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.

It’s hard to believe that we are already at the end of another season! Wow, the time flies! We hope you’ve enjoyed these past 12 episodes! We’d love to know about the things you’ve been making this season! You can post on our Facebook page and share the fun!

In the meantime, we have one last episode to wrap up Season 4! Learn how to make an easy pillow-case! Once you learn this fun method, you’ll be making them for everyone and for every occasion! We’ve started a tradition now of making them for our children for each holiday in fun fabrics!

Also, we’d like to encourage you to be a part of the 1-Million Pillowcase Challenge — an amazing way to use your time and talents to benefit cancer patients, foster children, and others. Read all about it here and learn how you can become involved. Kris’ quilt shop, “My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe”,  is also an official drop-off center for these pillowcases, as well as hundreds of others across the country.

We hope you have a wonderful week! We sincerely thank you for being a part of our show. We appreciate your support, kindness, and enthusiasm!
-Kim & Kris

Do you have family traditions? Whether you’ve been doing those traditions for years, or want to create new ones, we hope you’ll enjoy this week’s show! Join us as we interview Susan Branch, Kim Stoegbauer of The TomKat Studio, and Patty Young of ModKid Designs. They’ll share some of their favorite ideas, traditions, and recipes for Birthdays, Christmas, or any special occasion!

Download the free cupcake topper printable here.

What kinds of family traditions do you have during the holidays? Let us know in the comments section below or join the conversation on our Facebook page.

Have a wonderful week!
-Kim & Kris

Need a quick and easy idea to “wrap” up your gift-giving list? Join us as we show you how to make a cosmetic “wrap” or crayon roll! Using this simple technique, you can make all kinds of “wraps and rolls!”

Here are some additional photos!

What kinds of projects will you be making with this technique? Let us know here or on our Facebook page!

Have a wonderful week!
-Kim & Kris

If you’ve ever wanted to make a quilt, but were a bit intimidated by the thought of all the piecing, quilting, etc., then you’re going to LOVE this episode of The DIY Dish! And would you believe us if we said you could make this in one night? It’s true! Take a look!

Here are a few more photos for inspiration!

Have a wonderful week everyone! If you try this project out, we’d love to see your photos! Be sure to post to our Facebook page and join the conversation.

Kim & Kris