NFL Playoff Bracket Cross-Stitch Guide
1. Introduction Most sports crafts are “static” — you stitch a logo, frame it, and call it done. A playoff bracket piece is different: it’s living art. You start with a clean,…
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A DIY Wahoo Board
Today’s post is from super crafter and cute mom, Amelia of The Homebook. I’ve never played Wahoo but this diy is leaving me ready for a game night. Wahoo! Have you ever played?…
How to Make Your Own Cloth Portfolios
Today’s tutorial was created by the talented Alana of Humunuku. These cloth portfolios would make a great Mother’s Day gift or be a pretty way to house a menu at a party. To…
The Ultimate Star Wars Craft Station: Masks, Space Art, and Jedi Vibes!
Introduction: Craft Your Way to the Galaxy! Hello, my fellow galaxy wanderers and DIY jedis! After the roaring success of our last Star Wars party – yes, that’s the one with…
How to Make a Darth Vader Piñata: The Star Wars Party Hit!
Joining the Dark Side (of Party Planning) Hey fellow Jedi moms and dads! So, the force has awakened in your household too, huh? If your kids are as Star Wars-crazed as mine,…
May the Force Be with Me: Waiting for the Last Jedi Episode
Hello everybody! Just like millions of Star Wars fans around the world, I can’t wait to watch the new ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ episode scheduled for release this December.…
Quilt Market 2016 Wrap up
This year’s Quilt Market was so great and I want to say a big thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth and to all of you who followed along and gave me love on my…
New Collections Debut – Bake Shop & Main Street
I’m not going to even get into how long it’s been since my last post, but, it doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy, it just means I haven’t been posting about it! One of those busy…
Fall Quilt Market 2015 – Into the Deep
Y’all I have a new fabric collection coming out in January!! It’s called Into the Deep and it just debuted at Fall Quilt Market right here in Houston! But, more on that later,…
Birds and the Bees blog Hop – Geranium Dress
I’ve always wanted to combine my love of quilting with garment sewing, so when my fellow Michael Miller fabric designer, Tamara Kate, asked me if I’d like to sew something up…
Olfa Designer Spotlight for June
Hello everybody! I’ve got a free project tutorial up on Olfa’s website for their Designer Spotlight series for June and it’s perfect if you’re looking for a little summer…
Festive Forest Quilt & Free Pattern
Hello everybody! It’s been awhile since my last post (understatement of the year), but I’m really happy to finally be able to share one of the projects I completed during my…
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