There are fewer than two weeks until Thanksgiving, and many quilters have found themselves still searching for the right table decor. The editors at FaveQuilts realize how stressful things will be in the next few days, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite table runner patterns that only require a few hours to make. […]
Candy canes are traditionally one of the most famous symbols seen during Christmas time. There is a lot of speculation that their red and white colors might have spiritual meaning, yet the true origin of candy canes is unknown. Mostly they are known for being used to make stunning Christmas decorations, and of course, for […]
Halloween is such a great time of year (and that’s not just because it’s in the same month as my birthday). It’s the one time of year when everyone gets to be an actor, putting on costumes and becoming someone else! Now, trick-or-treating is great and all (if you’re five), but I like to celebrate […]
The holiday season kicks into high gear in late October and doesn’t end until January. During this time, people are constantly decorating, making home-cooked food and baked goods, traveling, buying presents, and throwing parties. It can easily become a very expensive time of year. However, when you have DIY holiday projects up your sleeve, you […]
There’s nothing more gorgeous than an autumn day at twilight. I love taking a stroll around my neighborhood as the leaves blow around, seeing all the hazy colors of the season. It’s even more beautiful when I pass yards with the perfect mood lighting—twinkling lights or hanging lanterns. Beautiful outdoor lighting definitely adds to the […]
For most of us in the working world, our cubicles and office desks become our second homes. It’s where we spend the majority of our days; we work at our desks, we chat with co-workers at our desks, we eat at our desks…If you work at all in the corporate world, you are essentially living […]
The crocheters in my life are always so busy this time of year because springtime is baby shower time. Every weekend, there’s a baby shower. It gets a little crazy. While I give a lot of my own crochet gifts, I’m also commissioned for gifts for other people. I have my niece asking for a […]
The best part of Mother’s Day isn’t really the gifts – it’s the chance for Mom and the kids to get some quality time. Sometimes the best Mother’s Day doesn’t include a fancy brunch or expensive gifts, but a thrifty stress-free activity that the family can do together. One of the most fun and rewarding […]
Happy Earth Day, fellow cheap eaters and thrifty crafters! I don’t know about you, but I plan on celebrating this glorious day by stepping outside of the office as much as I can (sneakily, of course), taking my dog Brody for a walk or two, and working on some recycled crafts. I’m not sure if […]
These fun little pom pom Easter eggs are especially fun to make since the final tool used is the same one I use to keep my sweaters in tip-top shape! (Yeah, there’s one of my extra special puns 🙂 ) OK, but seriously: if you are as much of a pom pom fanatic as I […]
