One of Sadie's little girl friends had her birthday party today! Sadie had a blast-it was a Cookie Monster theme and so fun! We picked out a fun puzzle for her at the store, but I also couldn't help making her a little dress-it was really easy and sewed up pretty quick! I only used 1/2 yard of fabric for the skirt, sewed it into a tube, then cut … [Read more...]
gift(s) for sister
January 3, 2011 By 9 Comments
My family started drawing names for gifts last year, and on top of a big gift, we decided to have a few different categories to also draw names for.Inexpensive gift, gag gift (always a fun one!), media, and handmade gift.I was so excited to draw my little sister Julia's name for the handmade gift this year. I mean, sorry boys...but girls are a … [Read more...]
more gathered clutches and a pincushion
December 28, 2010 By 9 Comments
Well, I told you I ordered more zippers (from my awesome sponsor Zip it!)....what was I supposed to do? Let them gather dust!?Appalling! ;)So I whipped up a few more gathered clutches, one for my sister in law-to be, and one for my sister. I love coming up with fabric combos-so this may end up being my go-to gift for gal pals. I lined them in the … [Read more...]
apron+food=fun
December 21, 2010 By 9 Comments
Sadie's little friend Rayne (coincidentally my BF's daughter), is getting a kitchen from Santa this Christmas. but SHHHHHH don't tell!So I knew I had to make her something for that. I made this cute apron using my own tutorial. (which is a quick sew, if you still need something for your little chef for Christmas!)Don't you loove the fabric? It's … [Read more...]
felt ornaments
December 17, 2010 By 11 Comments
I went a little crazy making some fun felt ornaments this year. I used this free pattern and tutorial-and they were so fun to embellish! Besides the smelly fabric glue headache, of course. I used a wool felt blend-I get mine here. I added some cool trims and such I had lying around. In hindsight, I probably should have stuffed them a bit more...but … [Read more...]
guest post-kojo designs
November 8, 2010 By 5 Comments
Check out my freezer paper project today over on Kojo Designs' Gifts for Guys series! There's sure to be tons of fun projects for the guys in your life. Can't wait for some inspiration! Happy (manly) crafting! I love to sew! Lots and lots of cute girly things for my two daughters. I just don't make much for the guys. It's kind of tricky … [Read more...]
Far, Far Away week-felt crown tutorial
November 3, 2010 By 13 Comments
Sadie loves dress up lately. Like, won't wear anything else-loves. So I thought I'd add a(nother) crown to her dress up stash. Also, this so handily fits in with the Far, Far Away theme of this week on Punkin Patterns that I was asked to guest post for! ;) It's simple and oh so easy to embellish! Join in the crown-making fun, won't … [Read more...]
guest post-framed fabric silhouette
November 2, 2010 By 13 Comments
Check out my quick and easy gift idea over on Creation Corner's Handmade Christmas series today! I'm sure there are going to be some AWEsome ideas for handmade gifts. I can't wait to get some ideas! :D Re-posted below: You'll need: heat n bond fabric scraps scissors pencil for tracing picture to trace fabric or hot glue frame (not … [Read more...]
child’s gathered apron tutorial
September 24, 2010 By 31 Comments
Today I'm excited to be a part of Sew Chic and Unique's "Inspire to Create" series! There have been some fantastic projects so far-be sure to go and check them out! I chose to make a cute little apron for the Sadester. To match her tablecloth and oven mitts of course! Sadie just loves playing with her play kitchen-and also in the real … [Read more...]
wee little dolly
May 3, 2010 By 8 Comments
I made this sweet little Black Apple Doll for Sadie's friend Payton's second birthday this week. Her dress fabric is fitting for the name of the doll pattern, huh? ;)It's been awhile since I made one, they're so fun and pretty easy. I'll have to add another one of these to the list for baby #2! … [Read more...]