{Gallery Wall...hoops and letters}

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday to you! I've been doing some fun projects around the house and today I am sharing the first of several gallery wall type clusters I'm doing in our living room!

This was so fun and simple to put together! We've lived in our home for almost 10 years, so it's about time I hung stuff up on the walls, yes?

 Embroidery hoops wrapped in fabric frame some of my favorite bright cheery prints. I bought all the "O's" at Hobby Lobby and have fun plans for them with different textures and such. I'm going to add a few more things to this wall eventually, but for now I think it's a good start!

I can't stop looking at it! It's just so fun and homey. Really cozies things up in here!

Have a happy day friends!

{Made With Love Link Up!}

Hi friends! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I'm so excited for another fun link up! You all inspire such unique creativity and I'm so thankful to have you linking up your crafty goodness each week!

I've been working on some FUN projects so you're in store for some nifty DIY's in the coming days and weeks. If you follow along on Instagram {@sewchatty} you've already seen a few sneak peeks at some of the stuff I'm working on! 

 I have big plans to hang stuff up on out walls. You know, in the house we've lived in for almost 10 years. Anyhow...

 I got to visit with my sweet friend Richelle last week and she showed me how to make these AWESOME hoops which will also go on my currently super sad walls. You need to follow Richelle on Instagram. She has no blog. Just takes pretty pictures and I heart her. You can follow her @richelleparis.

 Our junky old hand me down coffee table is getting a REALLY fun makeover!!!

And I went to my happy place and bought way too much fabric for a bunch of fun upcoming projects!

I can't wait to share all the finished craftiness with you!

Alright party people, are you ready for this week's link party?

Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan? I also try to Pin my favorites to Pinterest. The top clicked link will be featured during next weeks party! 

{Just a few party guidelines}

• Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
• Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
• If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
• Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and tweet about the party. Make sure to @ tag me so I can RT you!

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

   

{Crochet Pattern: Granny Square Mug Sweater}

Hi friends! I hope your new year if off to a great start! Teaching yourself to crochet this year? Well, I have a super fun new pattern for you!

Mug Sweater Pattern

This darling "Mug Sweater" is perfect for keeping your hands cool and your drink warm! This takes a very small amount of yarn and only about an hour of time so it's a perfect way to use up all those scraps you have laying around. So fun to make and it's a really sweet gift when given with a mug and a favorite tea or coffee.

***In the pattern, I link to a GREAT video tutorial by my friend Melanie on how to make and join the granny squares so no worries if you don't know how to make them yet...they are easy and FUN!!!

Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn
Size 4 mm hook (US G)
Yarn Needle
Button

Stitches/techniques needed:
Granny Square
Joining Squares
SC
DC
Chain stitch
Slip Stitch

Check out the pattern in the shop!

Happy Stitching!

{Mantle Makeover}

Happy New Year friends!!! I am so excited to share this new year with you! I have so many fun ideas and projects to share with you all in the coming months! It's going to be a fun time :)

Fist up...my fresh new mantle makeover!

As soon as Christmas is over, I get bit HARD the the purging and redecorating bug. I crave a clutter free and organized space, but it needs to be homey too. 

My mantle is my favorite thing in our home. I just love everything about it and it's SO fun to decorate!

Here's a close up of all the bits and peices.

 Hoops. You can never go wrong with hoops in my book! Pick out some fun fabrics that make you smile. Seriously, how cute is that little fox??? I have a little bit more of that sweet fabric so you'll be seeing more of it :)

 We are in the process of booking a family shoot to get REAL photos taken, but for now, this is the best picture of us. I found a pretty frame at Home Goods and that AWESOME 3 is from a store at the Orange Circle called Eikon. It's AMAZING. 

 Vintage books. Mason jar, yarn, lace, roses from our yard.  Purdy.

 This frame was a fun little project! We spray painted a cheap frame and glued a few rows of twine to the inside. Mini clothespins will hold a few favorite pics. I want to get a few Instagrams printed for this. SO cute! And the owl is a fun find from Home Goods. Love him!

This is my very favorite wreath EVER. Burlap, lace, fabric scraps, and a few favorite flowers. I love it all. So scrappy and fabulous!

Happy New Year everyone and HAPPY DECORATING!!!

P.S. Stop by tomorrow for the release of my new crochet pattern...the Mug Sweater. They are SO cute!