My rat fink buddy signed me up for notices of area estate sales, and with the extra time off I have right now, the temptation has been too great to resist. It didn't help that the longarm was out of commission for three weeks. Retail therapy is in order. I have scored some great things …
Category: Crafting
Gift Ideas for Guys
Guys are really difficult to make gifts for as they don't really go for most of the sewn and crafty items that we gals like to make. I have yet to see any guy actually wear an apron while grilling, but most will be delighted with a gift of something for the grill. Here are …
Christmas Mini Quilt
For the first Christmas Quilting project, I have a new mini quilt pattern for you! Designed by me in EQ7, this mini quilt will come out at 14 inches square, and will fit the 12 inch table stand I have shown you before. Fabric Requirements Ecru background 2-1/2-inch squares - 4 3-inch squares - 4 …
Handmade Christmas Ornaments and Decorations
Handmade items are wonderful to give as gifts, tie onto packages, hang on the wall, use on a table and trim a tree. Today I want to show you a round-up of ideas from past posts and a new tutorial for simple and easy ornaments and decorations. These are crafting projects and most will use …
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Quilted Art Project – May update
Try as I might, I still cannot sit still long enough to finish this project, but I have made some progress. I am hoping that next Sunday, (Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, the greatest day in racing), I'll be able to find some stitching time while watching the three major auto races that day. Last …
Refashioning a Hat
I like to wear hats, especially in the spring and summer. I usually have one on when hiking, and doing car shows to keep the sun out of my eyes. I really adore the hats on Downton Abby, and I wish that hats would make a comeback for daily wear. I have about a half …
Celebrate International Craft Month! Tri-Fold Birthday Cards, Prizes and Blog Hop
March is International Craft Month, and I am kicking off this month's Celebration with a stamping project. Throughout the month will be more new ideas using lots of crafty things. In conjunction with Quilt Shop Gal, a number of bloggers will be sharing crafting ideas this month, particularly today. Read all the way to the …
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Rose Angel Ornament
Christmas cookie cutters make wonderful bases for ornaments. I made a lot of ornaments with buttons last year. This year, I was at a local crafting store, and they had their big packs of ribbon roses on clearance for 50 cents. Naturally, I bought about a dozen packs. I thought about the Button Ornaments that …
Holiday Pine Cone Hanger
Don't you love pine cones? I am lucky to have a lot of pine trees on our property, but the best ones come from my friend who gets the big ones from her sister's place. She recently brought a whole bag of them, with a catch. I could have them if I made her a …
Holiday Crafting – Christmas Sleigh
I have had this little sleigh for about two years now, given to me by a friend cleaning out her crafty stuff. I have just let it sit, as I always have projects going. This year I wanted to get it done to use this season. It is just plain, so what to do with …
From My Carolina Home 