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...
Category: Tutorials
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
This entry is part 4 of 13 in the series 30 Crafty Projects to Complete Before I’m 30. I carry around a day planner in my purse that includes a handy slot for a...
Adventures in Cake Pops
This entry is part 3 of 13 in the series 30 Crafty Projects to Complete Before I’m 30. I previously posted about my misadventures in cake pop making; my previous attempt at making cake...
Misadventures in Cake Pops
This entry is part 2 of 13 in the series 30 Crafty Projects to Complete Before I’m 30. Cake pops are irresistible; they deliver a perfectly sized bite of cake in an adorable sphere shape....
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,...
How to Make a 3D Pinwheel Quilt Block
This 3D pinwheel looks really complicated, but it’s actually easier and faster to make than a traditional flat pinwheel. I made this pinwheel for a fabric manipulation element of a fidget quilt block. All you...
How to Make a Laminated Comic Strip Bookmark without a Laminator
A bookmark is a great way to preserve a piece of ephemera in a way that you get to see often, whether it’s a love note, a movie ticket, or in my case, a...
Fidget Quilt Week 1 Block
This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series The Making of a Fidget Quilt. I’m participating in a fidget quilt contest on a Facebook group, and I had a blast making my first block....
How to Piece Pyramids from Jelly Roll Strips
I’ve had a set of brown and pink jelly roll fabric strips in my stash that I purchased last year without a specific plan in mind. I decided to use them to create...
How to Make Tabbed Dividers for Your Planner
If you saw my previous blog post featuring planner printables, you might have noticed that my planner contains custom dividers. I made these myself using scrapbook paper in order to feature the exact colour scheme...
