Hi everyone! Wow, the time has just flown since the end of our last season! We really appreciate all of the kind emails people have sent us, asking about the show. We have missed you!
As you may have seen our announcement on Facebook, we are taking a small break from filming new episodes. We’ve had to make room for some exciting projects…and a little bit of life-balance as well. Although you have not seen new episodes of The DIY Dish, there are a few other places you may have seen our projects and what we have been up to!
For example, Kris recently shared a fantastic project on Studio 5! You are going to LOVE the look of chenille blankets with this easy technique she shares! Not into blankets? How about some gorgeous throw pillows using the same technique! Take a look…
We also had a column in the Spring 2012 issue of Where Women Cook Magazine! It is on newstands now.
In the magazine, we share a few things: a delicious quiche made by our friend, Cindy, a small (but darling!) spring project, and….oh…ya…Kris had a FLOOD in her quilt shop this past January! Yes, we share the story behind that, too. Let’s just say that over 3,000 gallons of water in a quilt shop isn’t something to jump for joy about. 
You can pick up your copy of this gorgeous magazine today! Here’s a sneak peek:
Our days have been filled with cleaning, writing patterns, running a quilt shop, grocery shopping,writing a new book that will be in stores, taking kids from here to there and everywhere. (You get the picture, right?) 
We’ve also been speaking at a few different women conferences about such things as creativity, balance (still working on that!), bringing beauty into your life and home, etc. We love meeting new friends, learning from them, and of course, sharing our love for all things DIY.
So when will we be back with new episodes? We don’t have the perfect answer for that, but we hope it will be soon. We can’t wait to share what else we’ve been up to and hope that you will stay around in the meantime.
Our very best wishes,
Kim & Kris
**We want to know what YOU have been up to! Leave a comment here on our blog and tell us about a project you are working on! And why not have a giveaway, too!
Our friend, Cathie Filian, and Plaid want to give you an amazing collection of crafty goodness! We are so thrilled that someone will win this! Cathie Filian is as sweet as they come. You may know her from Creative Juice on DIY Network and HGTV. She’s an inventor, a writer, the spokesperson for Plaid, and she has a gazillion (yes, a gazillion) exciting things happening now and in the future. She’s full of energy and creativity and you will LOVE her books, 101 Tees: Restyle + Refashion + Revamp and 101 Snappy Fashions: Oodles of One-Piece Designs for Babies. Not only will you win those 2 books, but you will also win:
- Two blank white baby onesies, one mini size glue gun,
- One Hot Glue Gun Helpers finger protector
- Twelve plastic sheets of stencils
- Five iron-on designs
- Three bottles of fabric paint
- Two small stenciling brushes
- One pair of craft scissors
- And then, of course, those 2 fantastic books: 101 Tees and 101 Snappy Fashions
Doesn’t that just sound fun?! So leave us a comment and you could win!
This giveaway is for US Residents, 18 years and older. Void where prohibited. The last day to enter is this Friday, March 30, 2011.
I just moved to a different state, so I have not been crafting, but I am now unpacked and ready to get back into it.
So great to see you back – I’ve missed your smiling faces. Love and blessings Chris
So glad to see you guys back!! Been watching for you!!! I sent you guys a message about a benefit being held in Logan to help an 11 year old girl…Please respond!
Hope to hear from you soon!
I like your crafts and your good ideas, you are very clever, I wish you well.
I live in the Basque Country and this is my blog http://telasbotonesyotrascositas.blogspot.com.es/
Zire
Missed you and all your creative ideas! I am working on 2 quilts, I have made several coffee filter wreaths to give as gifts, painted a vintage window and added some vintage hangers and hung it on the wall. It turned out great! This week I made some burlap bunnies. I love to craft!
Love
Making tees and new ideas!
Re-decorating and re-modeling my home and wardrobe!
I’ve been sewing for our coming baby. I’ve nearly finished the ‘row as you go’ quilt that I learned from your show and I’ve made a number of little blankets for our baby and a few more we know are on the way for friends. After a ten year gap since our third child, these next few months will probably be a bit too full for much sewing, but I’ll keep looking out for new episodes and learning new things!
busy quilting and sewing UFO’s from previous years.
Great to have you back Cathie. You always have wonderful ideas. I’ painting on patio pavers right now.
They make great gifts for any time of the year. I also paint on old cast iron fry pans. See you soon.
just love it
It is so great to hear from you again – I do understand how life gets in the way of doing somethings. I have had some health issues that doesn’t allow me to get around as I once did, but I am still sharing all the info that I get from you with friends around the world – matter of fact for my birthday last month – I receive a couple table toppers from some friends – the 10 minute table toppers – that Kris shared with us – what a joy to not only see that they enjoyed the information, but that they made me a gift and sent it to me to cheer me up. I can’t wait to see what is new – congratulations on the “Where Women Cook” article. Keep on stitching!
I have been making fabric pinwheels and pinwheel magnets like crazy over here! It’s been fun coming up with different combinations of fabric to make very cute pinwheels. My mantel and shelves are filled with them and it’s looks very springlike in my home.
Love the DIY dish and all the creative ideas! Your site is very inspiring to me as I have begun (Oct. 2011) teaching sewing and craft classes for children (starting age 7) and adults. I love it! Some projects I have been working on lately would be samples of things that my students can make, t-shirt and clothing re-styles, little boy’s ties, shorts and superhero capes, (I have a 4 year old grandson) and baby tutu’s, headbands, onsies with skirts, and baby shoes (for my 8 mo old granddaughter)! Also, I love to make purses and am hoping to make myself a new one for spring/summer! Now, if there was just more time in a day!!!
Oh…I’ve misses you girls!
I’m working on trying to hand quilt a large quilt. I made some cute coasters with burlap coffee bean bag. Looks so cute with the lettering showing. I’ve made baby bibs, tote bags, and I make greeting cards with rubber stamps. Plus I spend time with my granddaughter. She and I have started some plants (one is lavender) for future sachets, herbs and tomatoes.
Next I plan on painting my old milk can and my mailbox.
Please hurry and come back. So sorry to hear about the quilt shop. Wish I could help.
Take care and have fun.
Debbie
Baby onesies…the best idea ever!thanks
I’ve had to take a short break from sewing your fun projects because I’ve been called back to work as a middle school teacher! I look forward to watching more projects on your blog!
Hi ladies! Good to see what you’ve been doing. I want to finish a quilt and knit the fingerless gloves I started, make 3 sets of doll clothes, then sew spring outfits for some girls I know!
Glad to see you back. Working on Easter gifts for my grandchildren.
I’ve been waiting to hear from you girls…I have missed you! I always look forward to hearing about your new craft ideas. I’ve been busy sewing for my grandchildren…I have another on the way – he will be here in August.
I have been very busy with many things. I have been makeing mostly seasonal decor type things the past few months. Febuary was Valentines month. I made a bunch of little miniture quilted & stuffed heart pillows that contained machine embroidery to display in a gorgeous old antinque cranberry glass dish of my Grandmothers. I also made a matching pennant banner and a large wall quilted hanging. And a valentines wreath for my door. For March I made a St. Patricks door wreath and machine embroidered shamrock coasters. But I also made a small quilted wall hanging with shamrocks as well. And now that Easter is coming I have once again been hard at work. I have created a easter egg topiary tree out of a styrofoam ball and covered it in easter eggs . I am very proud of it it turned out very well. I also created a huge gorgeous Easter door wreath. and to my delight I found a pattern on pinterest to make stuffed easter peeps. I have made 6 stuffed bunny peeps to go in easter baskets. I now have begun a small quilted easter project which I seem to be stuch on. I have also cut out a pink chenile easter bunny pillow whcih I need to get sewn together.. So My good ness I have been very busy creating not to mention cleaning yards and getting the vegetable garden planted.
Hellllloooo! I was excited to have an update from my Diy Girls.
I haven’t gotten much done lately in the way of sewing because I fractured my shoulder. I did get to help my sister made a Mondo Bag. If you don’t know what it is Google it. What a fun great bag to make.
Can’t wait for more shows.
What a great prize package – my daughter loves to restyle shirts and I love to craft & sew. I am looking forward to more of DIY Dishes’s tutorials, whenever you are able to do them. You are so much fun to watch. Thanks for the chance to win!
What an amazing prize! I love Kathy and Plaid!! Happy to see you guys back in action! Thanks for the chance at a great package of goodies!!
Hi and welcome back! I love watching your videos! Recently laid off I have lots of time creating. I have been making mini albums and trying to sell on my etsy shop. Also I have sewn a few ipad sleeves and made many name pillows for gifts. I have 4 grandchildren and the first 3 were boys and we just had a girl so I look forward to making as many things for her as possible. Thanks for the inspiration!
After watching the video clip I want to add that I found this idea on the Internet close to a year ago and made a smaller version of it as baby washcloths. I used a chenille cutter similar to the tool you showed in the video, however it comes with different sizes to accommodate different channel widths. Thanks for sharing this idea…I had forgotten about it. Love the pillow idea =)
Wow Ladies!
