I decided that it was time to put some of my coordinating scrap fabrics to good use, and a sensory block seemed like the perfect fit. The sensory blocks are made out of fleece, minky, and quilters co...
I sewed up some simple ribbon suspenders recently. You can find a tutorial for boys suspenders on the cotton and curls blog. She used elastic for the suspenders, but ours are just made ou...
With all of the vintage fun going around blog-land this month, I thought that Id share a few morsels of vintage goodness with you.I inherited some of my grandmothers sewing appliques. Im not ex...
If youve been reading for a while, then Im sure that you know that Clark loves superheroes. The other day I asked him who is favorite super was, and to my surprise he said Iron Man. Iron ...
Technique Tuesday has been postponed this week, because today Im over at Mama Says Sew. Terra is running a Just Sew Week series, and I have a fun tutorial and pattern that is being s...
So I made myself a skirt. Another bengaline pencil skirt. The pattern was drafted using a stretch pencil skirt that I have in my closet. I added a contrast waistband, that angles down in ...
I have another shoe re-do for you today. Todays shoe makeover isnt nearly as dramatic as yesterday-no paint or glitter on this one. Ive had these black wal-mart loafers for a couple of mo...
Every spring it seems that I get frustrated with my crowded closets, and lack of things to wear. I sort through my clothes, and threaten to donate or throw them out; but they sit in a box in my...
Sewing straight lines is pretty basic when it comes to sewing. I dont know that it can really be considered a technique, but more of a necessary skill. Unfortunately, sewing a straight li...
I have the best mom for me, and a wonderful mother-in-law. Theyre quite fantastic. I always feel a bit overwhelmed at Mothers day, because there really isnt a gift that you can give a mot...
I know that I just did a round-up, but I couldnt help but share some free Mothers Day card printables. I I love FREE PRINTABLES, they make me quite happy. I dont know how many times Ive ...
Fridge magnets can be such useful little things, theyre great for hanging up masterpieces, and keeping hold of the grocery list, but they can also be so unsightly. All to often the plumbers mag...
Source: marthastewart.com via Tricia on PinterestLittle Lemon SoufflesI love a little lemon, especially in the spring and summer. The flavor is fresh, and light, and delicious. I just tho...
Today we are going to tackle the buttonhole-dun dun dun. When I first started sewing, buttonholes were very intimidating to me. I couldnt understand how the silly sliding buttonhole foot ...
I LOVE using up some fabric scraps. I always feel that after I use a fabric from my stash, that I should be making room in my drawers, but unfortunately fabric scraps seem to take up just as mu...
Ive decided that it is hard to be a parent. The only easy part about parenting is loving your children. But because you love your children, it makes the rest of it that much harder (and e...
To go along with the lace appliqued onesie, I made a little buttercup skirt with a side front bustle. I dont think that bustle is the correct term for it, but its the only term that my little m...
My sister is expecting a little baby girl in the summer. Little girls are so much fun to sew for. Even though I have two boys, I probably end up making more for girls than boys. I w...
Button, button who has the button? Well, I have lots of buttons, and I love them! But one thing that I dont love about buttons, is attaching them by hand. Im so happy that I have a ...
This past week Id hoped to participate in the KCWC with Elsie Marley, but unfortunately life didnt allow it. I did manage to make a few articles of kids clothing, but none of them were for my c...
The braided business card case was my personal favorite. I love the leather, and the braid. A lot of my sewing time is spent working on projects for the gift bazaar that I vend at. I...
I recently helped with some decorations for a friends baby shower (hello Emily). The shower had an elephant theme, so it made decorating fun. Without a lot of money or time to spend on de...
Last week I shared a few links related to selecting the proper sewing machine needle for your project. Using the correct needle for the job can both make the sewing process easier, and prevent ...
Ive got a little upcycling project for you today. Ive had a lot of people view my yoga pants from a t-shirt post, and this project is very similar. Today Ill show you how to turn an overs...
My husband comes from a Disney loving family, and last week his sister threw a lovely little Minnie Mouse birthday party for her daughter. I couldnt resist making her a simple little freezer pa...
My Peaches and Cream top was featured in Raes Week 3 Top of the Tops! Wahoo!You really need to jump over to the post and check out all of the great tops. Feel free to vote for your favorite. Po...
Tip: Color Code your sewing needles with nail polishWhen I first started sewing I used a universal sewing machine needle for every project. I wasnt going to spend more money on a simple sewing ...
Clark has had a recent growth spurt, and has transformed from a chubby toddler into a skinnier kid. The adjustable waists on his pants just havent cut it; his bum cheeks still find their ...
I pin far more recipes on Pinterest than I ever get around to making. On occasion, Ill remember to add the ingredients to my grocery list, and make a recipe that Ive found online. This re...
It has felt like spring around here the past couple of days, Id say few, but that would be a lie. We woke up to several inches of snow on Friday. Sunday and Monday though, were beautiful....
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