There’s something so fun about opening a brand new tool for your sewing room… don’t you think?
Today, I’m sharing a little “happy mail” moment with you — I just received my new Oliso M3Pro Project iron, and I couldn’t wait to open it up and give it a try!
read moreLast week ...Flying leaves and raindrops on our big trail. A leafy carpet underfoot. Pretty much over because we had a snowy forecast and light snow on the ground the last two days. Still a light frost overnight so not that freezing. All the flower pots had been moved inside already. It is cold and crisp on my walks these mornings and darker but so enjoyable in the fresh air. Speaking of which, on my afternoon walk with Tony and Ned on Sunday, I lagged behind admiring this branch lying on the side of the walk looking like a little ...
read moreI don’t know about you, but this block has made my day. Back when I was a rookie quilter, I thought that this was a really complex quilt block, but the Broken Wheel quilt block is a piece of cake!
Remember that FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements given already have the ¼ inch allowance included.
*SQ = Square/Squares
Making this block was so fun, that I decided to make a new quilt with this block, honoring the history behind it. The perfect geometry and harmony behind it is really fascinating for me.
There are many alternative block named after the same quilt block name, but here I am making the original one.
via Q is for Quilter
A variation of the “saw-tooth” (or some say the Bear Paw) patchwork, this lovely quilt was made for a bride-to-be and named “Union Square” because at that time there was a great deal ...
Greetings everyone. Wow! I didn't realize how long it's been since I've posted. Warning, this post will be filled with photos of the goings on around the farm and a couple of my favorite commercial videos thrown in.
First, my neighbor sold his old farm house and had it moved about 7 miles away.
The classic 16 patch quilt block, the Checkerboard quilt block, is no brainer! It is the easiest quilt block out there, and I love using it even with my tiny 1.5 inch strips! Make this quilt in one weekend!
You can make the Checkerboard quilt block using almost every final block size. Just use the following calculations:
A = Finished Block Size + 0.5 inches
B = (A x 2) + 0.5 inches
A x B = Wanted measurement of strips
In the following table you can find the measurements for ...
I am in love 
! This is the most beautiful quilt block. The White House Steps, is easy, scrap-friendly, solids-friendly, it can be modern, it can be traditional! It fits literally everywhere, and for every quilt taste! You should definitely try to make it, and I have the right tutorial for you.
The cutting part for the White House Steps quilt block is reaaally easy! You will be surprised how fast you can prepare a 20 block quilt.
Always remember FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt ...
Hi everyone! I wanted to pop in to let you know that I finally have a video available on how to make my Versatile Face Mask pattern. You can watch it on YouTube here and you’ll also find it on my original Versatile Face Mask Pattern blog post. Plus, keep reading for a great discount on notions from Purple Hobbies.
In this video, I walk you through all of the steps to make your own face mask. From supplies, to tie options and nose wire, you’ll get the whole process and then some. There are also additional resources ...
According to the manual, the Singer 6215C sewing machine is from 1984, so it was one of the newest sewing machines in my vintage collection. According to the International Sewing Machine Collectors’ Society, the Singer 6215 models were produced in Brazil between 1985 and 1989. It features the free arm sewing machine bed option, 8 built-in stitches, buttonholes, and a drop in bobbin.
I won this item in an auction for 1 whole Canadian dollar – approximately $0.70 US. I couldn’t resist when no one bid on it. It was described ...
read moreIn this video, I’ll show you how I made this no sew tulle tutu skirt. I used it as a photo prop in my daughter’s one month milestone photos, but you can make this in any size or length by adjusting the calculated measurements. This tutu is perfect for photos or dress up play.
This project comes together fast with just a few items: scissors, elastic, tulle, and either a single safety pin OR thread. It’s a no sew project if you are comfortable using a safety pin as the waistband closure. This is fine if you ...
read moreI love a good pouch. They make great gifts and they’re perfect to store those little collections we seem to accumulate. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a fabric origami pouch that you guys are going to love! Be warned, it’s highly addictive. But, it’s a great way to use up those fat quarters!
These pouches don’t require much cutting or pressing. They start with two squares of fabric and after a few folds and a few seams, you get this sweet pouch to brighten up your space. Better than that, they ...
Today I’m going to show you a quick seam ripper technique that will change your life (in a sewing kind of way). If you haven’t seen this technique before, you’re going to be amazed. I’ve been using it for about four years now and it takes the grimace out of un-sewing.
I made a short, 2-minute video so you can see it in action. I have to warn you, making my own videos is new to me. I didn’t have my phone oriented the right way, and I’m just learning to use my video ...
This video is part 2 in my series on reusing candle wax. Previously I made a video on how to reuse candle wax by melting the wax in jars on the stove, then transferring all the hot wax to a new jar with a fresh wick.
I got a lot of great feedback via comments on my YouTube channel from viewers on more ways to remove wax from jars. I’m currently stuck in the house due to the COVID-19 outbreak, so it’s the perfect time to try out your suggestions! If you have a tried and true method ...
read more*** It's a Wrap!- Drive Down Lane Sew Along ***
Happy Friday! Today I have a few things.. let's get to it!
Bonnie Lane - It's a wrap! Thank you for sewing along! I love sewing this with you for a 2nd time. it was so much fun!!
(ps.. Photo take last summer)
Goodies - Pattern & My applique tools
If you own the Cricut Maker, you know that you can cut a variety of materials, including fabric. But can you use it to cut out shapes from fabric that is already backed with fusible web and the paper liner for your applique projects?
For some background, I was working on a baby quilt for my daughter who is due to be born next month. I wanted to applique some bunny shapes in the centre of my blocks. I couldn’t find anyone online talking about using my favourite applique supply: Double Stick Fusible Web. I’ve filmed my experience ...
read moreIn this tutorial, I’ll teach you how to sew a lined Christmas stocking. I’ve created a free pattern that you can download to make it easier to follow along, but it’s easy enough to make your own pattern as well.
Before we get started, let me tell you a little story. For Christmas 2019, I planned on making my family a set of matching Christmas stockings with our names embroidered on the cuff. I wanted to make stockings for me, my husband, our son, and even our unborn baby – really planning ahead so that I don’t ...
read moreI recently purchased a Cricut Maker, and my first vinyl project was making personalized Batman water bottle decal labels for my Batman-obsessed son. I transformed Contigo water bottles by personalizing them with my son’s name.
I’ll give you a quick walk-through of what I used to decorate these cups and the basic process of how to create a simple single-colour design featuring a shape with letters appearing in the negative space.
FYI: These are just for personal use, so I’m not selling these nor would I ...
read moreThe Friendship quilt block is a relatively easy to make, but also a bit tricky, especially regarding seam matching. But once you get the grip of it, and by using the right values on your blocks, the Friendship quilt block can really make ypur quilt special. It is also really scrappy friendly, and you can use up most of your scraps, just with a single block!
Always remember FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements given already have the ¼ inch allowance included ...
This is the Viking 788P sewing machine. Recently my husband was passing through Value Village when he spotted this machine in the electronics section. He texted me immediately and told me it was a retro Viking sewing machine for $19.99. The bobbin case, cord and foot pedal were all there. It operated well – and did I want it?
Of course, I had to try it out. Both of us figured it was an older Husqvarna machine. But no! These two Viking brands are totally unrelated. After doing some research online, I found out that Viking was the store brand ...
read moreThe Autograph Quilt block tutorial follows the ‘easy road’ to make a beginner-friendly quilt block. This is a 7-grid quilt block.
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