life lived creatively
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th y’all! I thought it would be fun to share some gift ideas for the maker mom – the mom that likes to makes stuff. Yes, I am a maker mom! Forget all the flowers & dinners, I want things related to making. I’m sure there are other mom’s out […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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. Past Challenges So this month, I chose […] Read more…
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…
Does your trunk have stuff hanging out in it that rolls around every time you turn a corner? Well mine does! Between groceries, thrifting adventures, and gardening season it gets quite a bit of abuse. When I was unloading my latest trip to the store I realized I had purchased the perfect solution to my […] Read more…