Painting our kitchen cabinets has been on the list of “Someday Projects” ever since we moved in to our house 5 years ago. I never gave it too much thought until this year. When I decided to do it, the color options I could go with consumed me. How does one just choose a color?!Continue reading “How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets”
Category Archives: DIY Projects
Easy to Sew Pajama Pants
Save the day by… sewing? A few weeks ago, my daughter (4) was practicing her “sliding into home plate” move in the living room and ripped a hole in the knee of the pajama pants she was wearing. She was so upset. “They’re RUINED!” In my head, I quickly went over the inventory of fabricContinue reading “Easy to Sew Pajama Pants”
The Jelly Roll: A Quilting Shortcut
I am a big fan of jelly rolls. I’ve made five quilts using them because they’re beautiful, fun, and a fantastic way to save time… but what is a jelly roll? Simply put, it is a themed collection of precut fabrics. The standard size of a roll is 40 fabric strips measuring 40” x 2Continue reading “The Jelly Roll: A Quilting Shortcut”
Sewing Outdoor Furniture Cushions
Spring is the season for sprucing up inside and outside. After seeing these before-and-after photos, you’ll be dusting off your sewing machine to give your outdoor furniture a new look. The sun did a number on our deep red patio cushions. The cushions looked so good when we purchased the set, but after a couple ofContinue reading “Sewing Outdoor Furniture Cushions”