Creating a Paper Piecing Pattern and Using it to Make a Mug Rug

In the past I've created a few paper piecing patterns that I made available online.  I have a lot of fun making them and decided to show you all how to create your own patterns.

I used one of my paper pieced blocks to create a quilted mug rug.  It is the same techniques as making a full size quilt, so great practice if you think you want to get started in quilting or just want to make a quick quilt project.

I would love to see the paper piecing designs that you all come up with!

Christmas at Silver Dollar City

Turning a Bag Right Sides Out

I've had several people contact me saying they get confused when making a lined bag and get to the step of turning it right sides out.  I usually speed this up or cut it completely out of tutorials completely because once you've done it, it is very easy.  I guess I was forgetting that not every one has made a bag before.  So I made a sewing basics video showing the entirety of it in real time.  I hope you find it helpful!

Snowman Snowglobe Ornament

Steampunk OOTD

Craft Fair Projects and Vlog

I did my first craft fair recently with my mom. We made up a ton of items and spent the entire Saturday hanging out and chatting with customers.  We had a great time!  It was interesting to see what all people bought and didn't buy (wasn't what we expected!). We had a booth down the hallway leading into the main room which was cool because we had a little more room and was able to set up 3 tables, my mannequin, and some vintage door screens to hang items on.

Here's a video showing some of the items I made to sell at the craft fair.




I also made a vlog talking about what sold, what didn't and overall how the day went.

For the fair I made money bags for me and mom.  I used an old pair of pants, a long zipper, and seam binding and they turned out great!  They worked really well for holding our change, phone, and anything else we needed.

Vintage Coat Recon