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Quilts· Tutorials

How to Hand Bind Your Quilt

I have been handbinding a lot of quilts lately, some for upcoming projects (that we can't wait to tell you about) and some for quilts that I have made in trying to use up my stash and scrap piles this year.  This quilt that is pictured above I actually finished last fall and finally got it bound last weekend.  And I love it.  I used an assortment of blues, tans and coral colors throughout the quilt and I really love the color combinations.  It's one of my favorites to date. ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts· Tutorials

Easy Quilt Layouts for Beginning Quilters

For this months edition of our "Quilt Block of the Month" we are going to show you how to use a PLAIN, SQUARE BLOCK to make a quilt. That's it...a block...a square piece of fabric...no cutting, ironing, or fancy moves...just a bunch of squares sewn together to create something fabulous. So, if you are ready to give quilting a try check out some of these ideas.  I swear if you can sew a (semi) straight line you can sew up one of these quilt tops! If you haven't sewn quilt tops before ... View the Post

Sew for Girls· Tutorials

Easy Fabric Playhouse Tutorial

For ages I have been wanting to share instructions for an easy to make fabric playhouse and today is finally the day! When I was growing up we had a playhouse "tent" that we would put over a card table that would instantly turn that card table into a fortress, a mansion, a hideout, or a castle.  I loved it.  And I wanted to make one similar for my girls so for Christmas this year I put one together. I have seen quite a few of these that are amazing...with clear vinyl windows. flower ... View the Post

Crafts for Kids· Tutorials

Rainbow Sparkle Playdough

  We have had the sickies around here....bad colds and crazy coughs.  But during the coughs I have still been trying to find inside activities to keep them busy.  I feel like we need these in the winter and then again in the summer when it gets so hot we can't go outside in the middle of the day.  And my mom answer to a lot of days like this---playdough!  Playdough is great for all ages and after about 30 minutes of playing just with the playdough I bring out the playdough toys and we ... View the Post