It has been one year ago today since I posted.
I have two charity pograms I am currently involved with, another waiting in the wings. Can’t oveload my system! LOL
I am involved in “Pillowcase dress project” and “dress a girl” American girl doll to be sent with dresses through Angels of Mercy here in Rochester NY.
My second passion is making stuffed animals for our local police department “Toys for Cars” Sometimes when Officers get called to a residence they try to take children outside to take them away from the scene. If they have a toy to distract, or a cuddly to hug while waiting might comfort them.
Both very worth while projects.
Last summer I sent about 35-40 embroidered tee shirts amongist other things with our pastor for an African orphanage.
So trying to stay out of trouble.
Glad to gave you back!
Dawn
I have a new grandbaby on the way, so I making baby quilt, blankets and helping decorate the baby room.
Made your cute frog pincushions for our church bazaar – a real hit! Next project is to stencil drop cloths to hang as curtains to hide my washer and dryer. Love your cute ideas. Keep them coming!
Thanks for catching us up! You’ve been missed! Thanks for doing a giveaway while you’re so busy.
Oooh, how very cool!
So glad to see you back! I love the inspiration you provide. Hope you will share at least one of the ideas from the book about T-shirt restyle as I refuse to wear unisex shirts. And just don’t know where to begin to refashion. Have a wonderful spring.
this would be great for me my friend is going to be a first time grandma and i would like to make the baby snappy fashions from 0 to 12 mths
I miss you guys! I just finished insulated roman shade window treatments for my newly renovated master bedroom/bath combo. I’m so happy with them! This was my first foray into home dec sewing, so I was a little intimidated, but they turned out beautifully. I’m now working on moving my sewing room from a spare bedroom to my enclosed porch. Hopefully DH will put heat in before next winter. Hope you are both well!
I have missed you two creative geniuses so much! You inspire me! When I read what all you have accomplished while ” gone” , I felt a wee bit guilty because of course! You need to take time for yourselves, your family and in the long run all of us as I am sure you have thought up and created many new fun, quick and doable projects. Selfishly there was only one thing I didn’t like about your letter..and I do say selfishly!…there is no absolute date when you will return to us , but I will wait patiently.
The prize articles are wonderful . Someone (can’t help but hope it’s me ) is going to be mighty lucky to receive all those great items.
Thanks for the update and congrats on all of the amazing things you two have been doing! I love the gift package and would love to do some of these projects for my two lil ones before the arrival of our twins in early June. I think my sewing/crafting will be taking a solid break for a while with 4 kids under 3. Continue to keep us posted on how things are going!
I love you guys! You too Cathie! Would love to win the giveaway and make some new things for my grandkids..3 boys, 1 girl…don’t make me get my pictures:)
Thanks, Leanna
Whoops, forgot to tell you my project. I am doing a combination project: cleaning and making my sewing/ craft room leaner and ” meaner” ( as in more inviting- new curtains- and inspiring- neat, organized, important items visibly handy) AND the other part is reving up and polishing my sewing skills in order to make clothes and doll clothes for my two little granddaughters, ages: almost 3 and 6 months.
I’ve been working on sewing superhero aprons. I love to watch DIY dish while I sew.
Wow! What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win it! I always have multiple projects going on! Right now it’s all about stenciling (which would make winning this prize pack all the more perfect!) and wire wrapping rings. I’m addicted to both!
My 9 yr old was asking me just a few days ago to see more of your videos. She (and my other girls and I) are so happy to see you again!
The 9 yr old, Julia, sewed a quilt top, and was soooooo excited to find “Fancy Nancy” fabric at Joann’s for her quilt back. She was jumping up and down from the time she spotted it, ’til we got out to the car. She helped me tie the quilt last night, and I will be binding it today. The whole thing is flannel, and she can’t wait to snuggle up in it on the couch.
My 7 year old is also working on a quilt. She has 2 of the 11 rows of squares sewn together.
Other than that, I am working on cloth baby wipes with my serger. Also, leggings for my 4 youngest daughters, but my 2 year old son pulled a spring out of my sewing machine, and now the zig-zag doesn’t work! Will have to get that fixed soon, so I can sew the waistbands on the leggings.
Hey Kim and Kris it’s always great to see you guys back, just one question your baby blanket should kneel project the three layers of fabric on the back is that just plain cotton or does it is there particular type of fabric called should deal would love to do that just wanted to know that question thanks
Hi guys as you know I am one of the younger viewers from Kentucky and so I do some of the normal kid stuff. I got into sewing at a early age and got my own brother sewing machine for Christmas so I have made so many things on that like some pants and some pillows and I would be so grateful to win that pack of fun goodies
Sorry on that last comment I press it into fast always great to see you guys I have one question on your baby blanket post the three layers of fabric are they just cotton or is there a special fabric called chenille?
I really do miss the videos, and cannot wait to see some new ones!!
I always get so excited when I see something new from you two girls. Love everything you do and you always have such wonderful ideas that you share with us. Thank you so much. Look so forward to the next one. Hugs from Carol in Texas
I have been making the fat quarter arpron. I am on my fourth.
I love your site. I just wish that you would have daily/weekly updates! I have made a number of the pillowcases and the little guys LOVED them. Of course it had a little something to do with one being camo, and the other 3 had tractors on them:) This bundle of “craftiness” looks perfect for my 13 yearold!! Keep up the great work
I miss seeing your videos, but understand the balance thing. Love your patterns and look forward to teaching them. Bless you.
I was wondering where you’ve been! So glad to know that I’m not the only one who is having difficulty “creating” enough time in my life! Just yesterday, the postman delivered my fabric and I’m making a diaper bag for a friend. Can’t wait to dig in! AFTER I clear my cutting table of the load of “stuff” that found residency there! It’s always something…..!
Wow!! What an amazing prize! Looks like fun and I want to try it!
Oh, this would be fun to win since I have a new grandson. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve been hosting and participating in ATC swaps and Altered Art swaps along with just participating in Inchie and Tag swaps. Talk about staying busy! I also cleaned and organized my studio so I can find anything and everything I need for my art.
Smiles~
Marilyn
I have my first granddaughter, Sadie that is 7 months old now! What a doll! It would be fun to do some crafting for her! Thanks!
Awesome to hear from you guys! My house has been crazy too! I went back to school and got my real estate license then realized I hated that and I was already exactly where I was supposed to be so now I’m back teaching preschoolers and loving it! We picked fresh strawberries and made some jam and fruit leather and the kids really enjoyed that. We also lost my husbands father so we have been coping with the loss of a parent (a first for us). Of course the never ending task of balancing everything so no balls get dropped, most days we are successful but we have our moments!
I have missed crafting and you guys. Your episodes never fail to spark my creativity and get me in the mood to create….something that always gets pushed aside when life gets busy, but I sure do miss it!
I love your show and Cathies too!
So sorry to hear about the flood in the quilt shop! I hope you were able to save at least most of it.
The only thing I’ve been working on is pillowcase dresses for Haiti and some to sell in a local salon. I need to get more creative with them, but have made matching scarf headbands:)
Glad to have an update from you!
Linda
Sew happy to see you back. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Artist trading cards and handmade postcards are so much fun. Whether drawing, painting, embroidering or a combination of many things, they are a great way to create a little work of art for someone in a short period of time. You ought to do a show or two on these new trends.
Super sweet. My kids and I would love creating fun new tees for spring and summer. Thanks for the chance.
I enjoy your videos a lot. This kit will give a lot of ‘play time’. Thanks for the chance!! Keep your great videos up!
Great giveaway. You have been missed! Glad to hear from you guys have been waiting on pins and needles! Love the chenille blanket and pillow ideas. Thanks for the chance to win. Love Cathy Filian too.
Well, let’s see – I made some really cool Christmas ornaments, a couple of awesome felt Christmas trees, and most recently made a baby shower cake using cake pops, on a three tiered platform using styrofoam and dowels. I wish I could post pictures but I don’t see a way to do that here. It turned out adorably – I suggested to the mom-to-be that she save the cake base, and attach a photo of the baby each month to it, moving up the tiers all around, and then a picture of her baby girl on her first birthday at the top of the cake, and make cake pops to put all around again for her first birthday party!!! She plans to do that, which will be very cute indeed!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win the goodies! I miss Cathie and her shows, and look forward to new episodes on DIY Dish!!!! Happy Easter!
Soooo glad to hear from you, I have taken a break from sewing due to spring cleaning, trying to find ideas on how to arrange my little corner sewing space. But I am ready to start learning more in the sewing dept. This is a busy time for all of us. I love the new tees that are out especially the lower round neck ones, cant stand anything around the neck. cant wait to see what Cathy has come up with.
I am a crafting diva! I am on a “T-shirt” kick now and would love to own the 101 Tees! If I don’t win it – I may just have to buy it!
Had to send my sewing machine out to be serviced. While it was away, someone piled my sewing table high with junk that needs to be put away. Oh, that would be me. Oops! Need to clean/reorganize my sewing area!
Right now i am looking for inspiration for a new project. I have a few I could work on but I have been eating too much lately that i they wouldn’t fit once completed! haha!
