Category Archives: Valentine’s Day
DIY Valentine’s Day Treat Bags
I think I’ve mentioned a few times that I love Valentine’s Day, not because I expect my husband to buy me roses which-have-been-marked-up-to-a-ridiculous-price-every-February-just-because-they-can-get-away-with-it, or because I enjoy dining at overbooked restaurants on the 14th. No, I just like the decorations! Red and pink are my favorite colors! For this project, I pulled a few red… Keep reading…
13 Free Valentine’s Day Projects for Quilters & Sewists
Hey Everyone! I’ve been all over the interwebs looking for quick and cute Valentine’s Day projects for you to make! I found 13 FREE tutorials/patterns for you… While Christmas is my favorite season, Valentine’s Day has to be my favorite as far as decorations- red and pink are my two favorite colors! I think I… Keep reading…
Valentine’s Day Mug Rug
Mug rugs have been around for a while, but they’re still uber-popular. Why? Because they are quick and fun to make- you can finish a project in an afternoon! And because they are so quick, you can make them for every season and they make great gifts. They’re also very handy! What is a… Keep reading…
Pink Quilt Block Pattern
A few months ago, some of us got together to make blocks for a quilt to give to a friend battling breast cancer. Of course, all of the blocks had to be pink :) Today I am sharing my pink quilt block pattern.Not only is it a nice block for a special “get well soon”… Keep reading…
Free Cupcake Embroidery Pattern
We are getting close to Valentine’s Day- it’s one of my favorite holidays because everything is pink and red, which are my favorite colors! Here is a “sweet” little free cupcake embroidery pattern! You can use it for a dishtowel, or an apron pocket, or a potholder. Click here for the PDF of this pattern…. Keep reading…
The Art of Home Winter 2015 Issue is Here!
Did you get your free Winter 2015 issue of The Art of Home Companion emagazine? No???? Oh my- you will want to get your link! It has lovely projects like this: And recipes like this: PLUS, the issue has some other fun goodies! To sign up to make sure you don’t miss a thing, just… Keep reading…
In the studio this week…
I had a fabulous time with the Sew Along on Saturday- I hope you did too! Our international “sewing circle” that day included friends from the US, Canada, England, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand! (Thanks to my husband for putting this fun map together!) Read More
Linzer French Toast for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up… And we will be bombarded with commercials for flowers and jewelry… And while advertisers may try to make us see fancy gifts as required gestures of romantic love and devotion, I have much simpler tastes. I prefer a beautiful card, maybe a nice dinner out (or, more likely, dinner “in”,… Keep reading…
