I only have 6 more days of work left! Summer is just around the corner. I managed to get some sewing done last weekend for the June 9 White Rock Local Market. This weekend Im off to Austin. Im hoping...
Just popping in to say hi. Ive been obsessively tying bracelets and finishing out my school year. I have a 5 mile race this weekend too! Wish me luck.
I have been making apron tops since college and have since perfected (I think) the process. They are so fun to wear in the spring and summer with or without an undershirt. The gathered loop str...
Im getting ready for the April 14th White Rock Local Market. I made some Hexie Linen clutches and lucky for me (and hopefully someone else), it holds a Kindle! And a Nook!
It all started when I had a cream filled cupcake at Waltons. Im not a huge chocolate cake fan, but I couldnt resist the Hostess knock off. I knew it would be a million times better. After we tr...
I love it! I did about three weeks of research, made a bike binder, and visited about seven different shops eliminating bikes from my list. This one is my favorite. I cant believe how smooth it rides...
Hank loves beer. Lucky for me, theres an awesome new brewery in town. I baked Hanks parents a lemon cake for their birthdays. Those are blueberries, not olives. I highly recommend bl...
I havent been crafty lately, but heres some other stuff Ive been up to! I made Hank a sampler valentine six pack. He made me French toast, took me on a hot date, and sent me flowers to sch...
I sewed from two new patterns this weekend. The coin purse is an Amy Butler pattern. I purchased her bag pattern book from Joann with a 40% off coupon. This pattern was really easy to use. I ad...
I made another hexie pouch. I used one of my new keychain hardware sets from Joann. I like it. I think the next one Ill make an inch wider to fit my iphone in sideways.
I made my first linen clutch! I machine appliqued a hexie flower, too! I love the look of linen and am glad I took the leap to sew with it. I was always afraid of it because of washing, ironing, and ...
My first batch of zippers from Zipit. I cant wait to order more. I also want some of their cute zipper pulls. Here are my new cotton prints. They come from Golden Dor, Joann, Fabric.com, a...
Ive been English Paper Piecing! If you have read my blog for any amount of time, you know I go through obsessive phases of crafting. This week its hexagons. Im not quite sure what Ill do with them ye...
before the race, staying warm Around mile 10 going uphill to the finish line after! the reward/Gabbys birthday cupcakescelebratory pizza at Mamas (the best pizza in town)I c...
small yellowsmall blue medium pink/redlarge orange/blueI got scrappy this weekend! I set out to make a patchwork heart and ended up making bags instead. Im keeping the orange/blue one for ...
Half Moon Modern Tangerine fabric bundle by Moda E...
I made a couple of wristlets recently that I havent blogged about. My coworker/craft buddy/jazzercise crush is making some really adorable bags right now with linen. It makes me want to embelli...
I made an iPad case for my sister in law. I didnt follow a pattern. I just did some math (ha!) and made a simple zippered pouch. I am really bad at seam allowances. I always think I am giving myself ...
Cacharel WikstenMad ewell Madewell Wikst enI have some dress crushes. I like these because they are simple and I might be able to sew them one day. Its too cold to wear dresses at ...
Cloth napkins are one of my favorite things to make, not to mention easiest. They are a great housewarming gift or surprise sussie. I keep a stack on my dining room table for easy access. I also thro...
These are Danskos. I have tried on a different color at Whole Earth, but I think I like this color better.Above three images are from Wiksten. I have a clog/sock crush on her. She has such grea...
I had my heart set on tomato soup and grilled cheese. It wasnt meant to be I guess. :(
I love receiving kitchen gifts and handmade gifts most of all. I did pretty well this year!Hand stitched tea towel courtesy of my MomaCeramic fruit crate from AnthropologieI got this awesome elaborat...
Im on my third box of clementines for the season. I dipped some in dark chocolate! Theyre chilling in the fridge right now. I cant wait to try them!
Im trying out my new blogger app. Heres some yummy pumpkin bread that Hanks mom sent with us to Austin.
I made a quilt for TJ and Katy for Christmas! This is the gift I am most excited about giving. I used all scraps and quilted as I went (machine quilted squares and then joined them). I used a vintage...
When I try something new and it actually works, I get giddy and obsessive. I tried making my own bias tape (or binding) and am hooked! I have saved this great tutorial for almost a year and finally g...
I had so much fun making this nap mat for Jamison. He is starting pre-school in January. Apparently you will be a big loser if you dont roll up with a premium nap mat. Jamison can brag that his is ha...
I had a booth at the Deep Ellum Market on Saturday. It was a bust. I made a fraction of what I usually do. It was disappointing, but I had lots leftover to use as gifts or to keep for myself (g...
Ive been whipping up some Christmas gifts for people who shall remain nameless. These holiday napkins sets are going to two super special ladies. I have some other major gifts in the works for my fam...
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