Welcome back, girls! As always you two are full of energy & great creative ideas! Thanks for the great giveaway!
First missed you terribly — had to watch all the old episodes again! I’ve been sewing, planning for new grand baby in July; exploring my steampunk side with small projects; learning machine embroidery; and my new passion Pinterest . Life is good — but better with you guys back!!
thanks for the update–I’ve been wondering what you’ve been up to!
sorry about the flood–that’s TERRIBLE!
Kim-I’m loving the Martha quilt pattern!It’s on my wish list –gorgeous!
hi girls!! glad to see you!! i’ve been busy working on a Yankee themed crochet gift set for a friend… so far i’ve got the blanket and hat done…. working on the sweater….. it’s coming out great!!
Thanks for the update! I hope the flood at your shop wasn’t too bad!
I was really missing you guys. Thank You for the update. I love the projects you do with all your easy to follow instructions.
I am so proud of you two ladies. Even in adversity you come out stronger, congratulations!
I’m learning to make Rosary bracelets.
I’ve missed your emails! I’ve used so many of your wonderful ideas and patterns. I look forward to new episodes in the future.
So glad to hear from you again, have missed the shows. The two of you always came up the greatest ideas! sorry to hear about the quilt store, I’m sure that was devasting to say the least because we put so much of yourselves into things like starting a business. Hope the shop is back up and running again, if not it soon will be. I know your customers would be very happy because it looked like such a wonderful place to go to get inspired and find beautiful fabrics to work with!
You certainly have been missed by everyone, myself included. Look forward to all your new ideas. I have been a whirling dirvish at the sewing machine this winter. The most important thing I’ve been working on is a charity project, making and collecting small quilts for our local NICU. ~karen
Oh my gosh how I miss your projects….but thanks so much for the update and for a chance at this great give away!
Hope to see you soon!
Wow I thought you were gone! I’m crocheting up a bunch of Tealight Flowers! Using u my leftover yarn stash and giving them for Easter with little non flame Tealights!
Great for nightlights and get well gifts, housewarming , welcome ,
Hostess, or whatever gifts! These are going to br great!!!!!
YIPPEEEEE! You are back. This Grandma has missed your smiling faces. Uncle Jim says HI !!!
So good to hear from you!! I have missed you!! I have recently gone back to school to pursue my EMT and Paramedic license so I have had to take a hiatus from my crafting…however…..my son is getting married in July and I am making the invitations, decorations ect. Between studying for tests ect. Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful package. God Bless
I’ve been digital screapbooking, but I haven’t pulled out my craft supplies in a while. I did just clean my craft space so I can start using it more often!
I’ve missed you both. So great to hear how you are doing. Hope the mess is cleaned up from the flood. Done that before!! I’ve quilted two baby quilts-one for a new granddaughter! Can’t wait to see your new ideas….
Oh, goodie-goodie! I LIVE in tees… and am always buying and embroidering on tees for my grands! Would LOVE to win this great prize… it’s right up my alley!
During the winter, I knitted cowls and scarves up a storm. BUT now that spring is here, time for something new! The great outdoors calls my name by repainting the outdoor furniture beautiful bright colors and making wild and crazy decorations for my garden and yard. I LOVE SPRING AND SUMMER!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful give-a-way!
I’m glad to hear from you. We’ve missed you. We’re up to the same things, designing, sewing, and writing new patterns and tutorials.
Hi,
Would like to win. Thank you. I have tried to replace a zipper in my son’s jeans.
At age 62, I have spent last few months teaching myself to crochet and loom knit using YouTube Videos. Never too old to learn a new craft! Love your smiling faces and crafting how-tos.
I have a new grandbaby on the way-so planning on making a quilt .
So good to receive an email from DIY Dish. I have been wondering what happened. This past Christmas, I made 18 aprons for all the ladies who came to my cookie swap. I had so many scraps left over (used 36 yards of fabric, all colors and designs) I decided to cut all the scraps into 5″ squares. My granddaughters will be visiting this summer and I will help each of them make a quilt to take home with them. They are also looking forward to doing crafts with their Papa. Thanks for all the great tips and ideas. Miss you girls and look forward to seeing you online again. Best wishes.
Joyce
I have missed seeing the DIY Dish! Hope to see it again soon with lots of fun, new, & EASY projects. =)
Life can get in the way of crafting, don’t I know that too. But it like riding a bicycle, once you open the cupboard and all the moths fly out the juices begin to flow. I am giving a baby shower to a dear friend and sister in the Lord. We are using the theme Lamb of God, and this Easter season I am seeing so many lambs. I took a cork framed board, painted the frame black, hot glued white and black buttons all around it. Each person coming has a slip of paper as an encouragement to put onto the board. When we are done I will cover it with plexiglass. I know the mom to be will be touched. The home made, hand made things are always the best. I would love to win the tee craft package! Blessings to all.
Love your shows and miss seeing them, thou I go back to past episodes a lot.
I have just been making cards upon cards for OWH and still in the Paper Secrets Scrap your A…. off layout contest. There is 6 of us left and we are on week 48. Can’t believe I have almost a year of weekly layouts done. It has been a blast.
I’ve been missing the videos,, glad to see yall back. What a great giveaway. Count me in!
I built a simple crate this past weekend for my daughter to use for the babies toys in the living room. I also had a crafting day with one of my daughters and sister n law and niece and we painted a wooden egg to hang on the front door. That was a lot of fun.
Oh my goodness!!! When I saw that I had e-mail and it had to do with Kim & Kris and the DIY Dish, I just about fell off my chair with excitement. I have been wondering and worrying. Thank you so much for the update and I’m so happy to hear that all is well and that you are all just normal women . . . running around with family and all. Can’t wait to see what wonderful and creative items are up your sleeves.
Just purchased my first serger, so your update couldn’t have arrived at a better time – revamping tees sounds like the perfect project!
I am teaching sewing to friends and giving your website out to all. Great place for ideas and tips.
Wondered why I hadn’t seen you lately. YOU been BUSY!
I am ready to get my craft on…with my daughter at my side, of course. Thanks for the awesome opportunity for this giveaway!
Believe it or not, I’m actually getting ready to do a chevron faux chenille blanket! I didn’t know about that tool though, so I’m super excited to check that out! I’m also making some guaze baby blankets.
oh would love to refashion some tee shirts…..
I am currently working on an Amy Butler bag pattern…the “Cosmo” with a little twist. I have down sized the bag and am making the main panels with oil cloth…we shall see. Awesome giveaway, thank you for the opportunity to win:)
I have been trying to finish some UFOs and running into new patterns and ideas that I want to try. If I stop to try them the UFOs will sit. Argghh!
I craft with my daughter. Lately it seems we’re doing baby stuff for her friends showers. This looks like we could have a ball with all these goodies!
Wow. I was just thinking that I hadn’t gotten in email from you guys in a while, when one showed up in my box. looks like you’ve been busy. Thanks for the giveaway.
I am working on 2 crazy quilts. 1 christmas and 1 every day Trying to use up scraps!!!
I’m so glad you’ll be back soon. I love your ideas!
Glad you are back! Have made my 2012 new years resolution to finish my class quilts. Have been working on those until my son and daughter-in-law told me they were having twins!!! Now the fun will begin as soon as I find out the sexes!!!!! Can’t wait!!!
Oh what fun lies ahead! Thanks! Glad to see you back. You’ve been missed.
Wow, this would be so fun to win! My son is expecting their first baby, and I would LOVE to be able to make some things with this. I would also love to read those books! I love Cathie Filian, she is soo creative! So glad you are back!
I was wondering what happened to you! I thought perhaps my email addy went missing and I just wasn’t receiving updates anymore….
This will be a busy year for me as I expect three new grandbabies! I already have 10 and am always on the lookout for projects to make cool stuff for them. I have one quilt nearly finished for an April baby…two more to go. I’ve been sewing up a few snap pouches for some little girls at church…will probably add lip gloss and gum to them before gifting them…I’ll let them choose which ones they want…I used a variety of fabrics. I’ve had company and will have more company next month…going to see my mom in July…haven’t seen her for two years…so busy! Hope to see you girls soon again with some great inspiring ideas!
Love the chenille! Going to try this
I’ve been waiting impatiently for you. Can’t wait for more videos….but then again, more videos mean more ideas and more projects for me to do. Maybe I can wait just a little while, my project list is too long as it is….no it can never be too long, there’s always room to add more. Bring on those videos.
I have been doing alot of things working on UFO’s that I need to send pictures to Audrey, I live in Nebraska but order kits thru Audrey. I finished the 8 pillowcases that I ordered at Christmas just have to decide which Grandchild is going to get and then machine embroidery each of their names on the pillowcases. I finished napkins & a blanket on my UFO list. I just send pajama bottoms and matching shirts that was on my list and today my daughter told me Garrett had to wear his pajamas to daycare today. I am cutting out a quilt and a purse pattern I just purchased. I did 8 pairs of pajamas and name shirts. Have done some sewing on a quilt I started in the Fall I one more seam and then do borders. I miss you guys on the DIY dish so hope to see fun things in the future. I have identical twin daughters in Texas so I love keeping up with the two of you, I can see the twin thing is just how my daughters bond is with each other.
