We all have a jean jacket in our closet. I know I do and I love it, but lately I’ve been needing a refresh so I decided to do a quick appliqué project. Full disclosure…I am not an expert at machine appliqué, but I love the way this easy jean jacket upcycle turned out so I decided to ...
2025 was a year for recuperation and reflection for me. While I did a number of projects and new patterns, I was not as prolific as in prior years. One of the main reasons for that was because I had a total knee replacement in late 2024 and it took a lot of time to recuperate. However, I did ...
A couple of years ago I tried to make a quilt coat and it was a failure. In fact it was so bad that I did a blog post and video about it. You can see that here. That coat has been gathering dust since then and it will never be worn. I couldn’t throw it out because the fabrics were so ...
Are you looking for a fun and simple project for your old jeans? Look no further than this adorable design. Not only is it a good recycling project, it’s a great way to use up some of your scrap fabrics. I love small projects like this. They don’t take much time and make great gifts ...
One thing I love to do is repurpose old jeans that are in such bad shape that they can’t be donated. It’s a great way to keep things out of our landfills and save a little money by making do instead of buying new. That was the thought behind this project. I used a pair of my ...
It is always a lot of fun making patriotic projects, especially with things made from around the house. Here in the United States one can see a lot of red, white and blue, especially in the summer months. If you are anything like me, you like to show some patriotism by decorating your home with ...
Recently a dear family friend contacted me to see if I would make some sachets out of her, and her mother’s, wedding dresses. I gladly agreed. She and her family have been friends of our family for many years. In fact, I used to babysit their daughter who now has children of her own. She ...
