Fabric Mail Sorter

Fabric Mail Sorter

Here is what you can make with three home decorator samples from your local fabric store.  A wall hanging mail and letter sorter.  That’s right ladies, for just $6 and some scraps of fabric you too can make this easy project.  Everyone dumps their...
Inspiration: Fun sewing projects

Inspiration: Fun sewing projects

I’ve sewn a total of 1 throw pillow, but I WANT to sew lots more. I’m 4 weeks into my intro to sewing class, half way done with my skirt, but have a really bad itch that I need to scratch to sew more.  These are some projects I can’t wait to...
Bean Bags!

Bean Bags!

When my Mom and I spotted these Bean Bags on Pinterest, we thought they’d be pretty special for the kids.  So my lovely Mom jumped right on the idea and now my kids have TWO!   Here they are stacked like in the photo above. She made two of the larger...
Slip Cover Throw pillow

Slip Cover Throw pillow

I am three weeks in to my Introduction to Sewing class. This week we pinned our patterns to our fabric and cut out the fabric.  I am making a skirt for the class. We also learned how to put thread on the bobbin and thread our sewing machines. Unfortunately my...
Sewing 101

Sewing 101

I’ve begun a new adventure in my life that involves a lot of learning and definitely a lot of practice. I took up sewing at my local community college. It’s a 24 hour class broken up into 8 weeks. I had my first class this week. Boy am I already...
DIY door window curtain

DIY door window curtain

When we first moved in all of our windows were covered with plastic white mini blinds. Let’s just say they weren’t really our thing. They were perfect for the bathroom since they don’t get moldy and they are relatively easy to clean, but the rest of...