Quilting and sewing.
I putting on the final touches of my Pottery Barn knock off Beveled mirrior-it looks awesome. Now if I can just figure how to get it on the wall because it is heavy!
Wow!!! All of that stuff looks like a bunch of fun!! I have had a very bad 3 weeks–2 tragic deaths in my family and I am ready to get back into the groove!! My crafting has taken a back seat and I am ready to start again! Would love to try the onesies, looks like a bunch of fun!!! Bring on some more videos!!!!
Glad to see an update on the both of you…I tell people about your shows all the time…Just made some of your precious pin cushions. Would love to win the latest CRAFTY items!!!! Can’t wait to see your next pin cushion! Thanks Again for your creative ideas!
I purchased a fabric panel with a city printed on it for kids to play with their little cars on. I was going to make a small quilt for my grandson. Before Christmas, I noticed a carpet with the same type of city on it in his room. Discouraged, I asked his mom what I should do now and she suggested making him a twin quilt for his bed. He just moved into a new room in the newly finished basement. I didn’t get very far on it to get it to him for Christmas, but have been working on it the last few weeks. It is bright and colorful. I’m machine quilting it on my Bernina and still have the last two strips to quilt. Just FYI, I’ve had a torn out kitchen due to a flooding dishwasher (before Christmas) which also flooded downstairs. My family is doing the work, but my house is a mess and it gets discouraging. But it brightens my day when I get to spend a few moments working on the quilt. Hopefully it will be completed in the next week!
I have been embroidering clothes and making bibs for my new little boy! He is boy #3, so I NEED my crafting time! LOVE you show and you!
I’ve been working on a pair of lace gloves, a waist length veil, and a petticoat for my upcoming wedding!
Wow, I can’t believe the energy that you gals have!!! Nor your talent! I miss DIY Dish, but I still haven’t caught up on all the DIY Dish projects that I’d like to do. Thanks for all the inspiration you’ve given me. I would love to win Cathie’s collection including her two books.
What a wonderful giveaway! I love watching the creativity…what wonderful ideas!
Congrats on all the happenings in your lives. You two are too cute!!
I’m so glad to see you have a video on Tee-shirts. I’ve been wanting to do this for my travel group (4 little ole ladies named Wild Widow Women). We love wearing Ts that match, but we don’t like the big all over the front of the shirt designs, which are very hard to find. This will be perfect. Can’t wait to try your techniques.
I’ve been missing you. The tee-shirt sounds wonderful!!!! I have a high schooler and she lives in them!!! Glad you are back.
Wow what a wonderful giveaway, I’ve been working on a baby dedication bonnet, I made a bonnet at a vintage handkerchief when my friends baby was born and now she is 3 months old and has out grown it and my friend would love another for her to wear on Easter Sunday on her dedication day. I am making this one from scratch. I started it yesterday and so far it looks pretty good. I also am working on headbands for the same baby, with crochet flowers. I am also crocheting a scarf from alpaca yarn and a friend sent me ribbon yarn(ladder yarn) which I hope to make something from. Again, thanks for this chance at the giveaway
Wow, so good to hear from you. So sorry about the flood. I helped a friend make one of those chenille blankets, it was actually a quilt, but so cute! So many crafts, so little time is my motto! Thanks for your fun ideas and charming personality!
I tried a new recipe, Pesto Chicken. Cook chopped red bell pepper and onion (use oil or butter) in a pan for a few minutes, add chicken. When cooked, add pesto sauce, heat through, and voila, dinner is served. Great on pasta but the leftovers made a terrific wrap for lunch, too. I used already prepared pesto sauce, but would love to make my own next time.
Since i watched the video on 10 minute tablerunner,I have made about 20 of them.I’m running out of people to make them for!!!haha
Love your DIY videos. Sew Gramma
We, a group of ladies, from different churches come together a few times a month and work on different items. We are working on making 100 washclothes (dishclothes) for an orphanage for one of our Missionnaries. We are about half way there.
As of late I have been teaching friends the art of crochet which has gotten me fully engulfed in it to as I try to learn and practice new things right along side of my friends. I have been crocheting hats, flip flops, sandals, booties and all sorts of cute things and of course all the things a mother does, cleaning, cooking, shopping, taxiing. This would be a great prize to win as I have 4 daughters who would love to embellish a few shirts! Thanks so much, can’t wait to see all the fun things you guys have been up to soon!!
I am dying to make some personalized wine bottle glassware!
Hurry back! I miss you guys
I have missed you guys. Sorry about the flood. I can’t wait to make a chenille pillow. Thanks for so many great ideas and for the inspiration to try something new. Love you girls!
I made myself a apple table runner and two easter table runners for my daughter and daughter-in-law from the simple instructions in February. I also got some fabric to make Halloween ones from fabric on super sale. LOVED the idea. Thanks for sharing. When I get up to Cache valley for a reunion, I’m going to stop in to the store.
So sorry about the flood! I’m looking forward to seeing you again on television. I would love to win this so I could share a project with my daughter. She has just started “getting crafty” and this would be perfect! Thanks for wonderful ideas. Keep those patterns coming.
I am drafting a christening gown and machine embroidering names on store bought Easter baskets for a friend. I also have some Easter tees that need appliques for my grandsons! Glad you’re back!
Wow sounds like you have lots going on. I have a new to me sewing machine to try to figure out and trying to figure out just what I want to change or keep the same in our home. This give away looks like so much fun!
Love
Making tees and new ideas!
I really do not know how to sew, but… with your help it is really easy. Now my family thinks that I am very crafty…Who knows…. anything can happen !!!!
So glad you posted on what is going on. I have missed you guys and the mojo you give me. Hurry back!!!
Hi Girls! Boy, have I been busy. I started making and selling “clippies”, barrettes made out of felt on my embroidery machine. They have been a hit with friends and now I am opening up my own web site/blog (not quite ready yet)! I have piles of felt on my table and shelf, have picked up another 6 needle machine AND a 10 needle machine that just “fell” into my lap LOL. I am also digitizing my own designs so my clippies are different from the onse I bought…it will take me some time to replace all of those
. I have missed your “show” as it is a great relaxations between my own creative juices! Thanks for ALL you have shared with us! Hope to see you again soon, Joyce
Happy to see you are busy as usual. Miss your videos
Still working on some mannequin pincushions!
WOW! I have been a HUGE Fan of Cathie’s for a LONG Time!! her and Steve are Great Fun!!
What Have I been up to…well m latest project was a Sewing along I did with Suede (season 5, Project Runway Contestant) His Travel Bag from Simplicity’s Suedesays Patterns…..Then I have a Wild Hair to revamp my Wonderfully AMAZING HUGE Sewing Basket ie: a Big Picnic Basket made into my sewing Basket, Steve had made over in the Philippines way back in the day… ( Ya Still working on that…I need to get back soon my whole basket and all it’s contents are EVERYWHERE! Other then that BUSY BUSY With Everything too …Balancing is a on going thing!! Trust me I Know this!!
Loved to see this post….LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this Amazing Crafty Goodness!!
Sending my Twins ooodles of love and you are ALWAYS not far from my thoughts!
Currently working on items for craft fair on Saturday … much to do before then. I’m making key and purse jewelry, pocket tissue holders, earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
I really miss your shows!
Peggy in sunny Florida
Sounds like you have been busy ladies!! I have just been blogging & crafting. This week I am working on a bandana for my daughter who is in a play, something peasant like in design. Happy Spring!
Wow you ladies and Cathy Filian some of my most favorite creative people. I am working on trying to make a cover for a 7 inch e-reader. Hey there is an idea for you girls if you ever find yourself with no other crafts to do.
Life is busy, busy, busy! I’ve made a quilt and hooded towel for a new grandson, helped our young women group make pencil pouches, and I’m on my way to make a crayon roll. Thanks for the tutorial! I LOVE creating new things.
Hi Ladies, glad to see you back! I am in the process of creating a craft room. I have painted the walls turquoise and am organizing shelves. I recently bought a Sizzix machine and am looking for a sewing machine. I can’t wait until it is done so I can start crafting.
So good to have you back. Looking forward to more crafting ideas. I love crafting!!!
I’ve missed you guys. I enjoy your crafts and look forward to seeing you back soon.
I’ve been wondering where you two have been ~ glad to see you back!
I’m working on a ’round robin’ quilt ~ it’s all about houses and it’s turning out really cute.
The giveaway looks great! thanks for the chance to win it!
Gosh – do I miss you girls and the episodes. Love the ideas and I am always checkin studio 5 for your spots. My goal is planning a trip out to visit Kris’s store. I think it would totally be worth the trip. Again, you ladies ROCK!!
