Last week I shared 3 ways to make a face mask and where to donate them. I'm so happy that so many sewers are coming together to fill this need! Today I'm sharing how to sew a face mask with filter pocket for hospitals wanting a more protective mask. These have a few great features including a pocket on the back to slip a disposable filter into, cotton ties without elastic to withstand harsh sanitation processes and two different fabrics to distinguish the front from the back! This face mask is my new favorite to make. The back requires 2 ...Continue Reading
3 ways to make a DIY surgical face mask for virus shortage
Organizations all over the US are calling on sewers, sewists, people with sewing machines to help create handmade masks to help cope with the coronavirus shortage. This DIY surgical face mask pattern is free and has 3 variations! While you're stuck in isolation or quarantine, here are 3 ways to make a medical face mask to block germs and sew some good! This post will also help you find a place to donate homemade pandemic masks. There is evidence that these masks do NOT work as well as PPE medical masks so there has been debate on ...Continue Reading
13 Easy Crafts for Kids
Just in case you need a few extra craft ideas for kids! These are all no-mess (or at least low-mess) craft ideas that will entertain your creative kids! I love easy crafts for kids, with a quick set-up and lots of creative opportunity! So here's a list of Amazon (affiliate) links so you can order some kits and get crafting in a few days from the comfort of your home! Ed Emberly's Thumbprint Drawings Book - These are so fun to make. Also pick up a set of different color ink pads while you're at it! Origami - Paper folding has a ...Continue Reading
Accessories Downloads for the DreamBox Organizer!
After making the DreamBox Printable that I shared last week, I knew I needed to add some accessories. This printable will help you organize your space even more with supplies, machines and even some decorations that you may have in your space. The DreamBox Organizer will help you decide which options you need while ordering your DreamBox and how to organize your DreamBox once you get it. The printable includes a cutting machine, modeled after my Cricut and lots of supplies for it. There are rolls of vinyl, weeding accessories, and heat ...Continue Reading
Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects!
This post, Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I've had my Cricut Maker for a few years now and my excitement from it continues to grow! The biggest thing the Cricut Maker has given me it empowerment. I can make almost ANYTHING with it, from quilts to wooden projects! In this post I'm sharing my TOP 10 projects using the Cricut Maker from the past year or so with a focus on projects with fabric, felt and sewing! As Cricut ...Continue Reading
DreamBox Budgets – 5 ways to build a DreamBox!
The DreamBox is definitely an investment piece, I totally get that! But since the Original ScrapBox sent me a DreamBox, my life has CHANGED! The DreamBox is a total game changer for a few reasons! I know where everything is, down to my tiny scraps of ribbon and everything has a specific place to go back to. Setting up crafts is so easy since I can pull out all the totes I need and put them right back after. My productivity has increased SO MUCH since I always walk into a clean space! So this post includes 5 ways to build a DreamBox for ...Continue Reading
You Got This + More Cancer SVG free downloads
This post is a follow-up to the new Sew4Good project Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer Patients. I wanted to include some inspirational cancer SVG FREE downloads for adding iron-on vinyl to your projects! These are actually nice phrases for any hard time (or just general happy motivation!), so you can add them to a gift before giving it for a little extra boost of love! These heart pillows help patients recover from invasive surgery. The shape is ideal for holding right under the arm while resting or over the chest as a seatbelt cushion. ...Continue Reading
Sew4Good: Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer
I'm excited to announce another Sew 4 Good project: heart pillows for breast cancer! This is a quick and easy project with a free heart pillow pattern! It's totally appropriate for Valentine's day, but patients need these all year round. If you missed the first Sew 4 Good project, you can click here to read all about making headwraps for cancer patients. Every few months a new Sew 4 Good project will launch. These projects are ONGOING so you can make them whenever you have scraps or feel a pull to sew some good! View all the Sew 4 Good ...Continue Reading
DreamBox Planner Printable
When I first got my DreamBox I was a little overwhelmed! I got the PRE-BUILT option (which I definitely recommend!) so it was easy to set up - just 3 pieces. But...after that it was just a big empty (gorgeous, amazing) armoire. I stared at it for a few weeks before biting the bullet and just starting with the shelving. It's not that it was hard to set the shelves and organize my stuff....it's just that I didn't want to mess anything up...I wanted it to be PERFECT! So I made this free DreamBox Planner Printable so you can plan your DreamBox ...Continue Reading
Thanks for holding my quilts Quilt Greeting Card
I wanted to make a special funny Valentine for my husband this year that paid homage to his willingness to hold my quilts! He is such a good sport when it comes to helping me with my crafts (and generally not being mad when thread and fabric take over) and I know many of you have someone in their life that plays that "quilt holder" role! So this quilt greeting card says 'Thanks for holding my quilts' and you can make it just in time for Valentine's Day to show your appreciation! This card is sort of like a general thank you for ...Continue Reading
12 Pink Rolling Office Chairs for your Sewing Room!
After finishing up my sewing room with my new DreamBox (read all about it here!) I added one final touch: the perfect pink velvet rolling office chair! I've wanted a comfortable chair to sew and craft in and I wanted it to match most of my supplies. Unfortunately this particular chair is now sold out, so I had to round up a few more pink rolling office chairs in case you need one! Many of these chairs also come in other color variations so you can browse around to find the perfect chair for you. I definitely recommend a comfortable ...Continue Reading
