...]
{How To} Memory Quilt – It’s a Wrap
April 4, 2012 by · 5 Comments
We have gathered, prepped and stitched our favorite tees into this amazing story.... Now what? Well, it is time to add the batting, some simple quilting stitchings and attach our backer. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 1/2 Buttons … [Read more...]
{How To} Memory Quilt – Anything Goes
March 28, 2012 by · 4 Comments
I thought it would be fun to take a break from stitching and share a few of the quilts I've made over the years. You will see that anything goes here. Top row: Baby Clothes Middle row: Men's Dress Shirts Bottom row: Hawaiian Style Shirts … [Read more...]
{How To} Flower Clips
March 26, 2012 by · 5 Comments
Today's craft is a quicky! I had some scraps of polar fleece around the studio that needed to find a new home. So, with spring flowers starting to emerge, I had an idea! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: fleece, felt, felted sweater (any would work) button needle & thread mini cloths pins Tools: needle/thread hot … [Read more...]
{How To} Memory Quilt – part 2 stitching
March 21, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Last week we started the prep work for an easy memory quilt. We gathered our favorite tees, fused with interlining, determined finished quilt size and cut our blocks. No worries if you missed the prep work- Just click here and you will be up to date in a flash! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 1/2 Buttons … [Read more...]
{How To} Finger Fun- Puppet Style
March 19, 2012 by · 8 Comments
The amount of paper that comes from school on a daily basis is over the top! And for some reason, always in a variety of colors. So, today I thought it would be fun to get creative with some of it and make finger puppets. Easy Finger Puppets This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: Paper Scraps of Felt Googly Eyes Small pom pom (or cotton … [Read more...]
{How To} Memory Quilt – part 1
March 13, 2012 by · 18 Comments
Over the years, I have made countless memory quilts for clients. The materials range from baby clothes, concert shirts to full blown 3 piece suits. The excitement and joy expressed by my clients is always truly touching. The one question that I am always asked is "How did you do that?" This "How To" series will walk you through the basics of creating a tee-shirt quilt. This project … [Read more...]
{How To} Scrapping – St. Patty’s Style
February 21, 2012 by · 41 Comments
That pesky scrap basket is full again and I am noticing a fair amount of green in the mix. Something is telling me that a holiday craft is in order. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
{How To} Letter Box
February 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
So, today is the big day!! And since today is all about the kids, I thought I would share a fun craft that my kids made all by themselves.. Mailbox- Letter Box This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: empty Kleenex hand towel box colored paper stickers double stick tape or glue stick scissors or paper cutter Basic Instructions: Remove all … [Read more...]
