Small side project--refinishing frames for school pictures! Pretty standard stuff, but in case you're interested... 1.) Gather your supplies: 2.) Brush on one coat of white to prime the surface. You may need to rough up the frame a bit if it has a shiny finish on it. Mine didn't need it, though. 3.) Then … Continue reading Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Crafts
Monday Mayhem!!
Eh, not really. Just another quiet day! Work continues in the old office/craft room. I have yet to tackle my years' (plural) worth of magazines. I have folded and organized the fabric, and removed much of the clutter. It's actually looking might nice! We had a quiet weekend. We did a little decorating for Halloween. … Continue reading Monday Mayhem!!
Granny Square Pillows WIP
I promised a picture of the granny square project, and here it is. 🙂 Someday I'll finish it. (Soon!)
All Projects on Hold….
...Until I finish organizing and cleaning up all my crap stuff supplies. First milestone reached, though! All yarn has now been converted into easy to store balls. And look at my genius idea: Alright, alright--I'm sure some one has done this before. I haven't seen it, though, so I maybe I should claim this idea? As … Continue reading All Projects on Hold….
Mario Bros Pillow Almost Finished!
There were promises of completed projects. Lots of them. ETA? "Soon." Well, it's not exactly "soon," but I've finally picked back up some of the projects I've neglected for too long. Probably my second oldest project waiting to be finished would be the Mario pillow I started for Aaron...last year? The year before? Eh, I … Continue reading Mario Bros Pillow Almost Finished!
Magpie’s Pillow
I have been doing a little sewing lately. It's gotten easier as Maggie's gotten older. This is one project that made it to completion. More projects to come? Perhaps. Maggie's starting school in the Fall and I'll have more time on my hands. Maybe I'll even re-open my etsy shop. Who knows?
The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Next project selected! (Sorry, it's not Mario Bros. related...) I'm drafting three patterns for applique pillows for a little girl's room. So far I have three designs sketched, one of which I have a nearly complete pattern. (Just needs to be uploaded, typed up, and tested for errors!) Here's a sneak peak: Also, some kitchen … Continue reading The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Heart Felt Wall Hanging
I had so much fun making this, I don't know why I quit! I've included a tutorial for anyone interested in make one. Step 1: Gather your supplies. You'll need: 1 Square of craft felt 3 6"x6" pieces of coordinating fabric (scraps are good) Coordinating (or contrasting) thread Embroidery floss Approximately 1 yd ribbon Scissors … Continue reading Heart Felt Wall Hanging
Almost Done…
...With the felt and fabric hearts. Originally, I wanted to do a sort of bunting or garland, but changed my mind. It's going to be a simple wall hanging. And...there will be a tutorial. (For my sewing friends.) Speaking of tutorials, while I've been neglecting my blog, it's still seen a bit (albeit, a small … Continue reading Almost Done…
The Drawing Board: Felt and Fabric Hearts
Lazy, lazy. That's what I've been the last...year...or two or three. I haven't been blogging. I haven't been baking. No knitting. No sewing. No photo taking. (Or candlestick making.) Just lazy. It's been so long since I've done the things I used to love to do that the friends I have made in the last … Continue reading The Drawing Board: Felt and Fabric Hearts
Fisheyes and Magpies 