Keep those tissues handy

 If you are like me and have allergies all year long you always want those tissues handy.  I carry them in my purse, my bag I take to school, my lunch bag, the car etc.  To help be able to find them quickly I created tissue covers for the small packages I carry.

The cover also has a pocket on the back which is great to hold your nail file, clippers or even your ID and credit card.  These are quick to stitch up and only take a few pieces of scrap fabric.

Tissue covers also make a great gift for teachers, co-workers, family and friends.  Watch the video below to learn how to make them.

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Happy Sewing and Creating!

Danna

This says it all!

 A few weeks ago we had a major issue happen in our home.  The video below will give you a peek into what we are dealing with and where we are headed.  Things are beginning to get sorted out and moving forward on the sewing room remodel.  Life can be very, very messy sometimes.  We are ready for the cleanup to be completed and get back to normal.

Danna

Mid-Arm Quilting Saga

 A few years ago I was blessed by a friend who gave me her mid-arm quilt frame and machine.  She no longer wanted to quilt her own quilts and needed the room for her grandchildren.

My husband and I brought the frame home and set it up in the 5 foot length position. That is the largest I have room for at the moment.

The frame is set up finally.

It takes up a good portion of my existing space

And there it sat for about 2 years.  I was so intimidated by the whole process I wouldn't even try to figure it out.  My friend had told me she had some trouble with the machine even after having it serviced.  During the pandemic of 2020 I told myself it was time to "use it or lose it".  After trying several times to get the machine that came with the frame to work I finally pulled it off and put on one of my domestic sewing machines.  That is working for the moment while I research and save up for a new machine.

The quilt frame with my domestic machine on it

I finally loaded some test fabric and gave it a try

It is not perfect but it is a start!

Learning something new is always fun but also stressful.  As I begin to face my fears and "give it a try" I am amazed at what I have learned.  Wish me luck!

Keep quilting!

Danna

Front Porch Redo

 During the pandemic quarantine I was looking for things to do that would make me feel good about my home and my life.  Since I now had a lot of time on my hands I started looking at what I had around that I could use.  

Because I am a big sewer, crafter and quilter I had lots of supplies.  I had been wanting to give my porch a little "redo" for a while so I gathered my supplies and dove into the project.

It was also a good project to put on my newly started YouTube channel - Sew-Learn-Create.  Making the videos gave me a deadline and the extra push I needed to get the project completed.

Watch the videos below to see the before and after of my porch redo.  It was fun to do and it did help give me a purpose during the difficult times of the pandemic.

I hope this will inspire you to go dig through your supplies and start that project you have wanted to do for a long time.  

Keep creating!

Danna

Popcorn Bag - A healthy snack made easy

 Are you on a constant search for a healthy snack for you and your family?  I know it is sometimes a battle to find something that is healthy and tasty when there are so many other choices.

I recently came across a project that was a great solution to this dilemma - a popcorn bag.  The popcorn bag allows you to use regular popcorn kernels and cook it with no oils or butter.  This project joined several of my passions together.  I love to sew, in case you haven't figured that out, I love popcorn and I love to do my part to help the environment.

Watch the video below to make your own popcorn bag.  I sometimes add to my popcorn a little salt and some butter powder for extra flavor.  But by adding my own it is much healthier than the microwave bags, for you and the environment.

Happy sewing and eating!

Danna

Beginner Sewing - Let's Make a Popcorn Bag for a quick, healthy snack