How to Save Money on Craft Supplies
A popular crafting myth is that you can always save money by making your own home decor items. While this can be true in some cases, I know that most quilts I make are...
Category: Tutorials
Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast
My husband often makes me French Toast on Saturday mornings. The recipe I’m sharing today is my husband’s idea and was inspired by one of our favourite restaurants that dips their French Toast in...
How to Sew a Colour Block Tank Dress
At seven months pregnant, my belly is getting larger and my wardrobe is getting smaller. Time to sew some new clothes! I picked up a few scraps of two different solid knit fabrics (one...
Silhouette Cut Out Canvas – Vintage Sewing Machine
This project was inspired by Ashley (of Joyfully Jenson)’s cut canvas project. When I saw her project, I decided to add it to my 30 Crafty Projects to Complete Before I’m 30 list, with a small...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
What tastes better than peanut butter and chocolate? I was in the mood for some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but I was also in the mood to make something peanut buttery in the kitchen....
Sewn Knitting Needle Roll Up Case Tutorial
I’m getting really excited about knitting. I mentioned in my previous post about cat themed knitted dish cloths that I purchased a set of bamboo knitting needles in various sizes so that I would...
Diagonal Slice Diamond Block Baby Quilt in Grey and Mint
Last year, I traveled to the fashion district in downtown Toronto with my mom to check out the various fabric shops. We didn’t go with a specific project in mind, instead, just enjoying the experience of...
Mirrored Heart Valentine’s Day Table Runner
This table runner is a great gift for a loved one for Valentine’s Day – or even yourself – for some festive February decor. I participated in a Valentine’s Day swap on an online quilt...
DIY Pretty Page Reinforcements
Am I the only one who finds it easier to use a planner if it’s been personalized with decorations? This useful decorating idea is so simple but so effective! Some pages of a binder...
How to Sew a Lined Coin Purse
A few weeks ago, I purchased a metal purse clasp on a whim. I had never made a coin purse in this style before (I’m more of a zipper pouch gal), but I figured...
Bowling Themed Applique Mini Quilt with Printable Templates
I recently participated in a quilting swap online where each participant made a mug rug for another participant’s husband. Each woman provided a brief description of her husband’s interests, then we made a mug...
Quick! I need a Halloween costume!
I love costumes. In my younger years, I did cosplay at anime conventions and at event meet-ups. For the past few years, my priorities have shifted and I haven’t been focusing on sewing costumes. ...
How to Make a Quilted Pumpkin Wallhanging
Two days before Halloween, I was scrambling to finish up a festive Halloween wall hanging. I’m thankful to have finished it in time to hang up for Halloween.t Now it’s one day before Halloween,...
How to Sew an Organizer for Your Planner
I carry around a day planner in my purse that includes a handy slot for a single pen. However, one pen just isn’t enough! I wanted to have with me a few writing utensils...
Adventures in Cake Pops
I previously posted about my misadventures in cake pop making; my previous attempt at making cake pops were a failure, and was not a great start for my 30 before 30 series. Oh boy. My...
Misadventures in Cake Pops
Cake pops are irresistible; they deliver a perfectly sized bite of cake in an adorable sphere shape. Foods on a stick also have a certain charm to them. To celebrate my birthday earlier this month,...
Vintage Singer Buttonholer Tool Demonstration
When I purchased my second-hand Singer 66, it came with a very handy buttonholer attachment. I tried it out for the first time while working on a fidget quilt block that needed four buttonholes,...
