Category: tutorials

STAMPED EGGS

This year, rather than trying some complicated egg-dying trick, I decided to bring the meaning of Easter into it.  (This sort of reminds me of our nativity.) All you need are hard boiled eggs and letter stamps. TIP: Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before stamping.  The cold/moisture from being in the refrigerator […]

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POCKET QUAD

Yesterday I showed you the inspiration for this project, and today I give you the pocket quad, as the title so states.  I chose to use mine to liven up a simple tee, but they’d be fun on anything: a backpack, skirt, apron… Simple enough, so let’s skip the jabber and get right to it! […]

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SCRAPPED ANIMAL: BUNNY

In honor of Easter, this month’s scrapped animal is a little bunny.  Seeing this bunny float around our house with two happy girls has made it feel a little more like spring.  The sunny weather helps too! I think my favorite is the colorful tail. MATERIALS NEEDED scrapped bunny PDF pattern scrap fabrics in 2 […]

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COLOR BLOCKED GLOVES

Yesterday I showed you my snowy inspiration for these color-blocked gloves, and today I’m going to give you the how-to.  I love me a project that’s less than five steps long.  Oh, and less than two dollars.  No big deal. MATERIALS NEEDED: Two sets of knit gloves.  I got mine 2 for $1.50 Matching thread […]

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SCRAPPED ANIMAL: DUCKBILL PLATYPUS

I’m thinking of making this scrapped animal pattern thing a monthly tradition, thoughts?  Like, a new friendly pattern for you each month… But for now, this stout little platypus is full of color.  His wide beak and quilted tail show his classic style.  With your choice materials, he really will be all yours. MATERIALS NEEDED […]

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