Month: April 2018

Monthly Roundup ~ April 2018

If you’ve been around for a bit, you may notice some changes to my Monthly Roundup post. The biggest one is that it’s on Monday instead of Friday. Part of that had to do with scheduled posts & part of it is just because I decided to move it. I felt like some of my […] Read more…

Fat Quarter Cubes QAL with the Fat Quarter Shop

Today I’m sharing my version of the Fat Quarter Cubes QAL from the Fat Quarter Shop. The squares are 18 1/2″, which makes for a fun & quick sew, even with the borders. I sewed up the whole top in one day! Now, as easy as it was to make the top, it was twice […] Read more…

Gardening Update ~ April 2018: Planning to Plant

Are y’all ready for this month’s gardening update? Well, I’m just ready to start my garden already! Today I can only show y’all whats blooming that was already growing. I’m hoping to get some actual planting done this weekend. I’ll also give y’all a peak at my dad’s veggie garden which is looking pretty tasty! […] Read more…

Sewing Machine Presser Feet ~ Part 3: Zippers & Buttons

Time for Part 3 of my Sewing Machine Presser Feet series! Today I’m reviewing various zipper feet, the buttonhole foot, & button foot. Most garments & bags need some type of fastener, so these feet are good to have around if you sew either one. I know putting in zippers is intimidating for some people, […] Read more…

Painting at the Artsy Fartsy Experience

  Last Friday my mother & I took a painting class at the Artsy Fartsy Experience. We had so much fun! I want to share more about our experience & more about this fun new business in our community. This is such an amazing place to go & they offer way more than painting! Disclaimer: […] Read more…

DIY Rope Basket ~ Pinterest Challenge

Welcome to the April Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop {and y’all too} to not just pin, but to make it happen! Look below for a list of past Pinterest Challenges. Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which […] Read more…

Fabric Art Using Yarn ~ Spring Tree

Time for the next Craft Room Destash Challenge! This month I’m making a fabric art spring tree using my fiber & fabric scraps and free motion quilting. I made a winter tree a couple months ago & I want a tree for each season. My scrap bins are always in need of a good destash, […] Read more…