Quilt Bindings

I finished a quilt this week! I can't show it to you, simply because it's going in our quilt show as a challenge quilt. BUT, I can show you the binding! This little wall hanging is hand quilted with a crosshatch design. which you can see part of here in the photo. I love how…

Frugal Friday-Baking Day

Happy Friday, and welcome to another Frugal Friday post! This week, we're talking all about food! Usually, I reserve Friday for sewing or catching up around the house. Sometimes both! (I sew while the laundry or dishes are running.) Last Friday was a baking day! On these days, I tend to make a small snack…

Strawberry Love

Over on Instagram, there are swaps and bees that take place. Right now, there is a Strawberry lover's swap. It's inspired me to make a few strawberry themed sewing projects! I've decided to make three strawberry themed projects for myself this spring! It's been interesting to nail down what I really might want! I've been…

Frugal Friday-Home

It's Friday again! Hoorah for the last day of the work week! Here on Frugal Friday, we discuss topics that are helpful in being frugal and saving money! Today's topic is about home-staying home to be exact. It's not flashy to spend the weekend at home, is it? It's not a "fun topic" to discuss…

Binding a Quilt for a Veteran

I spent part of the past weekend working on a quilt for a veteran. These become tangible evidence of our appreciate to the soldiers and airmen and marines who have sacrificed their safety to protect mine. I work with an organization whose name and logo are heavily copyrighted on social media outlets, including blogs like…

Frugal Friday-The Budget

Happy Friday to you! It's been quite a week at my house, which usually means extra expenses. I really need to stick to my budget for the foreseeable future! When I was thinking about this concept and doing some much needed and updated research, I found good ideas and thought I might share! First, it's…

Hand Quilting Progress

Not a lot of sewing has been going on here at the Quiltiferous household! Much of my time has been spent Spring Cleaning this month. However, I sat down for a few minutes this past Friday to put in some stitches on my Rowdy Flats Wall Hanging. Friday is my designated sew day! I often…

Nontoxic Laundry Powder Detergent

There are so many awesome detergents on the market today! I've tried many of them, especially the laundry sheets, which I love for travel and convenience. However, sometimes you just want a clean, but inexpensive option! This is clean, easy, and cheap! Laundry Powder 1 box of borax 1 box of washing soda 1 grated…

Miracle Cleaner-Nontoxic Everyday Cleaner

It's Spring Cleaning time! I have a few free resources for you concerning cleaning that I've put out over the years of doing this blog! The first is a Spring Cleaning Checklist that helps me a ton when I do this task! I slide the printed checklist into a page protector and mark off each…

Wardrobe Planning

Every few months, I find it extremely helpful to spend a day or two working on my closet. I take this time to declutter gently and rid my closet of irrevocably stained or worn items, and then put together a plan for the upcoming season. Here in the Southern United States, spring has sprung. There…