I wanted some cute cloth napkins for Easter brunch this year and had this fun fabric (Pop Garden by Free Spirit) that I hadn't sewn anything with yet so, I decided to learn how to make my own! I wanted to learn how to sew mitered corners on these cloth napkins and came across several tutorials online but they were all hard to understand. I hope my tutorial clears things up for you!
Do you go to Pinterest much to look for inspiration for your next crafty project or recipe? I love looking for new ideas and dinner recipes on there. I have lots of things pinned but don't get around to making everything pinned to my boards. A couple blogs that I follow regularaly posted "the Pinterest Challenge" last week and I decided to do it! Check out 
Here is a simple project that doesn't require much sewing or cost much in supplies. This is a great project to make for friends, gifts, busy moms, new drivers, etc! There are so many cute ribbon choices out there you will be able to make each key fob unique!
These terry cloth burp cloths were my favorite when my daughter was little. They are super absorbent and really cute! They soak up messes really well and wash great. You can match the fabric to your diaper bag, nursery colors or pick out cute blue or pink designs. Or, make these for a gift to take to a baby shower. Your momma friend will love them! I made my example from 
Look at this cute pleated wristlet I made this weekend! I'm so excited about it! I used Amy Butler Lotus Morning Glory fabric for the outside and the lining is Amy Butler Polka Dots in matching blue and gray. I made this wristlet using a Keyka Lou pattern. I really love her patterns. The have great directions that are simple and easy to follow. Not all of them are for beginners though so it helps if you have sewn a few things before attempting them. I didn't time how long it took me to make it but it wasn't more than a couple hours. Definitely do-able during a couple naptimes! 
How do you guys organize all your patterns? It seems like I've ended up with a lot of pdf patterns that I've bought online and printed off. I also have pattern pieces floating all around. I needed something more organized and an easy way to look up the pattern I was wanting to sew. I also needed a way to contain my patterns neatly (and kind of hidden) so my 2 year old daughter would quit pulling out a page here and there and spreading them through out the house! 
Here's a quick and easy baby security blanket that you can sew for your little one during their nap time. I first made a pink one of these small security blankets for my daughter when she was just a couple months old. I wanted something that she could cuddle up with but, not a huge blanket that I'd have to worry about her suffacating under. It's turned out to be the perfect size for her because now that she's walking (and carries her blanket with her everywhere) she doesn't trip on it. It's also a great size to throw in the diaper bag for trips. This blanket is only 16" x 16" so doesn't require much fabric. You might even have enough in your scrap pile to make it! 
Here's a quick little Valentine's Day project to make for your little cutie pie! Appliqueing onesies or shirts is so easy. It turns plain baby and kid shirts into clothing that looks like you bought it from a cute baby boutique. I took lots of pictures of the Valentine's Day shirt I made for my daughter to show you step by step how to do it yourself! 
Valentine's Day is less than a month away! I wanted to create something to store our Valentine's Day candy hearts in that was both functional and decorative. This cute little jar doesn't take too much time to whip up. And, once you learn how to do glass etching you can use it on so many things. I've etched vases and wine glasses so far and have seen ideas for etched casserole dishes so you always get your pan back after a pot luck. 
I tried this new soup recipe last night for dinner and I loved it! It was also a big hit with my husband and 21 month old so it's going to go into my recipe binder to make many more times. Winter finally hit Montana this week with some snow yesterday and lots of wind. This was the perfect meal to make on a cold winter night. I plan on making it again, next time we want a warm, comforting meal. And, best of all, it is really quick and easy to make. I think it took me maybe 30 minutes to trow it together. 
Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a wife and mom who loves to craft during naptime. When I come across something fun I’m always thinking “that’s cute...I bet I could make it myself!” Because of that, this blog started. Please join me on my creative adventures through my articles and tutorials!
