Easy DIY Square Pillow Cover Two Ways - No Zippers Required Winter - when we're indoors more than out and cold more than warm - Cozying up on the couch with the dogs, fire burning in the wood stove, throw blankets, and soft, pretty pillows... Pillows? I don't know about yours, but mine could sure use a refresh! Maybe you'd like a different look this winter? Or perhaps you're thinking ahead to spring and summer when decorative pillow covers are lighter and … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Square Pillow Cover Two Ways – No Zippers Required
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Visible Mending-How to Repair an Old Quilt Simply and Beautifully
Not that the party was boring, I was just exhausted from doing too much...again. All I could think about was getting into my warm, comfy bed under my favorite, soft, well-worn quilt. Finally home and just where I wanted to be, I went to pull the covers up to my chin just as my thumb went right through the top of the thread-bare bedcover! Make Do With Visible Mending Throw it away? Never! This quilt has a history with me and therefore it has my heart. With … [Read more...] about Visible Mending-How to Repair an Old Quilt Simply and Beautifully
DIY Produce Bags|An Easy Sewing Tutorial
At long last, after SO MANY plastic ones from the grocery store, I've begun making re-usable produce bags! I've been playing with different fabrics - even with tea towels - and have come up with a basic pattern that you can use with just about any fabric. Here it is - an easy tutorial for DIY Produce Bags! You will need: 1/2 yard of fabric of your choice - I prefer cotton, if possible, such as muslin OR a tea towel/flour sack towel Thread 1 yard of ribbon or cord of some kind … [Read more...] about DIY Produce Bags|An Easy Sewing Tutorial
Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial
A reusable tote bag is awesome! I see them all over the place. Some bags are more appealing than others. What if you could sew your own bag? You could choose the fabric, making it customized to your taste. This bag is actually a gift for one of my friends who has her own business. We see her at local farmers' markets all the time. She makes granola that is delicious, and you can share it with your dog! No kidding! We love it here at the Mountain … [Read more...] about Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial
Farmhouse Kitchen Sink Curtain
I don't have a cabinet under my kitchen sink. This is by choice, actually. Instead, I have a kitchen sink curtain. We wanted to re-create more of a historic-looking, old-fashioned style in our kitchen when we had it remodeled in 2015. Since the house was built in 1850, I wanted to give the "heart of the home" a nod to the past without sacrificing modern-day convenience. We chose a sink that was a reproduction of an antique style, typical of the 1930's. This … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Kitchen Sink Curtain