(wow I do a good bucktooth impression) I got a slew of Simplicity patterns at the latest Joann sale ($2 each!), so I've been working my way through them. So expect some more tops and pattern reviews. This is Simplicity 2593, view D. The fabric is Anna Maria Horner Little Folks Voile Four Square Sea. Her voile is a dream to work with, albeit a … [Read more...]
duffel bags for the girls
July 11, 2011 By 24 Comments
So, Rory and I are planning a short getaway later this summer, just the two of us. I am so excited I may scream. The thought of uninterrupted sleep, meals, and time to shop spend with my hubby, brings a grin to my face. My awesome mother in law will be taking the kiddos while we make a break for it enjoy ourselves. Of course, kids always need … [Read more...]
Funky Little owl bag pattern review and giveaway
June 29, 2011 By 187 Comments
****this giveaway is now closed, scroll down to see the winner!***** I know what you're thinking. But no, you cannot have either of these bags. Sadie would have a conniption. She adores her owl bag. Can you blame her? Look at those adorable goo-goo eyes. Sadie's is the one on the right, the other bag was for her little friend's birthday present. … [Read more...]
Violette Field Threads pattern review and giveaway
June 17, 2011 By 184 Comments
****This giveaway is now closed****I just adore how this skirt turned out. So does Sadie, luckily. (she'll wear anything for some candy though...did I tell you I ran out of Pez the other day? and by other day I mean month. We're running on white chocolate chips. Nasty things, but Sadie likes em.) The little button-on apron is adorable. It's … [Read more...]
Mama Stellato pattern review and sale!
June 16, 2011 By 27 Comments
Ok, cute baby alert. May cause excessive nom nomming of cheekies. (well, just for me actually, you can't have her cheekies) This sweet little dress doesn't hurt, eh? I whipped it up the other day...(I say that so nonchalantly but it really was that easy!)...using my sponsor Mama Stellato's Gracie Dress pattern. It was an easy pattern to follow-a … [Read more...]
Lily Bird pattern review and giveaway!
April 29, 2011 By 109 Comments
*********This giveaway is now closed.********* I'm back with another pattern review from Lily Bird patterns-her cuffed shorts this time! Aren't they adorable? So here's my review! I did enjoy the challenge of these shorts-but they were easier than I thought they'd be! I did have a little problem with the … [Read more...]
a new robot pal and giveaway!
March 18, 2011 By 98 Comments
Hello everyone!Meet Mommy the Robot. (that's what Sadie named her....she seems to think I am a robot...lol) Isn't she cute? So stylin' with her cute mary janes and coordinating limbs. Say, would you like to be able to make a robot just like her? Cause you're in luck. ;) Chris from Pickup Some Creativity created the pattern that I used for … [Read more...]
So Tei Tei pattern review and giveaway!
February 25, 2011 By 154 Comments
*******giveaway is now closed******** I'm here today with a pattern review for this cute shirt, and a giveaway! (more on that later) I chose to review the Summer Blouse for Girls pattern from So Tei Tei. (one of my awesome sponsors) I made it with Weekends fabric by Erin McMorris, Hopscotch in Butter. Love the oranges, yellows, and pinks in … [Read more...]