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My Newest Acquisition

My grandma called me a few weeks ago and asked me if I would be interested in her old sewing machine. Interested? How soon can I pick it up? My grandpa bought this post WWII gem for my grandma soon after they were married. It makes me smile just to think about all the things my grandma (a quilting wizard) whipped up on this baby. I don't know what I love the most about this machine. The history of my grandma who learned to sew from her mother and the projects made on this machine or the ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Projects

$5 Friday…Placemats

I made these place mats earlier this week for a Mother's Day gift for my grandmother-in-law.They are super simple and super cheap. I got all the supplies at the Dollar Tree (our local dollar store). Here's the supply list:#1. 2 colored burlap place mats#2. 1 large oatmeal colored doily#3. 1 pack of 2 small oatmeal colored doilliesAnd since everything costs $1 your total will come to $4 and change. Nice.Now to put them together:#1. Cut the large doily in half.#2. Arrange 1 large and 1 small doily ... View the Post

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$5.00 Friday….Apron Style

Here's a $5 dollar and 30 minute apron that you still have time to make for Mother's Day!What you need:* 1 yard of fabric...(it will make 2 aprons but you need the 36 inch length)* 1 package of matching bias tape (or made from fabric which is what I used here)* matching thread#1 Find an apron that you like (I like simple with a curved edge) and lay it on top of your fabric. Cut around this pattern leaving a inch or so for seam allowances. #2 Starting at base of one arm and going to the base ... View the Post

Announcements

5 Dollar Fridays!

Ok. So Elizabeth and I have had so much fun making and brainstorming $5 craft items for the Studio 5 contest we've decided to make it a regular event here on our blog.This is how it will work. EVERY Friday either Elizabeth or I (or both) will post a $5 craft project here on our blog. We'll post costs, where to buy the supplies, and then show you how to put it all together.I'm like so excited about this...I can't contain myself. I have a list, and sketches, and doodles a mile long. I LOVE stuff ... View the Post