One of my favorite family Christmas traditions that I look forward to each year is looking at Christmas lights. When Jon and I dated, we would go to Starbucks for a peppermint hot cocoa, drive to our favorite neighborhoods, and look at Christmas lights while listening to Christmas tunes about twice a week. It's funny … Continue reading Christmas Lights Bingo
Lo loves celebrating all of the holidays and any special occasion, so when Kate Basti's latest pattern was a heart block, I knew it would be perfect for Valentine's Day. I've tested a few patterns for Kate Basti over the past couple of years, and the All Heart block is another great pattern! It works up … Continue reading All Heart Pillow
I have a couple of Christmas in July events this month, so I have handmade gifts on my mind these days. I'm sharing a tutorial for my small jewelry pouch later this month, but I thought I'd share some of my favorite gift ideas in the meantime. For the hostess, baker, and/or chef: I've made … Continue reading Handmade Christmas in July Gift Ideas
I never dreamed of making a quilt until we found out we were pregnant. At that moment, all I wanted to do was make that baby a quilt and decorate our house with all the quilty things! There's just something so cozy and inviting about a home that has quilts placed throughout. Unfortunately, I was placed … Continue reading Cuckoo’s Calling Valentine Quilt
Every year during the holidays, I meet with some of my best girl friends for a fun night out without the husbands and kids. Some years we dress up in cocktail dresses and eat at an upscale restaurant downtown, and other years, we wear ugly Christmas sweaters and enjoy a low-key evening with Christmas lights … Continue reading McCall’s Tacky Christmas Dress