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DIY Derby Jockey Silks  Pillows
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DIY Derby Jockey Silks Pillows

This tutorial will teach you how to make Jockey Silks pillows, a perfect way to add a bit of Kentucky Derby decor to your home! Included in the directions are options for sew and no-sew pillows. To make this project as easy as possible, we’ve even created a free jockey silks applique pattern for you….

Win, Place, Show Rosette Centerpiece; a Derby Craft Idea
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Win, Place, Show Rosette Centerpiece; a Derby Craft Idea

Create a unique and colorful centerpiece for your table with our Derby-themed Win, Place, Show Paper Award Rosettes. Several years ago I created a set of Win, Place, Show paper award rosettes to add to my Kentucky Derby home decorations. I shared this article at that time, but without detailed instructions for how to make…

How to Make a Fascinator Perfect for the Derby!
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How to Make a Fascinator Perfect for the Derby!

Get yourself Derby-ready with a colorful and creative fascinator hat. Learn how to make a Fascinator with our step-by-step, easy-to-follow tutorial. I’ve been running a DIY blog for over 12 years and can’t believe it has taken me this long to write a post teaching you how to make your own fascinator. If you’ve been…

Kentucky Derby Craft Ideas for Cricut Machines
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Kentucky Derby Craft Ideas for Cricut Machines

Jumping on the Kentucky Derby bandwagon today and sharing a few ideas for some fun Derby Craft Ideas.  If you’re looking to add a bit of Derby Style to your home or your Derby party, then I think you’ll love these Derby-inspired SVG files designed to work, especially with your Cricut Machine!  If you’re not…

21 Adorable Kentucky Derby Party Ideas
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21 Adorable Kentucky Derby Party Ideas

If it’s the first Saturday in May, it must be Kentucky Derby Day! Whether you’re celebrating at home with friends or with family and kids, we’ve got 21 Creative Kentucky Derby Party ideas ready to share with you! Many of these projects feature free Derby printables as well. With the weather as cold as it…

Saturday Snapshots; Halloween, Quilts & Markets
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Saturday Snapshots; Halloween, Quilts & Markets

If you’re new here, Saturday Snapshots are posts that are a bit more personal in nature. Just a small peek into our lives.  If you just like the “crafty stuff” no worries, it will be back on Monday! Someone told me once “one blog post, one topic”. It’s actually pretty good advice as it helps…

DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial; a Kentucky Derby Decoration Idea
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DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial; a Kentucky Derby Decoration Idea

The Kentucky Derby is ONE week from today! It seems like it completely snuck up on me this year.  I couldn’t let another Derby season pass me by without adding one more Kentucky Derby Decoration to my stash.  This DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial is really cute for the Derby, but could easily be adapted for…

A New Beginner Tote Bag Sewing Pattern; The Derby Tote
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A New Beginner Tote Bag Sewing Pattern; The Derby Tote

Today I’m excited to announce my latest Tote Bag Sewing Pattern, the Derby Tote.  It’s a great simple tote bag that is easy to sew and can be customized a bunch of different ways.  This tote bag pattern is perfect for beginners. I hope you’ll like it whether you’re just learning to sew or are…

Father’s Day Party Ideas & Free Printables
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Father’s Day Party Ideas & Free Printables

Celebrate Dad with one of our Father’s Day Party Ideas! We have loads of fun ideas to share with you today, including free Father’s Day printables, soda bottle labels, & a “We Love Dad” Banner. Chinet® Cut Crystal® sponsored this post At our house, Father’s Day usually consists of a lot of delicious food. We…

Family Friendly Kentucky Derby Party: Reader Submission
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Family Friendly Kentucky Derby Party: Reader Submission

Today I’m excited to share with you some great ideas for your Kentucky Derby Party.  If you like this post then you may also like this post with Kentucky Derby Party Ideas and Printables or this post for Derby Pie Inspired Cupcakes! Last week I got an email from a friend of mine that she…

