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October 13, 2025

Autumnal Cath Kidston Crochet Garland

I had posted a sneak peek of this project a while ago on Instagram, and was surprised by how much attention it got (one of the mysteries of the algorithm…) so I decided to write up a blog post to… Continue reading
February 3, 2024

12 Days of Valentines – Easy Heart Napkins

Poppie Cotton is hosting a fun 12 Days of Valentines freebies event, and I'm happy to be included. I want to show you how to make simple quick & easy heart napkins, a sweet way to dress up your table… Continue reading
November 17, 2023

Pastel Pumpkin Runner for Moonbeam Dreams Blog Tour

It's my turn on the blog tour for the new Poppie Cotton fabric line called Moonbeam Dreams. It is not what I would normally be drawn to, so I was surprised at how much I ended up loving this fabric… Continue reading
August 21, 2023

Country Kitchen Accessories – Prairie Sisters Homestead Blog Tour for Poppie Cotton

Fabric speaks to me. When I received my sample bundle of Prairie Sisters Homestead fabric by Poppie Cotton, I put it on my shelf with a plan to make a couple of woven pot holders out of it at least.… Continue reading
January 3, 2023

Tinsel Tree Christmas Ornament: Free Cross Stitch Pattern

Happy 10th Day of Christmas! We are still enjoying the last of the Christmas season over here this week. As usual, I got the cross stitching bug during the holidays. One of the things I made, inspired by my own… Continue reading
September 9, 2021

Quick & Simple Pillowcase Tutorial

Riley Blake Designs came out with the cutest woodsy kids fabric line this summer called Camp Woodland. I had to snag a few prints to use for my little boy's room. I debated what to do with it, but ended… Continue reading
June 23, 2021

Christmas in June: Reversible Placemats with Poppie Cotton

When I got the chance to play with a little of Poppie Cotton's upcoming Christmas line, Snuggle Up Buttercup, of course I jumped at the chance. I mean – little retro pink pickups! How can you not?? I have… Continue reading
December 17, 2020

Free Pattern: Quilty Retro Ornament Potholder

It's been a long time since I've done a free pattern during the holidays! This year I have been so busy that my Christmas celebrating was started late, but I was eager to do at least one Christmas craft once… Continue reading
November 30, 2016

Snapshots from Settling In

It's amazing how much time it takes to transfer – not just things – but identity. Moving and making a new life is very time consuming! And I've also been a month with little to no internet, which is one reason… Continue reading
November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

And Be Ye Thankful Thanksgiving is more than a day. It's a way of life. After all, we have nothing that we have not received. It's not taking the basic blessings for granted… family, friends, food, shelter… But also… Continue reading