I purchased a cute red rag rug (say that three times fast!) at a yard sale a few years ago, thinking I would use it in my son’s room.  Unfortunately, when I washed it, it bled like a stuck pig, turning the fringe from white […]

Chair cozies are a simple sewing project and an affordable way to give your dining room a whole new look.  They can be made to fit any style dining chair, even those with arms. I made them for my dining chairs a few years ago […]

Turn your unwanted ties into eyeglass cases.   It’s a quick and easy homemade gift for your dad that he’s sure to love. These are two ties that I recently picked up at a local thrift shop.  I love the patterns and textures.  Wide ties […]

Often while I’m playing with my three year old, I find myself scanning the room, zeroing in on areas that need a little TLC.   Recently my eyes landed on the corner of our living room where we have our piano.  The piano has  never […]

I love starting projects. I have a basement workshop full of them, all in various stages of completion. Anyone else like this? I also love dreaming about projects. Taped to the wall above my sewing machine are pictures of projects that I would love to […]

I recently made this pink banner for my daughter’s four-year-old birthday. I’ve seen these banners all over and have always loved them.  They’re so festive for a party but I also work great for decorating a child’s room.  Etsy has many fabric banners to choose […]

We are so excited to have our French style grain sack table runner featured in the February issue of Country Living, now on newsstands.  Here’s a sneak peek: Head on over to our etsy store to view this item and more! We’re busy painting and […]

Since my car was at the mechanic’s for a couple of days this week I turned my attention towards homemade gifts. In particular I’ve had a wool sweater that I’ve been wanting to upcycle into slippers. I’ve had this sweater for so long that I […]

It’s official … Country Living Magazine will feature one of our original table runner designs in their magazine.   Having seen our grain sack style table runner in our etsy shop, we were contacted by the magazine awhile back and asked to send one for […]

While vacationing at my parent’s cabin in northern Minnesota two years ago, I came across an old quilt made by my Swedish great grandmother, Hannah Anderson. It was in terrible shape but no one had had the heart to throw it out so it had […]