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How to make an easy and adorable recycled cork mushroom

April 5, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I think most people if they drink wine they keep the corks so that means…recycled cork projects! And here is a fun mushroom craft that I can’t stop making. I thought I’d share the easy tutorial here that features adorable … Read More ...

How to make a super easy recycled glove plushie monster

April 13, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

Do you have a random glove leftover from winter? Well, here is the perfect project for that lone glove. No cutting and just a bit of easy stitching and you can have a new fun companion that will be there … Read More ...

How to make a colorful recycled newspaper fringe banner

March 8, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

This might be a fun way to dress up the outside of your house in a big and colorful way. Maybe for Easter as we are doing so much outside these days. Pop on over to the blog the House … Read More ...

Bernie and I love recycled sweater mittens!

January 21, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

Are you a fashion watcher? I am but when you spot something you make on someone unexpected it’s beyond wonderful. That’s the way I feel about when it was revealed that Bernie Sanders was wearing recycled sweater mittens made by … Read More ...

Add stitching to modern furniture

March 23, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

With so many of us spending a lot of time at home now maybe you are in the mood for a project that you may not have had time for before like a hand stitching project and now is looking … Read More ...

How to sew a recycled pet food bag featuring cute animals

March 15, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Right now my only “pet” is a squirrel who sits on my air conditioner looks at me with his cute face until I give him peanuts. Unfortunately, the bag of peanuts does not have a picture of a squirrel on … Read More ...

Easy scrap plaid and lace scarf

March 7, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Projects that use lots of leftovers and recycled old cloths are some of my favorites. This scarf uses two plaid fabrics and lace trim. I bet once you get started you won’t be able to stop and everyone you know … Read More ...

Giveaway-Improper Cross-Stitch: 35+ Properly Naughty Patterns

August 14, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

Giveaway-Improper Cross-Stitch: 35+ Properly Naughty Patterns

Leave a comment in today’s post by Aug 23, 2018 and you are in the running for this fun and snarky cross-stitch book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

A fun, witty,

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Perfect project for summer heat or frigid winter

July 24, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

It has been in the triple digits in my hood and I want to be creative but moving around a lot is not fun. This amazing embroidered button project looks perfect for both the heat now and future frigid days … Read More ...

How to make Fabric Ribbon

July 13, 2018 by Larissa Coleman

If you are destashing or just sorting through your fabric stash and happen to find some fabric that you like but don’t think you will be sewing with- this ribbon tutorial may be just the project for a day you … Read More ...

How to stitch snowflake cards

April 20, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

I know some areas of the country are knee deep in snow while some are basking in sunshine. Either way theses stitched snowflakes may be just the project to make today. Pop on over to the blog Hochzeitswahn for the … Read More ...

Recycled necktie monster plushy great for Halloween

October 25, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Do you like to make unique and unexpected Halloween decorations or plushies? Well these little monsters are both! They are made with neckties! Pop on over to the link Cathy sent in to the blog Gefilte Quilt for the tutorial … Read More ...

How to make an Iphone / Ipad pillow stand

September 26, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

I am finding myself watching more and more videos on my Ipad so I thought I’d whip up a little fabric pillow stand. The new bunny fabric from Crafter’s Companion was the perfect choice.

The stand works great with an … Read More ...

How to sew an envelope for Mother’s Day love note

May 10, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

This idea is so versatile. I could see using it for all sorts of notes and little gifts for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries, really anything. I also bet it would be fun to sew them with paper and other … Read More ...

How to cross stitch on pegboard

January 16, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

After seeing this amazing rainbow cross stitch skull on peg board I want to get out my scraps of peg board and design up my own image. I’m just not sure what I want to stitch? What would you stitch? … Read More ...

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