If you’re already following us on Facebook (and we totally appreciate those that do!) you saw that there’s a giveaway via The Daily Sew for a $150 giveaway of shop credit for The Ribbon Retreat! Their selection is most impressive – and right now there’s glitter elastic in my shopping cart waiting for me to…
All the Colors! Astrobrights, Free Printable + GIVEAWAY
Let’s make something bright and fun and fast and easy and colorful, shall we? Let’s make envelopes with Astrobrights paper! To get started Astrobrights sent me a rainbow in a box. Wouldn’t you just burst to have this show up on your doorstep? (More on that at the end of the post!) I almost did….
Ninjas Don’t Sweat! (New Fabric from Lily Gonzales-Creed)
Today I’m sharing a few things I made with “Ninjas Don’t Sweat” but Lily Gonzales-Creed for Windham Fabrics! I have to tell you a little about how this came about. I would have loved this fabric anyway, but there are reasons I extra love LOVE it. Back when I was running Spoonflower I Spy Swap…
Slipcover Your Dress Form: A Tutorial
Years ago I bought a dress form. If you’re sewing for yourself, a dress form is essential. I mean, unless you like trying to apply and remove a garment from your body repeatedly and suffering pin injuries like a human voodoo doll. There are lots of ways to make one that fits you perfectly. I…
Crazy Fast Ant Killer Recipe
A while back I shared DIY ant killer recipe. It’s a great recipe for making a bunch and storing. For really quick use – mere seconds to prepare – I’m also using this! Two ingredients and no boiling! The day after we moved into this house last June there were ants in the kitchen. Ugh. I…