Setting up my NEW Classroom!
Hello! In a previous post I announce that I have accepted a teaching position where I will be teaching PK-8th grade art and middle school STEAM. I have been working diligently on setting up my classroom and I wanted to share with you my makes with the materials Missouri Star Quilt Company provided me. As […]
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Quilt of Valor Celebration
On April 28, 2024 the quilt group I am a part of (The Mason Star Quilters) held a Quilt of Valor Ceremony for 2 very special veterans. The Mission of the Quilts of Valor® Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. My husband and his […]
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Drink Cozy
Do you prefer hot or cold drinks OR a mix of the two? For today’s tutorial I am showing you how to make your very own aluminum can cozies! With the help of Liquid Vinyl, these cozies keep your hand from getting cold and work great as a way to distinguish your can from the […]
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Quilted Tic Tac Toe and Checkers Roll-Up Mat with Thermoweb
This week over on Thermoweb’s blog the theme is Sweet Shoppe! And what could be sweeter than a candy heart tic tac toe and checkers roll up game mat! This project is the perfect gift for a sweet little one in your life. The game of tic tac toe is loved by so many and […]
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Zinnia Placemats with Thermoweb
Today’s project is inspired by the garden I grow every year. In addition to sewing and crafting, my other passion includes tending my veggie and flower garden as well as preserving the wonderful bounty I receive each year. My eldest daughter is actually named after my favorite flower: Dahlia. The photo below shows my garden […]
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Dahlia’s First Communion
May is has finally arrived and has already been here for over a week. I don’t know about you, but May seems busier and crazier than December. Every weekend I am booked solid, from required training for summer events, church events, birthday parties and my annual Girl Scout camping adventure. This month we also celebrated […]
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Happy Birthday!
Hello Everyone! Today is my birthday and I wanted to give a gift to all of you! I have made a Birthday Candle quilt block. I have made both traditional piecing AND foundation paper piecing as well as gave measurements/patterns for TWO SIZES! The sizes included are 2″ x 6″ and 4″ x 12″. Please […]
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GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)
For the last day of 2021 I want to do a giveaway for all my followers. I first want to thank you. I started this blog as a way to share my creative ideas as well as stay connected during the pandemic. For those just joining me, I started my blog back in June 2020. […]
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Sew the Scrap out of March 1st Week Update
Today is Monday so that means today I showcase all the scrappy creations I created in the last 7 days. This month I am sewing almost everything I make with my scraps. This week I experimented with different pouch designs, made several refillable fabric eggs, two origami needle pouches and a total of 29 string […]
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Sew the Scrap Out of March
March is National Quilting Month and I am joining in on a scrap busting challenge hosted by @teaandbrie on Instagram. The purpose of this challenge is to use up your scraps during the month of March in celebration of quilting. Instagram, like blog hopping is a great way to feel encouraged and inspired. Others are […]
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