Whimsical Carrot Pillow-Tutorial

7-DSCN5159Whimsy Easter Carrot

It’s cute! It’s cuddly! I mean, who doesn’t need a carrot pillow?

I made this pillow as an Easter decoration, but I can definitely see it working as nursery decor or a child’s snuggle buddy.

Simple stitching makes this a great project for a sewing beginner.

You can find my tutorial on CraftBits.

Enjoy!

Sorority Craft Show

I’ve been getting ready for the Sorority Craft Show in Arkansas City, Kansas tomorrow. It’s located in the Ag building (affectionately known as the pig palace), and is open from 10:00am – 3:00pm.

As usual, if a treasure wasn’t nailed down (and sometimes even when it was) I glued, painted or stitched it into a restyled treasure. The following are a few of my new projects I crafted for this show.

Timber Snowmen

I just love these frosty guys. I’m not sure why, but they remind me of little cowboy snowmen. Must be the log shaped bodies.

Reindeer Bed Springs

I try to come up with a new bed spring craft every year. This seems to be the year of the reindeer. In this picture they weren’t attached to the springs yet, but they have since been completed.

Star Santa Pillows

Another one of those projects that had my sewing machine beeping like a bomb.

Polka Dot Rocking Horse

Just a little peek at a restyled wooden rocking horse. I’ll have more on this transformation in a later post.

A bowl of glittered bulb ornaments. I never, never throw anything away.

Chenille Bedspread Candy Canes

Tobacco Can Snowmen

More Mini Rag Wrapped Candy Canes

These were made from the wire tent stakes I had mentioned before.

Shutter Snowmen


These chairs are just a sneaky peak at a project I will be posting about soon.

Most people would probably have tossed these old relics, but I am glad I didn’t. Can’t wait to show you what they became.

If you are in my neck of the woods tomorrow, come visit me at the show.

Santa Star Pillow Tutorial

Sew a jolly Santa star pillow for the holidays using vintage bedspreads. The points of the star naturally form the hat, arms and legs of Santa, while the red and white bedspread fabrics create his clothes. This pillow will be an attention-getter in your home, and a lovely gift for family and friends. I’ll be making several for Christmas craft shows I’m participating in.

Santa Star Pillow

You can find my tutorial here.

Quick Patriotic Tutes

Are you ready for a relaxing holiday weekend with family and friends?

With that in mind, I decided to post the links to a few of my patriotic tutorials.

Have fun and enjoy!

Primitive Applique Flag Pillows-Mini

Sew Patriotic Coasters From Scrap Fabric

Primitive Star Bowl Fillers

Sew a Chenille Flag Throw Pillow-Long

Sew Patriotic Favor Bags

Blue Jean Independence Day Banner

Transform a Book Into a Flag Decoration

Primitive Fabric Summer Bowl Fillers

Have a great weekend!

New Craft Projects for Spring

I’ve been working on projects to sell at my local store.

Bowl fillers are popular and help to fill the store shelves. No pun intended.

Primitive Sunflowers

Crows

Quilted Hearts and Bunnies

As requested. A better photo of the quilted bunny.

Chenille Carrots

Long Chenille Flag Pillows

Primitive Clothespin Bags

Barn Cats

“Stoned” Chickens

I also have a dresser, chair and windows in the works, but they aren’t quite ready for their reveal.