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  Creating a  squiggly quilted fat quarter panel is fun and simple. I wanted to make this a “how to make the panel” tutorial and in my following post  you will see where I use this panel for my project.   1. First I pressed my fat quarters and picked two that coordinated. As you […]

What better way to dress up the home for the holidays than by making this fun simple Pieced Holiday Pillow Cover. It takes but an afternoon to whip this up, and when the holidays are over the cover can be taken off and stored folded or flat for a clever and space saving storage solution! […]

    Sometimes it may be difficult to locate the address numbers on your home. If you incorporate them as an art applique on a pillow tucked in the rocking chair on your front porch they cannot be missed. To go one step further consider dressing up this simple pillow design with seasonal flowers attached […]

Christmas elves have a tendency to get into just a touch of trouble here and there. Let’s hope this little guy is simply adjusting the presents under the tree. Easy to create Diving Elf Legs will be sure to bring smiles to all who witness their possible mischief first hand. Create one set or perhaps […]

Quilt as you go is a fast way to create quilted projects, because the piecing and quilting are done simultaneously – after you’ve finished the piecing, you’re ready to bind, because the quilting has already been done! This makes quilt as you go a great method for simple projects like quilted placemats. Quilt as you […]

This DIY French Memo Board is a great decorative way to organize your life. It’s a project with minimal sewing, and a lot of hot glue. I’ve been working on an activities center for our family, to help keep our schedules and to do lists organized and easily seen. My husband has short term memory […]

Let’s talk abstract forms and drawings and then let’s take that idea and make a pillow art with decorative trimmings.  Here’s how to get started. Supplies for Decorative Trimmings Pillow Art : Poly-Fil® Soft Touch® 12″ x 16″ Pillow Form Natural Canvas Fabric Assorted Natural Colored Trims by Decorative Trimmings Assorted Buttons Patterns* Your choice of pattern […]

Our elementary school’s library’s reading corner has been in sore need of some new cushions and pillows, so I thought it was time to make some Simple Foam Floor Cushions. The piece of foam I was using easily split into 4 pieces, so I thought making them spell something would be fun. And I debated […]

This simple sleepover roll is fast and easy to make, and the elastic straps keep it rolled up nicely for easy transporting to sleepover or keeping it tucked in its place in Grandma’s closet. This sleepover roll,  not only gives your child just a bit more comfort, but it helps them feel like they’ve got […]

These DIY Oly*Fun fabric spikes are great for costumes. You can make them in any size and color. They are less expensive than real spikes and are squishy, which makes them kids safe. Put them on the back of a hoodie for a dinosaur costume. Add them to a jacket, vest or skirt for a […]

I love the look of stuffed fabric pumpkins for Autumn decor. I decided to use lots of Oly*Fun to create various sizes of pumpkins to decorate my porch and house this year. Oly*fun is a great for outdoor projects and the pumpkins look great on my covered porch. SUPPLIES: Oly*Fun Grab & Go Packs in Orange Crush, Pine, Snow […]

My daughter has a special spot. She calls it, “My Special Spot”.  This little spot has prompted today’s DIY No Sew Rest Mat Tutorial. It is only in recent weeks that Lily Kate has claimed this little nook. It’s the area of floor between the couch on one side, the bookcase and firewood box on […]

I’ve made many costumes over the years. Each Halloween is another challenge to make something my daughter will love. This year I chose to take part in a Halloween DIY round up, so I had to get started much earlier than normal. After much brainstorming about, my daughter and I decided on a DIY Weeping Angel […]

With school having just started up again, our kids are getting back into the routine of homework and for my kids, that means extra reading every night.  Having someplace comfortable and fun to read can really help draw those reluctant readers out.  I’ve been wanting to make some quilted reading pillows for our school library […]

These Flip-Flop Blocks are a fast and easy quilt block to make.  The pattern uses strip piecing, so there aren’t a lot of pieces to deal with.  I used my blocks to make a quilted pillow, but you could easily make more blocks and use them to make a fun quilt.  You can vary the […]

Have you ever wondered how to get those crisp ‘boxed corners and nice flat bottoms” on your projects. Here is a step by step tutorial on just how to get that perfect corner and bottom finish on your next project. We are going to use the cute little treat bags above as an example. They […]

    It’s just about Autumn and with that comes the time to start decorating the home with all things warm, cozy and fun! While I adore the Fall season, I have VERY LIMITED “Fall weather”. We live in the South where we have three seasons of warm weather and a cold minute. During the […]

My kids absolutely love using countdowns to holidays and Halloween is no exception! I designed this fun Halloween Countdown banner because I knew my kids would get a kick out of moving the ghost down each window until he reached the door on Halloween day. Using Oly*Fun totally made this the easiest fabric banner ever. […]

Are you looking for a special gift for yourself or a dear friend? Did you happen to make the Shoe Bags featured recently in the Fairfield World blog post? If so, perhaps this is the project you have been looking for….. Supplies for Shoe Stuffies: oly*fun™ Bubble Gum poly-fil® polyester fiberfill Embellishments; Buttons Ribbon; 16″ of […]

It can be hard to know what to do with a loved one’s clothes after they’ve passed away, especially those items which they wore so often that the clothes are well connected to them in our memory. Turning a special shirt or sweatshirt into a pillow, quilt, or stuffie not only gives you a visual […]

I made a DIY autumn leaves curtain with Oly*Fun to decorate my front porch. I’ve started decorating a bit early this year, as the cool weather always gets me into the spirit of the season.  I enjoy the colorful leaves that fall here in Virginia. I wanted to bring that to my front porch in […]

Designer purses are packed in flannel bags to protect the finish, the buckles, closures and more. When packing your best shoes whether designer name brand or simply your favorite pair, why not treat them as you would your designer purse. Supplies for shoe bags: oly*fun™ Bubble Gum & Jet Black HeatnBond® Feather lite iron-on adhesive Embellishments; […]

3 Dimensional applique – burlap and bird tote I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to get enough of birds and burlap. When I created a set of wool felt bird clips and wedding table markers, I immediately fell in love with them and decided that I had to see them on some burlap […]