Awhile back we showed you how to make a Gingham Baby Quilt but I just recently re-did my guest room and wanted a large black and white gingham quilt to go in that room. So, I modified the original tutorial from using 5" pre-cut squares to 10" pre-cut squares which made the perfect size quilt for the bottom of a queen bed that I have in that room. And I REALLY REALLY love this quilt! It is so great in that room and looks amazing with the giant sized gingham squares. It's such a simple quilt ... View the Post
Wool Applique Tips and Tricks
Wool applique is just plain fun. I used to shy away from it...it sounded hard and fussy...but I'm here to tell you...it's not! If you have never tried wool applique but have wanted to give it a go here are a few tips and tricks to help you on your way: ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: Learn to Rest
"When you get tired, learn to rest, but don't quit." Several weeks ago I found myself one afternoon having a breakdown. It was a week where everything went wrong. The kids had so many things going on but yet were not willing to get any of them done. It was end of term (enough said). Projects, homework galore. They were also constantly fighting with each other about the most inane things. I couldn't get dinner on the table to save my life. I forgot appointments. I was done. And done. And ... View the Post
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
This slow cooker chili has a secret ingredient which you will find in the recipe list. Don't be afraid of it....it makes the chili creamy and thick and only you will know it's in there, but it makes a world of difference in how it tastes at the end. Trust me on this one!!! Slow Cooker Chili Recipe 2 lbs. ground beef 1 small green pepper diced 1 small onion diced 2 cans chili beans (can substitute kidney beans if you prefer) 2 cans of petit diced tomatoes 1 small can of ... View the Post
5 Baby Quilt Patterns For Beginners
We are often asked about what patterns would be great for a baby quilt for the beginning quilter. So today I am sharing five of our patterns that are made for someone who is wanting to start quilting and wanting to make a baby quilt either as a gift for a loved new baby or a baby on the way. The first is the Scrappy Sawtooth Pattern. The finished quilt looks amazing but the instructions are written specifically with a beginning quilter in mind. The PDF pattern (that you download and print ... View the Post
More than 25 Easy Costumes to Make Using Black Pants and a White Shirt
Today we have more than 25 different costumes you can put together in less than 10 minutes that begin with a simple pair of black pants and a white shirt. Let's face it...there are some years when you are costume maker of the year and spend hours transforming your child into the character of her dreams...and then there are those years that you are lucky to round up a sack for trick or treating. If it's the later kind of year this year then this is the post for you! ... View the Post
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