sewing – McVeycations

DIY Curtain Tutorial

I’m proud to say that I have made all the curtains in our house. In total, there are 5 sets: blackout curtains in our master bedroom, Grayson’s bedroom, and our bonus room, and blackout Roman shades in our living room. The newest set (which is what I’ll be covering in this tutorial) is regular, unlinedContinue reading “DIY Curtain Tutorial”

Yellow Scrappy Table Runner

I’ve been learning how to quilt recently, as you saw in this post, so when my friend Jenni’s birthday came up, I decided it might be a cute idea to make her a quilted table runner as a gift. I decided this the night before we were supposed to go to her birthday dinner, andContinue reading “Yellow Scrappy Table Runner”

Crochet Hook Case

I’ve been wanting to make a case for my assortment of crochet hooks for the longest time, and I found a pattern online several months ago, bought all the supplies, and then never got around to making it. Until last night! Now I finally have an organized place for all my crochet hooks! I usedContinue reading “Crochet Hook Case”

The Patio is Finished!

I’m sorry for not writing for the past couple days. This weekend has been a little busy. Yesterday, I spent the whole day cleaning and hanging up new pictures…. ….such as this one of Fancy…. …and this one of our sweet Kaylee… …and this ridiculous one of Lazarus. ButContinue reading “The Patio is Finished!”

Patio Curtains

For my 2nd sewing machine project, I decided to make curtains to match the pillows I made a few days ago. Don’t worry, I didn’t use the same patterned fabric. That would have been WAY to much pattern. Instead, I used white linen fabric for the curtains and the double roller blinds, and then toContinue reading “Patio Curtains”

My First Sewing Machine Experience

Well, I figured since Steve so thoughtfully gave me a sewing/embroidery machine for Christmas this past year I might as well put it to some use. So last night I taught myself how to use it. I had never used a sewing machine before, and the only time I had ever seen one used wasContinue reading “My First Sewing Machine Experience”

From Nursery to Sewing Room (Part 1)

When we bought our house in June 2010, we had so many ideas of what we wanted to do with it. But time went on, and we went to work, hung out with friends, and watched movies, but somehow we never really changed anything in the house. Granted, there was the painting failure in theContinue reading “From Nursery to Sewing Room (Part 1)”