Are you like me...stowing away your 15 year old leather jackets? 'Not because they'll ever come back into style or because they hold some kind of sentimental memories...but because you spent your hard-earned waitressing money on a coat that was way over priced...and you HAD to have it? Yup, this was one of them. I … Continue reading Upcycle That Leather Jacket
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Craft Shows {Why to Partner Up}
Last week, I had my first craft show/market/fair/event of the season. I've been doing them for a few years now and I wanted to share my experiences. Before even getting to the show, there is quite a bit to consider and one of them is why I always have a partner...or three! When I first … Continue reading Craft Shows {Why to Partner Up}
Dwelling Quilt {Pattern Testing}
I was holding onto my Hello Bear fabric for awhile, waiting for the right quilt pattern (and baby) to come along. Well, both happened to coincide recently! A dear childhood friend recently had a baby boy and Holly Gets Quilty was getting ready to release this Dwelling Quilt Pattern. You can find this Mug Rug … Continue reading Dwelling Quilt {Pattern Testing}
Make a Mugrug from the Dwelling Quilt Pattern
When Holly Gets Quilty asked for pattern testers for her newest Dwelling Quilt pattern, I couldn't help but get involved. I first became familiar with Holly's patterns through her Squash Blossom pattern I used in the Squash Blossom Bouquet mini. She makes the most gorgeous quilts and I love how her patterns are so nice … Continue reading Make a Mugrug from the Dwelling Quilt Pattern
What to Do When You Forget to Pre-Wash High Contrast Colored Fabrics (in a Quilt)
After picking the high contrast fabrics for one of my latest quilts AND after cutting into it AND after piecing it...I realized I should have pre-washed it! How was I going to prevent bleeding on my project??? When I thought to pair magenta, black and white fabrics together in my recent Jacks Quilt, the thought … Continue reading What to Do When You Forget to Pre-Wash High Contrast Colored Fabrics (in a Quilt)