crafts

Fabric Art Using Yarn & Thread Sketching

This little project is something that’s been in my brain for quite some time now!  It’s part of the reason I keep all the thread & fabric bits.  I used yarn ends & thread sketching to create a “winter” tree.  This turned out way better than I’d hoped & was so much fun to do!  […] Read more…

Crafty Makes from the Original Teadoddles

Today was supposed to be the first Teadoddles Talks interview of the year.  Between my internet being out for over a week & the second class I teach starting this week, it just wasn’t going to happen!  It will have to be postponed until next month.  Since today would have been my Memaw Teadoddles’ 92nd […] Read more…

Wooden Basket Labels

Today’s DIY is so easy I almost didn’t post it!  Since it’s the new year & people are organizing everything {including me}, I thought someone might find this useful.  I recently separated my fabric scraps into bins & baskets according to size.  This was great for cleaning off my fabric shelf, but I needed some […] Read more…

2017 Year End Roundup + Future Plans

The year is almost over & I can hardly believe it!  It’s time to look back, take stock, & clean out, so I can move forward into the new year.  If I have a word for this coming year, it would be “simplify”.  There are so many projects waiting to be completed in my work […] Read more…

Christmas Printables

Although I don’t have a DIY project to show off today, I do have some fun Christmas printables for y’all.  Christmas is so close & my time is being taken up by “project present”!  That’s just me saying most of my projects are top secret & it will be after Christmas before I can share […] Read more…

Branch Weaving & Yarn Art

It’s been a little bit since I’ve done a yarny post & this one is full of fiber fun!  I’ve been a little obsessed with pinning all things weaving lately, especially crafters using unusual things for a weaving frame.  I decided to re-purpose the branch from an older Halloween project & try out some branch […] Read more…

Quilting Goals for 2018

Today I’m talking about my quilting goals for 2018!  It’s right around the corner y’all!  It’s about time to reflect on what was done & think about what’s coming up next year.  I’m linking up with Quilting Jetgirl’s 2018 Planning Party today, so be sure to check out all the other quilty plans for the upcoming […] Read more…