Thought that I had mistakenly “unsubscribed” you gals! After doing some scouting around, discovered your sabbatical! I am enjoying making the Pearl Louise quilt from Mc Calls(6412). It took months for me to get the pattern because it was always out. Picking the fabrics and trims for the little dresses is like dressing a sweet little girl every morning. Have you heard about the brand new quilt shop in Okla. that had a car come thru the front window? No one hurt, but the safety glass dust and fragments have left most of the fabric unuseable with a trip to the dumpster the only solution! Can you imagine?
I am working on many embroidery projects. My main focus right now are 2 quilts (a baby blanket for my niece and a quilt for my daughter), and my other daughters’ prom dress. I am trying out the pattern in less expensive fabric so I know it will fit her. That’s what I am working on now.
Hey!!! Good to see y’all again!! I have been pinning on pinterest!!! Now I just need to find the time to actually do some of the stuff! I think even saw y’alls stuff on pinterest!!!
Nice to see you back… I have been thrifting…. finding leather pants and making purses with the pattern from one of your previous shows. I just had to tweek it a bit. Just found RED leather pants and can’t wait to get started. Although I may have to switch to baby items, since my first great grand child arrived. Again welcome back!!
Glad to see you will be back soon. Sewing up my stash on quilts, bags and clothes. Also, that’s a great prize.
Been busy with the UFO stack, and have actually finished 3 jackets and shells, but, as usual, have been sidetracked and have had the the best time making matching flower lapel pins. I have used the embroidery machine and free form stacked fabrics–and combinations of both. It has been exciting to see what develops. Now time to garden–Always something needing attention!!
I am new to sewing and have really enjoyed watching your episodes. I look forward to see what you have in store for future episodes. They are so helpful!!
So glad to hear from you. You sound so busy. Love you videos and ideas, Thanks for everything.
Oh so good to see you back. Well i have been busy making t shirts for the grankids, cleaning (had a visit from mother in law!) and of course working! I cannot wait to try some of your ideas, I have missed you guys
Hey! I’ve missed your crafty videos, but want you to know that I recently tried the technique you showed for making little fabric roses out of satin. I actually used a red rayon blouse I had bought, brought home, and decided didn’t fit right. Receipt was missing (of course) so I decided to cut it up and make roses for some hair clips. I sewed beads in the center for some sparkle and they turned out really sweet! Thanks for all your crafty inspiration
Kathy
I’m glad to see you again. Your ideas are always so fun and easy. I’m ready for a new project. Thank you for the chance to win.
I love goodie bags filled with so many neat things to do. T-shirts are the best for young and old. Great projects that I love to do with two of my little neighbor girls. I am like the neighborhood grandma since I don’t have any of my own. Thanks for a chance to win.
I’ve been up to no good! I’d love to find time to finish up the modern day carpetbag I started more than a few months ago, tidy up my craft room and start on all the new sewing and embroidery projects I’ve got on to do list!
I’ve been working on setting up my craft fair displays for this weekend. I’d love to win this for my friend who is just about to give birth to a baby girl!
I have been working with the Girls in Action (GA) and the Royal Ambassadors (RA). First through sixth grade children at church.
They are making and decorating birdhouses which we are selling to raise money to build a house for a family in Guatemala.
I love using my talents for missions and teaching children.
Elizabeth
It all looks like a LOT of fun!
I would love to enter this giveaway! thanks for the chance
This is definitely an amazing collection of crafty goodness! Thank you for the giveaway–we would have oodles of fun crafting with this prize!!
I have been working on making/painting birdhouses…trying to get them ready to give as gifts. Lots of Easter crafts too! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love to win! What a great giveaway!
This is such a cool give away! And I can put it to good use, I have 2 grandbabies and another on the way. OH the things I could make them.
Would so love to win!!!
My 25 year old daughter is a most-sought-out babysitter! One reason is the fun the kids have with her. Crafts is a top activity and these items would be a great gift for her!
Great giveaway!
Love it
I have just entered the Land of Arts & Crafts and am happy to be here! I am still amassing my supplies and would love to have this kit to help get me started! Pick me, pick me, pick me!
Oh my…a lot of crafting can be done with that pack!
I haven’t done much lately ): However, my 5 yr old great-grandaughter now has a baby sister and I would love to have Cathie’s new book to help me upscale some Gerber Onesies! Please, giveaway, come my way…
It has been a whirlwind of handmade items for me…thanks to Kris & Kim. I have made the quick quilt for my lil nephew, along with a matching pillow case. It was so easy to make, when it was done, I couldn’t believe how beautiful it turned out. Now I am making one for my granddaughter. I have the Christmas runners going for gifts and I can’t wait for the next great idea you ladies come up with.
I missed the part where it said I needed to say what I was working on. I’m working on a Easter Egg layout.
So Glad to See you can’t wait for more inspiration!!
I’d love to win! Not working on anything right now because I just finished a big felted crochet project. So I’d love to win this to try something new for my brand new baby niece!
I’m working on a peacock on canvas to hang in the craft room. This would be fun to win and make some things for my daughter’s friend that recently had a baby boy! Love all of your ideas Cathie!
what a great product to have! would love this for my upcoming craft class for moms and kids!! even if i don’t win I will be buying this for sure:))
Love crafting… next to reading books, it’s my favorite passion!
I did my first fabric painting the other day and I am hooked! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!
Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize pack!!!
Hi Cathie I would love to see more of Creative Juice on HGTV. I would get up at 5:30 am every morning to watch it!!! Now it is not on anymore!!! I would love to win your books and things so I can use my own creative juices to make items while waiting for your show to come back on!!!!! Thank you for sharing your life and ideas with the world!!! Thank God for the Internet so I can always go back and rewatch your shows!!!! And watch for upcoming ones!!! God Bless you and your family!!!
Pauline
So excited for a chance to win such an awesome prize pack!
I’ve been learning how to crochet. From watching youtube vids.
Not always easy, but I’m trucking through!!! Thanks for the chance of winning these great items!! I have the hot glue helpers & I love them. Thanks again 
Good to hear from you both again! I have missed your great ideas.
I have a 9 month old daughter who is all over the place and growing like a weed. I am always looking for ideas for little outfits for her and hoping that one day, she will actually let me make them. Thanks for the opportunity for more ideas!!
Looks like a goodie package of fun! Thanks for all of your creative inspiration.
I would be beside myself if I were to win this awesome giveaway! I am new to this site, but have enjoyed Kathy’s creativity on Creative Juice (I just about cried when it stopped airing). Lately, I have been making the coolest scarves out of repurposed t-shirts, making tutus, tutu dresses, hairbows, and wreaths. I would love some more ideas to do with tshirts and would eventually like to make something for infants. Recently there have been quite a few ladies I know who have just had a baby or is expecting. I would love to make something for them. XX crossing my fingers XX
OOO OOO OOO so excited and ready for y’all to be back! My favorite thing to do is sit down at the computer with my favorite Sonic drink (strawberry coke….giggle) and soak up the inspiration and cuteness
y’all bring every episode! Squeeeeaaaalll! Pick me! Pick me!
Kelly in Texas
Love The DIY Dish and also Cathie! I have been away from doing crafts for a little while, but always perusing the sites and getting ideas. Must get started again once tax season is over! Love all you ladies and your great ideas!
Kris and Kim,
I’m so lucky, I get to see you all the time. Between me and my 3 daughters we really help support you.
I just finished the Spring Mystery quilt, I’m working on fun carrots, a chenille baby blanket, and rug hooking.
This would be a great way to start spring!
I’m working on a baby showers banner. Love crafts!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
I’m going to try my hand at the alligator crochet stitch. I bought a cute pattern for baby booties using this pattern, as well as a shawl pattern.
cool new and fun things to be able to play with….thaks for the chance to win
cathie
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win these great items. I could really use them all. Looking forward to a GREAT package in the mail. Thanks again!
Looking forward to getting these in the mail. My mind is spinning at what I can do with the many, many tees my husband has in his closet
Hope you two are back soon. So sorry to hear about the flood! Trusting that all of you and your families are doing well. That is what really matters. Blessings!
I miss you ladies. Sorry to hear about the flood! Terrible!
Excited to see new stuff coming along and I’m hoping to focus on some home crafts too. We’re about to switch our childrens rooms and decorate them both! And eventually I’m planning to decorate my study as my sewing room, it’s going to be pink and black;-)
I’m just about finished with my Easter Basket of Awesome. It’s an egg shaped basket (made from stiffened crochet thread wrapped around a balloon) filled to overflowing with all things “easter”. There are felt marshmallow peeps and bunnies, felt chocolate bunnies, cute little (non-”candy”) bunnies, a duckling hatching from a wet felted egg, chicks in nested wet felted easter eggs, wet felted jelly beans, embroidered chick and bunny pins, a lamb and a HAM (from fleece). The whole shebang is for my sister who made the mistake of saying “you can make stuff for me!”
Great prize package! Planning to do lots of crafty things this summer!
Trying to redo a bathroom! So far all I have come up with is the shower curtain. In need of some inspiration!
I teach kids 8-14 years old how to sew and crafts at a summer camp and I am ALWAYS looking for new and easy projects.
Wow, What a great prise package, who wouldn’t want that!
