This post is in partnership with World Vision Remember a few weeks ago, I went to Ecuador to be #Chosen with World Vision? It was truly a life-changing experience and I’m excited to share the experience with you today! You can still sign up to be #Chosen! Click the link to sign up: http://wv.link/MelanieChosen. #Chosen […]
Finding Joy in Being #Chosen
World Vision is changing the game for child sponsorship. For the first time ever, the ability to choose a sponsor is in the child’s hands. I had the privilege of going to Honduras with World Vision last year and was able to meet Katerin, the child we decided to sponsor from that trip. Here we […]
Crochet Rose Pattern – Easy Video Tutorial
Let’s learn how to make this crochet rose! Last week I went to a bridal shower and the dress code was vintage dresses and tea hats. I had this dress from Target from Easter that fit that look, but I didn’t have a tea hat. I didn’t really want to go buy something that would […]
The Best Machine Binding Tutorial Method Part 2
Hi friends! Here is part 2 of my machine binding tutorial! In part 1, we made our binding strip with a bias join and clipped it to the back of the quilt. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to attach that strip to the quilt using your sewing machine. Get ready, because […]
The Best Machine Binding Method
Hi! Today is part 1 of a highly requested tutorial – Machine Binding! And not just any machine binding… The BEST machine binding method. I have another binding video tutorial that I taught in my classes, but I never loved that method, even though it’s a standard way of doing it. It was good enough […]
Kitchen Refresh for $230… AND Big News!
Hi Everyone!! Big news over here in the Ham household! We bought a house! This house, the one that we currently live in which has been a goal of ours for several years now. We closed in June and while the house, or condo technically, doesn’t need a lot of work, there are some minor […]
Easy Zippered Vinyl Box Pouch Video Tutorial – Beginner Friendly
Look how cute and handy this vinyl box pouch is?! I love how quick and simple they are – a great summer project! How to Sew a Vinyl Box Pouch Materials: ( 1) 8 x 12 piece of clear vinyl of choice for the size made in the video. Can be found in the upholstery […]
Beginner Crochet Guide
Hi Everyone! I just uploaded a new crochet basics video and I wanted to create a beginner crochet guide and have a spot where new crocheters could go for help in 1 spot. I have lots of information here on my blog and on YouTube to help beginners, but it’s kind of scattered around so […]
Beginner Crochet Cotton Washcloth Tutorial
Hi Everyone! I’ve got a beginner crochet cotton washcloth tutorial for you today! Do you follow me on instagram? We have lots of fun over there. The other day I was showing this washcloth I had made and I got SO many requests for a tutorial, so here it is! It looks like a complicated […]
Your First Quilt Part 6: How to Label and Wash your Quilt
I can’t believe that over 200k of you have seen the first video of this Your First Quilt series! I figured this would be a helpful series, but I had no idea it would make that sort of impact. Today, I’m excited to share the final video of the series, how to label and wash […]
