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10 Old-Fashioned Money Saving Skills That You NEED to Learn

May 29, 2020 by Missy Rakes 93 Comments

Old white barn with green trim in a field.

Are you looking for ways to save money and be more self-sufficient? Check out this list of Old-Fashioned Skills that you should learn today including gardening, bartering and mending. This post was … Read More...

Taggie Blanket Tutorial

March 10, 2014 by Missy Rakes 1 Comment

 Check out this tutorial for how to make a soft minky Taggie Blanket for babies. These make great baby shower gifts. How to Sew a Taggie Blanket I never got around to making a taggie blanket for … Read More...

Praire Skirt Tutorial

October 16, 2013 by Missy Rakes 12 Comments

I made this 3 tiered skirt inspired by the Sewing Video from Homestead Blessings and I love how it turned out! I have a weakness for prairie fashion. I think because it's so feminine and I love all … Read More...

1-Yard Maternity Apron Tutorial

October 14, 2013 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

 I love how this maternity apron turned out so much that I thought I'd share a tutorial with y'all! It's basically just a half apron with gathers along the belly. Anyway I'm going to do my best at … Read More...

A Fabric Review and A Coupon!

April 7, 2013 by Missy Rakes 9 Comments

I've been getting back into sewing lately and I was thrilled when asked to review the new HGTV line of home decor fabrics that is available at Joann's Fabric and Crafts Stores.They sent me two yards … Read More...

One Hour Burlap Kitchen Curtain Tutorial

March 28, 2013 by Missy Rakes 9 Comments

    Okay, so it may have taken me a little more than an hour to make these, but that's only because I had to chase a one year old around in the process. You can definitely make them in under an hour … Read More...

Peasant Style Top

October 16, 2012 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

I made this top using one of my shirts as a pattern. At first I made the front and back way too small and then (after some bad math) it was way too big! Anyway I had to add the elastic band around the … Read More...

Fabric Necklace Tutorial

June 26, 2012 by Missy Rakes 5 Comments

I have a necklace like this that I found at the thrift store, but it's an awkward length so I've never worn it. I figured I could just make my own. Here's a quick tutorial if you want to make one … Read More...

Applique Baby Bib Tutorial

November 15, 2011 by Missy Rakes 4 Comments

Who wants to applique some baby bibs with me?? Since I've been sewing up several of these lately I decided to do a quick tutorial just in case anyone else wanted to make some too. I'm no expert and I … Read More...

A Baby Blanket

November 11, 2011 by Missy Rakes 4 Comments

 I made a quick baby blanket using this tutorial. The layer of batting in between makes it super thick and warm, but it would work well without it too. I had heard that minky (the brown fabric) … Read More...

Easy Fleece Tube Scarf Tutorial

February 3, 2011 by Missy Rakes 12 Comments

  I made this scarf in less than an hour. The doubled fleece makes it really warm which is good because we are experiencing below zero temperatures this week. Also fleece is usually on sale this time … Read More...


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