I’ve been having a bit of trouble getting motivated the last few weeks. With fears of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home orders you would think all this free time would result in an abundance of completed projects, but my head and heart have not been into it. Small quick projects are the only things I have […]
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I dug through my archives and accumulated a baker’s dozen of quick and easy sewing projects. Most use recycled fabrics or scrap fabrics left over from previous projects which make them perfect for a frugal sewer, especially if you are looking for craft show items or a last minute gift. 1. Chenille Bedspread Washcloths 2. […]
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Outdoor Decor Crafts-Tutorials
This is a recent article I finished for LoveToKnow. Technically, the title is Outdoor Decor Crafts, but these projects can easily be made for use indoors. Construction of each also make them great summertime crafts for kids. Seashell and Rope Candle Holder Watermelon Mason Jar Vase Patriotic Rag Strip Flag Hanging Click on the highlighted […]
Crochet Summer Sandals Get ready for your summer with sexy Crochet Barefoot Sandals… …or give these Crochet Flip Flops a try. I have two quick and easy women’s crochet sandal patterns that I recently designed for LoveToKnow. Each can easily be completed in in the time it takes to watch a movie. Click on the […]
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13 Easter Craft Tutorials and Patterns
Enjoy this baker’s dozen of fun Easter projects. I hunted through my archives to amass this list of Easter crafts I had designed for either Restyled Junk or other online publications. What a blast-from-the-past! I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them. There are general, crochet, sewing and (of course) restyled […]
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Crafts to Make With Old Window Shutters
Crafts to Make With Old Window Shutters Somehow I had accumulated quite a pile of window shutters, so when an opportunity to write an article on projects to make with window shutters came along, I was thrilled. It was just the incentive I needed to reduce my pile. Click on this sentence or any highlighted […]
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Metal Stamping Projects-Tutorials
Metal Stamping Projects-Tutorials Whew! It’s been a bit since I last posted. I’m still here, I’ve just been working on articles for Love To Know and projects I sell locally. Sometimes I get into the flow of things and forget to take pics… …and sometimes I forget I have the pics after I have written […]
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Make Your Own Felted Wool
Free Felting Patterns Have you ever made the mistake of washing and drying a wool sweater? You would definitely remember if you did because the shrinkage is quite dramatic. An adult-size wool sweater quickly becomes child-size. If your first thought is to throw it away, STOP! You have the perfect fabric for a felted wool […]
Pine Cone Christmas Ornaments It seems like this time of year gets more hectic every year, but I think I can finally see the end of the tunnel. I have almost completed my shopping, participated in my last craft show of the season, have gotten caught up on writing commitments and am ready to bake […]
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Christmas Wine Bottle Decorations
Christmas Wine Bottle Decorations Don’t throw your empties away! Check out my new tutorial article for five wine bottle projects. Decorate your home or make several to give as gifts. You can find the article here.