I am currently working on Art Journaling, getting messy and having fun!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
These are exactly the kinds of projects that inspire my granddaughter and myself !
Hope to see you back soon! I have 3 year old twins and I just completed the bedding for their new beds my husband is building. I made ruched duvet covers and all the pillows to go on the bed as well. Now I need to make their drapes and finish up a few little decorative touches. Can’t wait to see it all complete!
Looks like a great prize package! So much fun stuff.
I really like your webisodes and I like the prize package too. I have one teenaged granddaughter and one tween grandaughter and they would love this stuff!
I don’t get to craft as often as I’d like to, but have been crocheting some baby blankets on my commute. Happy to be using my stash!
I have been busy quilting, re-purposing, and crafting with my wip’s. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thank you for this giveaway-great fun and great crafting ideas!!!
Haqve missed your gals so much! Glad to “see” you again.
Awesome, Glad to see y’all, I’ve been so busy working, I’ve missed out on a lot of fun stuff!!!
Cant wait to see more videos from you!!! I’ve been working on making jewelry, painting on fabric, and making cards.
So glad to hear what you’ve been up to, I’d been wondering.
My big project right now is a basement renovation, so not much time for crafting. We still have up the paper snowflakes we made — guess with spring blooming outside, it’s time to take those down! We also made “falling snow” curtains with lots of fishing line and white office stickers. Had plans to do three windows, but only got around to one. Oh well, it’s the process that counts, right? 
I have been working to make 1000 origami cranes for a friend/colleague who’s been home fighting the good fight against pancreatic cancer. Although I enjoy the peace and concentration offered by origami, I can’t wait to get to new projects. I have baby things to make for pregnant friends, so the prize pack would work out awesome!
Miss you guys so much! Hurry back.
I would be on cloud nine if I won this gift pack! This is an awesome giveaway, thank you for the chance to win!
Finally spring is starting to happen around us!!! I’m been busy working on alot of projects, new women’s pantie’s for myself, (7 pairs panties and camisoles), 3 new summer tops, 2 new pairs of jeans, and last but not least is the outdoor furniture (cushions). I’m going to busy, but not busy enough to watch Kris and Kim. Love you ladies, keep up the great work. And thank you Kathy for listening to all of us!!!
Good to hear from you. Love your show. Am awaiting the birth of a second great-grandchild. Would love that book on snappy clothes for the little ones.
Lucy
pick me !!! please !
After moving three times in the last two years, it’s amazing to be able to breath and have fun in my new craft room. Actually, the craft room is the master bedroom. I spend little time sleeping, but more time with my head in craft books and fabric. It’s like a new dessert every day.
Everyone needs a craft room but especially the people who think they don’t.
Enjoy you off time. I really find that taking the occasional break helps keep everything in balance. As for the prize – I think I’m in love. I’ve been hoarding, oops I mean hiding, all sorts of things to make while we’re on vacation. These will definitely be adding to the pile. Thanks so much.
Looks great! I’m a new follower!
Have missed your shows….thanks for the update and such a great giveaway!
So surprised to see you in my inbox today! & happy, too. Its great that so many good things are happening for you. Sorry about the flood. I can’t even imagine that much water in a quilt shop!
Thanks for the update ~ Love the giveaway !
I would love to get these books! My10 and 13 year olds love to craft and repurpose everything…
I love you Gals!! I first saw you on youtube.com and then came over here and just love you.I feel more creative by just watching you.Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your talents.
Just finished 2 quilts, a batch of personalized dog scarves, and repainted a doll house:)
I have been embroidering t-shirts for spring!!! I decided to put one in everybody’s Easter basket this year.
I went to the 2012 ShopHop in Atlanta this past weekend and now have a myriad of projects to complete from children’s clothes to quilts and cannot wait to finish!
Well where shall I start…I have been busy busy. I am a full time mother of two precious girls, a full time wife and probation officer who works with troubled youth. I recently ( and reluctantly) fetid turned back to work from my maternity leave. I have always looked everything DIY and crafty. But recently I have become more and more obsessed with it. Aside from scrapbooking I recently took a meek hobby of seeing and quilting. After getting diagnosed with post partum depression. I used it as an outlet to help me fight my depression. So far it’s working, still have some bad days but love that I can get mentally get away and do or create something for my family and it has really helped me out. Thru you tube and the DIY DISH I discovers other websites and craft channels like plaidonline. Which I LOVE. I have made lots of projects featured from there. I made growth charts, clutches, purses, quilts, maniquin pin coushions, and used lots of MOD Podge. Thanks to you ladies I have been busy crafty and loving it. All your ideas have been wonderful and fun to make. Thank thank you thank you. Can’t wait to see what other projects you all come up with. And most of All thank you for unknowngly helping get thru my hard times. I really appreciate all you ideas that I use booth at home and at work teaching my troubled youth.
I’ve been making quilt squares for charity quilts, and learning new squares as I go.
I’m also in the middle of making a street banner for my church for Easter Sunday services.
Also, my American Sewing Guild Jr. members are learning ll kinds of sewing. We made a fabric box, and a 9 patch pillow along with zipper flowers, and other sewing projects. Each taught technique goes with the project we make. I make surethey learn both hand and machine sewing. Next is an apron and chef hat.
oooh prizes!, pick me, pick me lol
looks like a fun and crafty do do with kids or freinds
I have been creating a new line of hand painted bottle and cheese trays , which are so
much fun , I created this new website to show and sell my projects, which I hope
everyone enjoys
I also have a childrens website just created http://www.ywearstore.com
I have created and designed childrens clothing for quit sometime.
thanks for letting me share with you, I enjoy watching your shows and do miss them
Barbara
Love watching
Creative juice, they have so many ideas, and Steve looks like he has fun on the show. I have made a few of the projects and they are easy. Thanks for all the ideas.
I started my first quilt and have been making clothes for my niece.
I’ve been too tied up with work to craft much lately, but want to get some hair stuff made for the grand-kiddos before Easter … and since I have a quilt or 2 to make for them as well, the chenille thing just might be THE thing! Thanks.
Sounds like everyone is very busy. I am getting ready for Easter, we are having between 19 and 25 people so far. Having fun making favors and table stuff.
I have checked out the t-shirt book from our public library several times. It is brimmed full of ideas.
Enjoy all the videos, crafts and everything that comes with it. Excited to see what comes next.!
A great giveaway..thanks for the chance to win!
Always looking for new projects. Thanks!
My home machine broke down a while ago and I was really, really missing embroidery! I decided to ahead and jump back in with another machine. I love combining crafts with embroidery on the same shirt. I found you guys on YouTube and have been visiting the site every day. There’s so much to do and explore. Love the site and would love to win the package. Keep the good ideas coming…
I’m so glad to hear from you two again. I can’t wait for the new projects. I was slightly addicted to the little dress forms/pin cusions from last season. Everyone got one for christmas.
The DIY Dish is great but I have loved seeing others discover your talents and seeing you on Nate, and Rachel, then I picked up the new “Where Women Cook” and there you were again. You are so cute to watch and I love your ideas like everyone else! Sorry to hear about the mess at the quilt shop but it was a great read! Love you two and I’m glad you’re trying to balance everything even though it’s like spinning plates at the circus!
I am teaching myself how to sew! My fondest memories as a kid were going to the fabric store with my mom knowing I’d be getting a new skirt from the fabric I picked. Now that I am a mom I feel it is a MUST to know how to sew. Right now I am working on a collection of stuffed animals for her, and a set of bean bags for her preschool class. I’m not very good right now, but she thinks I’m awesome! My goal is to be an expert in time to make her costume for her first school play.
Hi Kim and Kris,
Love your store “My Girlfriends Quilt Shop” just bought a table runner kit and am excited to get it!!
I am a long arm machine quilter and have quilted many of your customers quilts. Looking forward to seeing the next mystery quilt!
Janet
I’m just trying to keep up with four of our grandkids who we have adopted and are raising. Love to craft and do things with them. So glad to see you!!
Would love to win this prize,I have 10 nieces and nephews including two new babies so would love to win this prize. Love you guys
Glad to see you are back. Looking forward to new ideas from you
glad you are back. thought maybe the fabric store was taking all your time.
I love your show, blog and all you do! It is good to see you back!
Oohh, so glad to see you, big hugs, I have been using my embroider machine quite a bit and making a quilted spring purse a really fun pattern from”Bali Bags” by Gerri Richards and I amusing spring fabric of birds eggs and feathers and I am emb bird items on it to match my fabric. Also I have made several in the hoop I spy bags for my five Grandchildren for the spring break and had my oldest granddaughter help me she was so impressed with printing out the list of what was in each spy bag and then with the use of freezer paper print the list on fabric and it became the back of the I Spy Bag so they know how many items they are looking for and what they are. The embroidery design was from “The Yummy Factory”, they have great ideas there for machine embroidery ideas. Please come back real soon Ok? Oh and Happy Easter too!
Been organizing my craft studio. Time to get back to being creative!
I have been working on a chemo quilt for a good friend who is on chemo for the second time for a very aggressive mass. I sewed several children’s clothes for Head Start Program.
