Archive of ‘Ideas’ category

DIY Cell Phone Pouch

Here’s a fun winter project to keep you busy by the fireplace, or- imaginary fireplace 😉 I love these cozy little cell phone pouches…not only are they adorable, but they keep your device from freezing over while you’re shoveling that winter white snow off your driveway! I’m completely new to knitting and crocheting, so I […] Read more…

Holiday Button Art Wreath

Whether for your front door or walls this Holiday Button Art Wreath created with The Button Artist will surely brighten up the home! Here is what you’ll need: The Button Artist #100005826 Amazon (also available at JoAnn Fabrics and Craft stores!) BUTTONS AND BEADS #432598 (available at Michael’s Craft Stores only) Burlap matt board Red Ribbon Glue […] Read more…

DIY Christmas Button Frame

Tis the season and with only weeks away the hustle and bustle of decorating  the home is awaiting.  This easy Christmas BUTTON frame will surely brighten your holiday mantle… Materials needed: Button Jars: Green 540001009; Red 540001006 Red & green holiday scrapbook paper Wood letters – J, O, Y; 3 white frames; paint; brown ink […] Read more…

DIY Dress to Top

Today I’m making a project that transforms a top into a dress! it’s a really fun idea that you can alter a million ways. The pattern for the original project can be found on Burda style’s website, and printed directly from your computer at home…how convenient is that? This is a basic A-line dress with […] Read more…

Button Infinity Scarf

Mornings are surely getting a bit chiller around here and it’s time to rummage through your winter clothing to see if you’re ready for the weather ahead.  Today I opted to restyle an earlier project we created and honestly the possibilities are endless – hence the name infinity!  Materials: Coconut Buttons – Crafting with Buttons #590005011 (available […] Read more…

Art Quilts by Terri Stegmiller

I met Terri Stegmiller several years back now via Etsy and I love her work and we’ve been featuring Terri at many of our  Quilt Market Shows that we attend and exhibit! Her art/quilt pieces and our buttons just seem to work perfectly (atleast I think so…) About Terri: “I love creating!  My brain always seems […] Read more…

Crafters Images and Pamela Huntington

Pamela Huntington has been creating with our Crafters Images product for  years now I have had the pleasure of providing Pamela our Photo Fabric for her creations and for her workshops. I think she likes it! And her creations for Quilt Market are always a hit… Here’s a little glimpse into Pamela… “Here in the quiet NorthEast woods […] Read more…

Postquilts by Lori Ray

If you’re following my blog I mentioned yesterday that I would be posting our designers from Quilt Market that we featured at the Houston Quilt Show this past weekend. Today I introduce you to Lori Ray who created these adorable “postquilts” – but first about Lori… “I have been sewing since I was six years […] Read more…

Fall Is In The Air – Lets Dye Buttons!

Fall and dying buttons – what do they have in common for this blog? Okay I’ll answer but there are so many answers to this question; 1.  I wanted to show you how to dye Wood Buttons. 2. Fall is my best time of the year because of all the variations of color! 3. We […] Read more…

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