When we bought the farm a few years ago, not only did we get some cool old barns with rusty treasures, but we also ended up with lots of dump piles filled with broken bottles, plastic jugs, and tires. Lots of tires. So this weekend, with clear skies and mild temperatures, we decided it was…
We all crave peace, joy, and meaningful time with family and friends. I thought today it would be good to share a coffee mug that reminds us of the things that we want to have evident in our life every day. Maybe by using a mug with these words, we can recenter ourselves each morning…
I love finding super simple ways to create something special out of a piece of scrap. Recently, I found some pieces of scrap copper and have been having a great time creating Christmas tree ornaments and now Valentine’s hearts. These take less than 10 minutes and give a festive, whimsical look to the potted plants…
Remember the tattered quilt that Mom and I took apart a few weeks ago to make the quilted bag to store my plastic trash bags? I figured I had enough of the scrap fabric pieces left to make a throw pillow for my couch. There are so many pieces that are torn and coming unstitched…
Have you seen the brick books that people are creating and using to decorate their gardens? Recently, I decided to take some old bricks that were out in the barn and try to create a new garden piece of decor celebrating one of my favorite hobbies – reading! The beauty of this craft is that…
Several months ago, I was walking through an antique store when I noticed a drawstring bag made from old quilt pieces. It was simple, a little uneven, and clearly handmade, and I remember stopping and thinking that I wanted to make one of my own. Not with just any fabric, though, because I already knew…
Last year I brought back a grapevine from the farm and made a door wreath for the holidays. When I wanted to create a simple Valentines Day themed wreath for my door, I took that same grapevine, added some fresh cedar, and attached some infusible ink hearts to complete the look. This easy rustic, grapevine…
I have a lot of fabric scraps left over from old projects, and while they’re actually fun colors and prints, none of them are big enough to turn into a larger quilt or sewing project. They’re the kind of scraps that feel too good to throw away but tend to sit in a basket waiting…