Sew, Knit or Crochet Something Simple to Show Your Gratitude Today

You’ve got so many things on your plate. And each one is so important. So necessary. You can’t possibly add one more thing. Right? Well, today I’m putting out a plea for us all to use the gifts God has given us to bless another person. To bless those who are sacrificing big for us…

Read More

Interview with Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone on her Simple Farmhouse Life podcast! Answering Questions We Didn’t Get to…

I recently had the privilege of being a guest on a podcast with Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone on her Simple Farmhouse Life podcast! If you don’t follow her blog or YouTube channel, I encourage you to do so! I’ve been following 6 or 7 years and I think it’s one of the best well…

Read More

Why Today (and May Day) is Important To Celebrate In These Difficult Times

When you think of May Day, what comes to mind? Flowers? A maypole? Music? The first day of May? Springtime? Maybe you’ve never heard of May Day. Maybe today feels like just another day to you. So let me share with you how and why today (and May Day) is important to celebrate in these…

Read More

Replace the Elastic in Your Waistband

Is the elastic in your shorts, joggers, or pants all stretched out? Is the waistband too tight or too loose? Is this a beloved old pair of shorts that you or your customer just can’t live without and can’t find a similar replacement? Whatever the reason, it’s time to learn how to replace the elastic…

Read More

Easy Pillowcases with a French Seam

Pillowcases make great gifts for any and all occasions, even as gifts for yourself! Whether you’re just beginning on your sewing journey, or you’ve been sewing a long time, making your own pillowcases is so much fun and so easy! You can whip one up in less than 20 minutes! You can find fabric selections…

Read More

Easy One Piece Pillow Cover Without a Zipper

Each season, my pillow covers take a beating in the hot sun, so I need to replace them, even though they are covered by our porch! Do you have the same issue? It seems like you have to buy new pillows every year, right? Or maybe yours don’t fade, but you want to be able…

Read More

Let’s Sew Baby Swaddle Blankets!

This weekend, I am headed to my niece’s baby shower. I’ve already had a gift sent to her from her registry, but I always like to sew a few items and tuck them in a basket so the mama has something to open on her special day. In keeping with the animal theme of this…

Read More

How to Reupholster a Bench

Do you have a bench you’d like to recover? Do you want to change the color of it? Is it old and worn out? Is it new, but the wrong fabric? Come along with me and I’ll show you how to reupholster a bench that is ready for a facelift! It’s fast and easier than…

Read More

How to Repair and Care For a Vintage Quilt

Have you found an old quilt at an antique store, or in your attic, and you love it but it has areas where it is worn out and dirty? Are there holes in it that need mending? No need to worry. You’ve come to the right place. I’m going to teach you how to repair…

Read More

How To Alter a Dress Without Taking Out the Zipper!

Once in awhile, a dress comes along that is too long in the bodice length and it is just plain uncomfortable to wear. It feels big and baggy and droopy. In this alteration, I needed to raise the waistline in order to make the dress fit better. (There were some other alterations that needed to…

Read More