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Your First Sewing Project

What was your first sewing project that you completed on your own? Do you remember? I do.  I never wanted to sew or do anything even remotely related to anything domestic...you've all heard my stories...getting kicked out of junior high home ec...crying when my mom gave me a sewing machine for my first married Christmas...etc etc etc...so when my mom dragged me to a quilting class I figured the only redeeming part of the night would be the fact that the quilt shop shared a parking lot with ... View the Post

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Keep Watching…..

Today we will post the winners of the prizes for Skirting the Issue.... ...but I need an unbiased hand to choose from the bowl of names..... So hang on. The post will be up soon and if you donated a skirt or two to Skirting the Issue you'll want to check and see if you are one who will receive a prize! -liZ   Actually...wait....we didn't realize it was September 1 and not still August 31st.....which means we need to start Teach the One today  BUT winners will be announced ... View the Post

Christmas· Quilts

A Bento Box Quilt

It's that time of year again...for me anyways. The time of year when I start planning out Christmas gifts...and handmade quilts are always in the mix. Last year I made 5 quilts for gifts, each one very different, and I enjoyed every minute of choosing the fabric, patterns, and designs for each one. This Bento Box quilt is the one that I made for my Grandparents last year.  I used Moda's Little Black Dress 2 line of fabric and it turned out nicely. But this year I'm planning one for ... View the Post

Crafts for Kids· Four Corners Fabrics· Home Decorating· Tutorials

How to Make Giant Tassels

Today we want to show you a quick way to make some fun over sized yarn tassels.  They are great for parties, kids room decor or even to decorate a playhouse or a teepee!  We have paired them in so many ways....I love how versatile they are. Materials: cotton yard (or any yarn of your choosing), piece of cardboard 11" tall (I used a manilla folder), and scissors. ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

THE Art of Homemaking

Almost every Tuesday we post about "The Art of Homemaking"...but when and why did we start doing this? Wellllll......around 6 years ago (about the same time we started this blog) I ran across a book at a thrift store entitled "The Art of Homemaking" and I HAD to buy it.  Not, necessarily because of my love for the art of homemaking but for the kitschy illustrations I found inside the book and because I saw a quotation written within it's pages that said, "BEAUTY IS A DUTY" and I thought it ... View the Post