Three Little Birds Bag
I received this wonderful bag as a gift from my Mom this past weekend. She created it using upholstery fabrics she bought on sale at Hancock Fabrics and wool fabrics she has collected over many years. She is always on…
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Lavender Eye Pillows
I have so much lavender in my garden, and I love finding ways to use it. Making a lavender eye pillow is a perfect fast project… and they make a wonderful homemade gift for friends. You’ll also want one or…
Cozies for the Night Owl
My kids affectionately call homemade pajama bottoms “Cozies” and they prefer them to anything from the store by a mile. I just finished these sweet little owl fabric pajama bottoms for Emma yesterday and after sleeping in them last…
Fireworks in the Kitchen- Table Runner
My kitchen table is in need of some serious sprucing up for the 4th of July. I went looking for ideas and, as I often do, ended up at Martha Stewart’s website. I wanted a project that wouldn’t cost a…
Spruce Up Dad’s Gift with a Custom Label
I love gifts that are personal and homemade. But making a gift for my husband is always a challenge for me. Anything too cutsy is just not him. Every once in a while I hit it just right… like the…
Cupcake for a Cowboy
My favorite little cowboy is turning one year old next week. His name is Sean and his mom, Cherie’ is one of my dearest friends. I wanted to make him something special for his big day. How about a bib…
Wear it out…
I guess ripping the rear end of your jeans isn’t a new thing. What’s new is throwing those ripped jeans in the trash can. My grandmother would cringe if she knew some of the things I used to throw away.…
Embroidery Lessons on a Rainy Day
If you live in Utah or near by and get the TV station ABC4, check out Good Things Utah today at 10:00 am. I am giving away my flouncy little apron and ribbon flower pin from Give Away Today to…
Flouncy Little Aprons
I love wearing an apron. I put one on when I am cooking and forget to take it off. They’re just so comfortable and convenient. I always have a place to dry my hands or a handy pocket to put…
Ribbon Flower Pin Tutorial
I thought with pretty good certainty that the last corsage I would ever pin on was at Senior Prom in High School. But I was wrong. A few weeks ago I visited the Quilting Cottage in American Fork, Utah. I…
Scraps for a Book Cover
Do you remember the skirts I made for Lily and Emma out of scraps? After they were done, I still had leftover fabric. I couldn’t just let it go to waste. I found the perfect way to use them when…
Making Something Wonderful… Priceless
Have you ever looked around at all the wonderful free patterns available? When you are making it do, free is such a good thing. Most of the free patterns available are quick and easy. You can make a gift for…