After the gift of a tattered vintage quilt and assorted quilt pieces that a friend’s mother was throwing out, I pictured an appliqued table mat that would repurpose all of these elements. The quilt had areas that were beyond repair, so turning it into a cutter quilt and repurposing it for other projects was not […]
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Chenille Bedspread Flag Throw Pillow-Tutorial
Recycle an old chenille bedspread into an American flag pillow to use it as a summer holiday decoration or as an accent to Americana room decor. An old white chenille bedspread provides vintage charm, while the addition of tea dyeing gives it that loved-for-years age. The appliquéd pieces are quickly attached using a simple sewing […]
I have hoarded quite a few spindles in various shapes and sizes. Some came from table legs, some from a headboard and some from table lamps. Please pardon my photos on this project. I’ve been dealing with spring rainstorms all week. After cleaning and sanding all my spindles, I gave them a couple coats of […]
When we were young, naps seemed like a punishment…and then we grew up. As adults, naps are wonderful little mini vacations from our busy days. The inspiration for my Happy Place pillow came from my husband. He has been on overtime for a few weeks and when he comes home the couch is his favorite […]
Do you ever wonder what to do with all the leftover bits and pieces when recycling a pair of blue jeans? I hate to throw anything away so I’m always experimenting. In this case, the jean seams were my guinea pigs. They were perfect for weaving coasters. Not a broken sewing needle in sight because […]
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. […]
This post is packed with a variety of furniture makeovers and restyles I have done over the years. My goal was to list 20 different projects, but after I made my list I had 21. I couldn’t decide on one to cut…so 21 it is! Yay! Bonus project! 1. Vanity Makeover {Antiqued} 2. DIY Shabby […]
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Crochet Poopin’ Duck-Free Pattern
You are sure to hear the sweet sounds of your children giggling on Easter morning when they find these little quackers in their baskets. They’re not only cute…, …but they can also be used as candy favor bags. Fill them up with jelly beans… …and listen as your kids squeal with delight when they squeeze […]
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How to Transform Nesting Tables Into Adorable Farmhouse Decor
I had such a strong vision for these cute nesting tables that I began working on them before I realized I hadn’t taken a photo in their original state. To be honest, there was nothing wrong with them. They were just ordinary, boring and had no character, but I knew they would look extraordinary and […]
This cool vanity was given to me by a sweet friend who is always thinking about me. I think she thought it was beyond help when she showed it to me, but it had good basic bones. I just knew it had beauty ready to come out. The bench, on the other hand, did not […]