I made several of the dress form pin cushion for gifts, they were such a big hit.
I really enjoy your videos as I am more of a crafter than quilter. I am also a fabricholic.
Jo
Right now I am organizing my sewing room. I’ve been fascinated with Zakka and have a few small projects pulled to start on.
Thanks for the update! I am looking forward to watching your shows again, and I hope that you will stet up again soon! I love the DIY Dish!
What a great prize package! Thx for the opportunity for a chance to win.
Nice Pic! I Love watching and looking at pictures of things you create. Sandy
I’ve been working on baby gifts – clothes, blankets, all that fun stuff!
I really miss you. You both brightend up my day. I know how life gets busy, and being a selfish person, “I want you back”. I was so excited to see an email from you today and was hoping for news on when we will see you again. I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be soon. Love your episodes and crafty ideas. I have made almost all of them. Thanks for sharing your time and wealth of knowledge with us. Come back soon.
I have missed you, but oh my, what busy lives you lead. Thanks for the update on what you’ve been doing thanks for the chance to win this great prize!
I am so glad you are all doing well, sad about the flood but as always you two seem to handle it with a smile!! Your videos used to make my day while I was living in Guam,(not much craft choices there!) But now I am here in VA, and still inspired by all your wonderful ideas!!! Hope to see you on video again soon, excited about the chenille pillows!!!
Laura Maravillas
I have been learning to crochet christening bonnets from antique patterns. Not the easiest thing to do. I am always trying new things. The ultimate curse of crafters.
Sandi
Lafayette, La
I used a new recipe from the book “quick and easy celebration cakes” a fortnight ago to make a three tiered lemon, vanilla and plain cake for a party. I was very happy and it turned out really well.
Hi Girls! I have really missed your DIY videos. I am starting a beginner’s sewing class next week, and I am going to begin by telling my students the story of how I got my start at sewing because of the easy patterns at http://www.youcanmakethis.com!
Thanks for the inspiration
I’ve been wondering what happened to the two of youi. I always enjoy your shows and am glad to hear that you will be back.
I just recently joined a ‘block of the month’ quilt club at a local quilt shop! Not only does it give me the impetus to stay on task with my quilting, but surrounds me at least once a month with a room full of women who share the same passion. I love the camaraderie and friendships that have developed. And I look forward to my one hour every month of just “Mommy wants to have fun” time!
HOOOOORAY! So glad you are back:) Can’t wait to see what you will share with us:) LOVE watching your videos–always inspired:) THANKS for the chance to win–sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
with a new granddaughter due in June, I have been busy making pounds of flannel into receiving blankets of all sizes for our new Lady baby. A few baby projects and my sewing room turned into a safety hazard. I had to warn my DH turn the light on before entering. LOL.
Mostly cleared out now I am working a UFO of lilac and rose turning twenty again quilt top, for my brother’s first grand daughter’s 2nd Birthday. It has been a busy first quarter for 2012.
Hello to Cathie Filian I never missed a show I had them recorded and watched faithfully to see what cute ideas and fun drinks y’all came up with. I see a great partner party K K & C DIY.. lol
I have missed you. I always enjoyed your projects. Sorry to hear about your flooded shop, I know that was heart breaking.
This is super exciting! Glad to see you are all back on the scene.
I love your shows! Have made several pincushions from your patterns, and I just enjoy you girls! Glad I found this article. It is refreshing to hear other crafters admit they are working on the “balance” with wanting to create, being a mom, and also working! Sometimes I wonder if I am the only one that runs out of time at the the end of what seems like every day.
Thank you for all your inspiration!
Hi Gals!
We all miss the DIY Dish and all your fun projects and cute personalities!! But totally understand the need to set some things aside. (temporarily we hope) So sorry to hear about the flood in your shop… that is never good! You too are both so darling and so amazing at ANYTHING that you do! Only good things are in store!!
Take care and best wishes always!
Chris Anderson
Curbys Closet
This is such a great idea! I LOVE your show!!!!
Love all the goodys Pick me !! Pick Me!!
Wow – your comment about the flood brought back memories. Many years ago, our decorating store flooded due to frozen pipe. What an experience – coping with loss of inventory as well as being shut down for some time to clean and repair (in below zero weather). I truly feel for you. Hope by now you are up and running better than ever. Enjoy your sites so much. Thank you.
I’m new to the site but I love all the diy projects and crafts!
Hope you are back soon. I love all of your ideas!
Great update, So looking forward to your new season.
Love it
Have missed your DIY show so much looking forward to your come back!!
Can’t wait until you are back in full swing!
Love you ladies! Love Cathie! Thanks for the giveaway
Missed you guys! Can’t wait to see your new shows!
I would love to win this prize. I am always looking for new craft ideas. Just made two of your Mannequin pin cushions. Will be watching for your new shows.
Hi Ladies-
Such a shame about the flood in your shop Kris, hope things are all fixed now. I have been making the mini dressform pincushions you shared with us, they are a blast to construct and give as gifts. Thanks to you and Cathie for your generosity of the giveaway of books and supplies to make Cathie’s creations, I would love a chance to win the prize package. Look forward to seeing new project and ideas from you all real soon…
It was a nice surprise to hear from you; all of your fans (including me) miss seeing your cheery faces and learning new stuff from you funny girls
I’ve been wondering what you have been up to and now I know at least part of it. Have not been doing much craft wise recently. Thank you for your great ideas!
I have missed the videos! I do understand about the life balance thing, though! I am looking forward to seeing you guys in the future with some more craftiness!!
I’ve mainly been working on knitting or crochet projects because I can take them with me. With the warmer weather I don’t get into my craft room as often.
Wow! what a lot of “stuff” in the prize! I’ve been doing a lot of quilting, but have also been looking longingly at a pile of old t-shirts, trying to figure out what I want to do with them. The book on re-purposing t-shirts looks really interesting!
Kim & Kris – I LOVE your creativity and your generosity in sharing all these great ideas with us!! Keep up the good work. You are truly inspirational.
Blessings,
Carol
Glad to hear you’re doing good! Seems like the busier we get, the more we seem to add to our plate…LOL! I’ve been busy with the 4-H sewing kids – amazing things they create. Currently, I’m making a rug from old blue jeans. Funny results after cutting the jeans apart (check out photo on my FB). And…my not so creative activity….spring cleaning
Got to get it done….everyone’s coming to my house for Easter brunch and dinner!
Sewing and Scrapbooking right now!!
OMG, talk about life interfering with a good plan!! I’m so glad to see you guys are getting ready to come back and bring us some fun shows. We’ve really been in withdrawal since you have been gone. I’m currently working on several things, putting finishing touches on monthly birthday fabric postcards, working on completing 10 baby quilts, putting together “ribbons” for an AAQI quilt show put on by my fiber group: Dallas Area Fiber Artists, doing papercrafts, etc, etc, etc!!!!
Hello Kim and Kris, I hope you ladies can come back soon, I miss you guys, but I also understand how life can get. Thanks for this new video I love it! I have 7 little ones to sew for, all of them are under 3. so I keep real busy! And well make good use of this new pattern. I wish you ladies all the best and hope to see you soon!
I’ve missed you guys! Thanks for hosting an amazing giveaway.
Loved the chenille quilt tutorial. Can you tell me what fabric you used on the back of your quilt that was already finished? Loved it. I didn’t see it for sale in your quilt shop online.
It’s amazing how busy all of us moms can be. And to run a business (and in your case, several businesses), it can be very difficult to balance. I still haven’t quite mastered it!
I’ve been working on several new things: dolls, dresses, new bag patterns, and I’ve gone back to my roots and started painting murals again.
Good luck with balance!
Right now I am working on some baby bedding for my neighbor who is adopting a sweet baby girl:-). I am also working on Easter goodies for my daughters class at school.
I started making hair bows for my girls. So much fun!
This looks so fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
So happy to see you back! I totally did not know what happened to you guys! I have gotten into machine embroidery and there is quite a learning curve. Easter baskets for all the little munchkins in my life and quilting has been keeping me very busy! Happy crafting, Bonnie
I really miss the DIY episodes and can’t wait for them to be back. I really love the dress form pin cushion.Edie Hunter
I have been busy this year learning to quilt. I sewed several birds from your program with Joel Dewberry, they were a hit and I hope to sew more. Now, I am in the middle of sewing three dresses for the bridesmaids in an upcoming wedding. It has been a while since I did this kind of sewing. I think it will be fun. Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway.
Spring break is next week, and I’m ready for some crafting!!!
My current project is organizing my sewing/craft room! Ugh. My plan is to finish all the un-finished projects that are currently taking up space in my cabinets, drawers and sewing table. But, hey, after that I’ll be ready for new projects. The giveaway would be perfect! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks Kim, Kris and Cathie for a great giveaway! I’m just finishing a Pottery Barn knock off mirrior can’t wait to hang it.
I am always busy sewing for my granddaughter. I definitely miss your DIY episodes but understand what it means to be busy.
I recently made some cards. My students and I are making a quilt in my classroom. The students are really doing a great job for 6th graders.