How to make Pillow Wraps – Kentucky Derby Craft Ideas
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How to make Pillow Wraps – Kentucky Derby Craft Ideas

Pillow Wraps are a great way to “spruce up” an old set of pillows on your sofa! You can keep the pillow and then swap the wraps for the various seasons.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a set of Burlap Pillow Wraps just for the Kentucky Derby! It’s a quick and…

Our Day at the Oaks & My Custom Polka Dot Dress
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Our Day at the Oaks & My Custom Polka Dot Dress

Hello!! I really hope that you have enjoyed reading all of my posts leading up to the Kentucky Derby last weekend. It really is a wonderful time of year to live in Louisville and I love being able to share a bit of it with you. We didn’t go to the Kentucky Derby (actually I’ve…

Kentucky Derby Printable Subway Art
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Kentucky Derby Printable Subway Art

Happy Derby week y’all!!! I hope that you have enjoyed the Kentucky Derby Party Ideas and Printables that I posted this year.  I have one more quick idea about Kentucky Derby decorations to share with you today. Tomorrow is the Kentucky Oaks (which I’m going to !!!) and Saturday is the Kentucky Derby!  If you…

Saturday Snapshots

if you’re new here, I use my Saturday Snapshots posts to share a bit about my life with you here. Things I’m doing, things I’m thinking, and things I like.  Affiliate links may be included.   Okay, I’m not going to sugar coat it.  March was LOOONNGGG.  Long and cold.  It’s not going down as…

DIY Lace & Paper Valentine’s Day Wreath
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DIY Lace & Paper Valentine’s Day Wreath

      Today I’m going to show you how to make this DIY Valentine’s Day wreath, THEN I’m going to show you how to use the SAME wreath and swap out the elements to make it work for any season! No more buying multiple wreaths during the year. This wreath was SUPER simple to make!…

Sparkly Lucky T-shirt; a Kids DIY Kentucky Derby T-Shirt
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Sparkly Lucky T-shirt; a Kids DIY Kentucky Derby T-Shirt

It’s Spring here in Kentucky… which means one thing… Derby!! This also means it’s time to make my kids their own Kentucky Derby T-Shirt! Anyone who has seen the movie Secretariat this year probably has heard a little bit about the “most exciting 2 minutes in sports.”  Well, it’s a pretty big deal here!  The…

Guide to Common Quilting Terms & Free Printable Quilters Cheat Sheet
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Guide to Common Quilting Terms & Free Printable Quilters Cheat Sheet

Learn the definitions of some of the most commonly used Quilting terms and sewing terminology with our free comprehensive guide to common quilting terms. We’ve even included a free printable quilters cheat sheet! Do you ever read a sewing or quilting pattern and feel like you are totally lost??? It seems simple enough, but then…

Learn How to Sew a Zipper Pouch with a Flat Bottom
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Learn How to Sew a Zipper Pouch with a Flat Bottom

This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills!  These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gift and were one of the…

How to Make a Simple Triangle Quilt with Fat Quarters
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How to Make a Simple Triangle Quilt with Fat Quarters

This triangle quilt is speedy to sew and a great project for a beginning quilter. It can be made from scrap fabrics or from a precut Fat Quarter package of fabric. If you like this quilt project, you may also enjoy this Free Hexagon Quilt Pattern.  Several years ago, I made a quilt for my…

Color Combination Ideas for your Next Quilt or Sewing Project
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Color Combination Ideas for your Next Quilt or Sewing Project

Have you ever started a sewing or quilt project only to get stuck when it comes to picking the colors and fabrics for your project? Does color theory overwhelm you a bit? I’m breaking down my best tips and tricks for picking and combining fabric colors for sewing and quilting projects. (fabrics above are from…

New Sewing & Quilting Patterns Available in Print
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New Sewing & Quilting Patterns Available in Print

We’ve been busy at work behind the scenes developing a new quilt and sewing patterns.  A new shipment of quilt patterns just arrived and I can’t wait to share them with you. As much as I love the instant gratification of a digital PDF sewing pattern I know that not everyone likes them as much…