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How to Use Batting Scraps – 8 great ideas!

February 19, 2021 By: Melanie3 Comments

No quilter wants to waste precious materials that we have purchased and use in our quilts and projects. Often times, we end up with these extra scraps of batting in various sizes. In this post, I’m going to give you 8 ideas (actually more!) to use up your batting scraps. Sometimes we need some different […]

5 minute Cork Key Fob Tutorial

February 5, 2021 By: Melaniecomment

Today I’m excited to share a 5 minute cork key fob tutorial with you! Cork is a really great material and can be used for sewing bags and various other sewing projects to add some stability and durability. Easy Sewing Projects I love to teach beginners how to sew. Here are some other great beginner […]

Easy Crochet Hat Pattern – Cozy Textured Stripes!

January 29, 2021 By: Melanie

crochet hat pattern

Today, I’m going to show you how to crochet a hat! This easy crochet hat pattern is so cozy, simple and great for beginners. It only took me about 2 hours (max) to make it, so this crochet hat pattern is quick too! Now, I’m pretty sure you can’t have too many crochet hat patterns […]

Fabric Haul and Craft Supplies Winter 2021

January 15, 2021 By: Melanie

fabric haul

I kinda went a little crazy with some shopping over the holidays. So, I think it’s time for a fabric haul! First, so many great online fabric shops were having good sales that I wanted to not only benefit from but help support small businesses. I also like to use fabric that you can find […]

Simple Statement Crochet Scarf Tutorial – Beginner

January 6, 2021 By: Melanie

I have a new crochet scarf tutorial for you! This statement crochet scarf is a great mach to this crochet hat as well as a fun make for the chilly winter months. I know you are going to love making this warm and cozy statement crochet scarf. Simple Statement Crochet Scarf So cute right?! I […]

Flying Geese Pillow Cover with Invisible Zipper Tutorial

December 21, 2020 By: Melanie

Today, I’m excited to share with you this flying geese pillow cover with invisible zipper! I was scrolling on instagram a few months ago and saw this pillow from Madewell. Now, a lot of times you can’t recreate a design after buying all the materials for the same price as buying it – at that […]

Waistcoat Crochet Hat Tutorial – Beginner Friendly

November 20, 2020 By: Melanie

Waistcoat crochet hat

I’ve had this idea in my head for a year and now it’s here! Introducing the waistcoat crochet hat tutorial! I saw a hat similar to this at Target last winter and it was one of those moments where I thought, I can make that. I love that this stitch looks like knitting, but it’s […]

Cancer Update: Is treatment working?

November 19, 2020 By: Melanie

Hey everyone! We have another little update we wanted to share with you all, thanks for being on this journey with us. The last few months the Ham’s have had quite a few changes to our lives. I’ve decided to go full cancer killer and have radically changed my diet which obviously affects what food […]

Finger Crochet Blanket Tutorial – No crochet knowledge needed!

October 30, 2020 By: Melanie

finger crochet

Today I’m happy to share a finger crochet blanket tutorial! And the cool thing is, you don’t have to know how to crochet to make this blanket. In fact, I made this video nice and slow particularly for those of you who do not know how to crochet at all but would like a handmade […]

Sawtooth Star Coaster Sewing Tutorial

October 28, 2020 By: Melanie

coaster sewing tutorial

Today, I’m sharing with you this adorable sawtooth star coaster sewing tutorial! I made these stars for the sawtooth star quilted table runner, but they were too small for what I was going for so they were extra blocks laying around. I decided to whip up some coasters (mine always disappear… anyone relate?!?) with my […]

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  • How to Use Batting Scraps – 8 great ideas!
  • 5 minute Cork Key Fob Tutorial
  • Easy Crochet Hat Pattern – Cozy Textured Stripes!
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  • Fabric Haul and Craft Supplies Winter 2021

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