When I find a vintage quilt with too many stains or rips to use as a blanket, I love finding new ways to repurpose it and give it a second life. A few weeks ago, I was shopping at an antique store that was going out of business, and I spotted this vintage quilt. I’d…
It’s hard to believe but Fall is here. I love simple decorations that give my home a hint of the season but don’t require extra expense or lots of time. Recently, one of my work colleagues showed me some yarn pumpkins she was using to decorate her house and I knew I had to make…
I was thinking the other day about how I carry my laptop. Yes, I have a traditional laptop backpack, but what if I could use a vintage quilt and create a laptop sleeve? Wouldn’t it be fun to have something more unique to take to the office on my next work trip? I did some…
This Christmas season, I would love to have as many reusable fabric gift bags as I can make. I’ve found so much cool fabric this summer at estate and yard sales, so it is a cost-efficient way to create something fun. I can just sew from my stash and create some fun gift bags. These…
My Grandma made many afghans in her lifetime. She always had a stash of yarn and a new afghan in process. Many years ago, she taught me how to crochet and my love for this hobby has lasted. I’ve made several afghans in the past years, untangled more knots than I can count, and chased…
I love finding ways to reuse quilt scraps too small for zipper pouches, Christmas stockings, or pillows. These little quilted heart keychains are so easy to make and don’t even require a sewing machine. Just use whatever scrap fabric you have, add some alphabet beads and a little ribbon, and you can create these unique…
I seem to be learning a lot of lessons this year while I’m trying out new hobbies. I learned about trusting God even when I can’t see Him working as I’m growing green beans, and this week I learned that imperfections are just part of the process of God growing me. Let me tell you…
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…
In 2003, on one of my regular visits to my Grandma’s house, I asked her to help me make my first quilt. I’ll never forget her laugh as she reminded me that quilts take all winter to finish, so of course we were going to need some time. I didn’t know how to start, but…