Quilting Basics: Pinwheels
Did you learn how to make half-square triangles (HST)? Well, now it’s time turn our HST into pinwheels. These are so much fun, and can be used in a variety of ways. We’re going to start like we did with … Continued
Quilting Basics: 3-Color Quarter Square Triangles
Time for another basic quilting tutorial. This one is just like the hour glass, but using three different colors. Each side is the same, and the top and bottom are different. Cut List 1- 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” light-colored … Continued
Quilting Basics: Half Square Triangles – 8 at a time
Round 2 of Half-Square Triangles. This time we’re making 8 from 2 squares. I was looking at the 4 at a time method, and realized I should skip that one because the finished edges of the HST would be on … Continued
Quilting Basics: Half-Square Triangles – 2 at a Time
Are you a beginner quilter? Well, so am I. I’m finding I love this quilting thing. The piecing, the colors, the layouts, and the quilting, tying it all together. But, I’m also teaching myself how to piece and quilt, and … Continued
Dallas Cowboy Letter Tutorial
My sister huge Dallas Cowboys fan. She lives in Albuquerque and went to Dallas last year just so she could see them play. I don’t think she misses watching a single game and she has to… I mean HAS TO … Continued
Teacher Appreciation Pencil
I am so grateful for the teachers that have touched my children’s lives. So much so, that I like to make them something special for teacher appreciation week. My go-to is the Teacher Appreciation Cryaon Letter that I wrote about … Continued
Teacher Appreciation Crayon Letters
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for us to show our appreciation for those teachers who teacher our children everyday. Yes they get paid for it, but let’s face it, those teachers spend as much time with … Continued
New Paint in the Kids’ Bedrooms
By now, you have realized that I’m a pretty crafty/creative person. I like to create, to make, to improve. And one of the first things I did, when moving into this house, was get rid of the maroon/purplish walls that … Continued
Build a Bookcase from a Pallet
This project was definitely a learning experience. I have never worked with pallets before, not that I don’t want to do it again, but there’s a few things I need to take into consideration next time. In hopes of saving … Continued
A New Bed, Part 3
You ready for the finished product? Okay, but not yet. I want to talk about staining. First off, I’m not an expert on staining. I have stained a view things in my life and know a few things. There are … Continued