Busy knitting from a pattern found in Nicky Epsteins book “Knitting block by block. Just rec’d my Foldy Stuff pleated quilt packets from Donna Poster, i picked up at a quilt show. Cannot wait to apply some of my fabric to a project.
I think I will retire so I can craft for a change…as much as I want!
I am trying to become my grandmother..she always had a handmade gift for anyone..smocked daygowns for that new baby, a apron for that new bride.. embroidered dish towels for a family that just lost a love one to use for the food coming in…quilts for the seniors for added warmth if fuel was running low..Oh My I need to get off of here and get busy….
Getting new ideas on what to do with my old t shirts would be awesome! I’m always attacking my tee’s trying to spice them up and get new life out of them. Sadly some of them lay in ruins because i cut to much off. My other crafts this winter included jewelry making, crochet and hairbows. I miss you ladies hope you come back soon
I’m so glad my computer returned from the shop, or I would have missed this one. I heard some gals talking about Cathie Filian on her show and wanted to run out and get cable!. What a great prize to win.
Enjoy your emails and also Cathy Filian on CREATE, great ideas.
I love your DIY Network tutorials!!!!!!!!!!! <3
What a generous giveaway! Can’t wait to see more of you, Kim & Kris!
I Love the DIY Dish! You two are so creative and fun to watch! I’d love to win!
My 9 yr. old granddaughter and I are making that cute blanky for her new baby sister next week for spring break, she will love it!
So glad you’re back!! I’ve missed you both!!!!
I just finished one of the mason jar pin cushions. It was easy and so cute. Thanks for the giveaway, I would love to win this!
Hi have missed you, been busy with my grandson tho’ aged 9years. we have (mainly him) made an apron and double oven gloves for his Mom for Mothers day even put her a big M and Heart on the pocket and gloves. I’m so VERY proud of him even has his own sewing machine, little brother is learning now. keeps me out of mischief. Good luck with ALL you do.
So glad you guys are back! I enjoy your show so much! Made some of your projects together with my 4 yr old and can’t wait for many more to come!
Hope to see you gals back soon. I have been teaching my daughter how to read to pattern to know what type of fabric to use. Reading the labeling on fabric at the store.
I made another baby quilt with vintage baby animals motifs done on my embroidery machine. It is my go to project when a new baby will enter this wonderful world. This time I even included a couple of baby bibs. Now I think I’ll make a table runner for Spring. Thanks for all that you have shared!
I have been busy and haven’t had much time to craft these past couple of months. I am, however, working on bags for soccer gear.
Love the show and the posts.
I love the inspriation I get from you. Hope your back soon!
I am looking for a pattern for a tee shirt that is braided on the bottom hem. Does anybody have any ideas.
You girls have such cute ideas on here! I am so excited to keep seeing new things.
I just found this site and made the sheek handbag. So fun. Well I would love to win this little package as I am having my first Grandchild in August. I love to do crafts and cannot wait to do exciting things for my Grandchild.
Hi Ladies, So glad I discovered your site……I am making the mannequin pin cushions for all my friends for next Christmas….you both are sooooo creative.
I just finished one of the chinille blankets and I like doing it but I can’t find the Clover flash cutter anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can find one. I live in Jacksonville FL.
Been super busy creating pageant outfits for my little girl!! My mother, grandmother,and I are busy working on one of a kind outfits for her, she always pulls for a title with our creative occ!!!Would love to win this so we can have even more creativity in her outfits!! <3 you girls and cannot wait for you to be back!!
Major thankies for the blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Will read on…
Enjoy your videos. Made four aprons from fat quarts. They really turned out cute. I plan on watching all of the series
that all sounds fabulous…what I could do with those. Have a grand niece/nephew on the one. If I were a winner, I’m sure my juices would start to flow and I could come up with some really fun and exciting things to make.
O:K, Chris and Kim….how I found you I do not know, but wow am I glad I did. I have had an embroidery machine for years and was trying to learn to applique with my regular sewing machine. To date I have three machines and I am a real sewer……had no idea that I could do the thing I had longed so much to learn with the very expensive machine right in front of me. THANK YOU SO MUCH……your instructional video on how to do the watermellon applique This has transformed my life, really……in my sewing room. Just want you to know that a woman somewhere in North Carolina is sooooooo happy and you are the reason…God Bless…Carolyn
I am so glad to see you back!! Looking forward to more videos!!
Love your shows and I am so glad to hear you will be coming back. Good luck on your projects.
Learning how to use my embroidery machine. Complicated!
Great projects and love this website
Great projects and love this web site
My husband and I are working very diligently on our nursery! It’s a big task, but I am loving it! I am also working on some sewing projects: cloth diapers, nursery bedding, and a bunch of swaddling blankets (I’ll most likely be sewing many more things in between). My due date is June 15th and this baby will be our first! We’re going to be surprised on the gender. Can you tell I’m so excited!!!
I just found you guys and am so excited about what i have seen i can’t wait to share with my sewing group!
what fun and inspiration, thank you for putting this out there to inspire others
I would love to win these two books and all the products. What FUN!!!
I give private sewing lessons and am always interested in exposing my students to new projects and techniques
I have new Grandbaby comming in August,This would be a great present to do and share with my Daughter.Thanks for a chance to win !
What a great website you all have! I love to learn new crafts and this is a great place to do just that!
hi ladies! I’ve missed you on i tunes!
I missed the last e-mail. Just got it. Be happy to have you again.
the inspiration on this site is amazing!!! love it
thanks
My girlfriend loves your blog, she’s been trying to get me into the whole arts and crafts thing. I can’t say I’m not intrigued!
I love getting crafty and you always have such fun and fresh ideas.
Awkwardly your,
Kira
Im a new grandma that’s a sewing/crafty fanatic. Would love to win. Thanks!
I just ADORE Cathie! I never missed an episode of “Creative Juice”! I would love to win!!!
I just found your site through “Pinterest”…someone pinned your Spiral Tshirt scarf and it took me to “Tidy Mom” and I just followed the link to your site. I just signed up for your emails…looking forward to my first to arrive.
prize looks great hope i win i really want to try quilting looks like fun!
I love crafting, but have never felt like I’ve been very good at it. You make it so easy to do and everything looks so amazing! I’m loving this!
I would love to win your giveaway and would love the excuse to craft with my friends and family! Pick me! 
I am thoroughly convinced in this said post. I am currently searching for ways in which I could enhance my knowledge in this said topic you have posted here. It does help me a lot knowing that you have shared this information here freely. I love the way the people here interact and shared their opinions too. I would love to rack your future posts pertaining to the said topic we are able to read.
This looks like fun! I actually am teaching myself how to knit at this moment. Watching a lot of youtube videos and reading books, (Stitch ‘n Bitch), on said subject.
Fast and easy instructions on quilting.
That sounds like so much fun!
Thanks!
Wow! What a bust schedule y’all have these days! Love this prize grouping. My 16 yo DD and her friends are all into recycling clothing and it would be fun to use this prize to encourage their creative efforts!
Dear Kris and Kim, I was looking for an easier way to make quilts for my family as presents for Christmas. I have moderate to severe arthritis so I was also looking for an easier way to make a quilt. I am so happy to have found both you ladies and your wonderful ideas. As you may well know with this economy, I am going back to basics with making my own gifts. There are things now I can and cannot do, but your way is going to be not so frustrating for me. God Bless to you both and to your families!!
P.S. I don’t have cable or regular channels for that matter, so I will be tuning in on my computer. I’m so glad I ran into you ladies. Again thank you very much for the wonderful ideas!
Take care and God Bless,
Fran
I am making some mosiacs. in the process of making a ant all beautiful with glass.
It was so easy to make the purse out of 2 yards of fabric. I am enjoying using it and have had so many compliments. Thank you for the free patterns.
I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly. I’m quite sure I’ll learn many new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!
As Christmas is coming I am looking more and more for DYI blogs, nice find!
I am working on a modern batik quilt with lots of curvy lines and appliqued circles. It is really going to be different and beautiful.
Thank you for hosting the giveaway. This sounds like a crafters dream come true. Thanks, thanks, thanks. Crafters all love to get new toys.
Love all these goodies and your website. Lots interesting projects to try:)
I’m new to your website and show, but what I have seen is great. I’m going to try the t-shirt scarf this weekend and I’m looking forward to up coming projects!
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I have just found out about this site and I love it so much you girls are amazing x
Hi Kris and Kim,
So great to get on DIY Dish and see that you updated us on what has been happening with both of you. I can’t believe you have time to even update this!! It’s great to be able to click in and see your enthusiasm for crafting. It really helps cheer up days that are full of worry and make the great days even more exciting…so thank you for sharing your talents and for your time too!!! Love ya,
hi cute girls and mothers. I am trying to order the ornament table runner but cannot find it on your website. Is this kit still available. PLEASE let me know and also the price of the kit. Many thanks.
I”m on facebook and in San Angelo, Texas.
Happy New Year!
I’m currently working on some hairpin holders and hair pins for a swap.