Hey Howdy Hey....channeling Woody the cowboy today I guess. I don't know why I say these things sometimes. Moving on....so I had a bunch of random scraps of fabric leftover from the quilt and other projects, so I decided to make a fun scalloped garland to swankify a wall in the new nursery. Yes, that's a word... I am so close to being done … [Read more...]
baby’s first dress
August 17, 2012 By 22 Comments
I really wanted to sew something the other day-nothing too complicated or mind boggling (my mind is boggled enough with being 6 months pregnant), so I pulled out this mint fabric from my sponsor The Ribbon Retreat and some eyelet trim my sister in law gave me, and whipped up a little Charlotte dress for the new baby! Only I didn't cut the back out … [Read more...]
baby gifts are adorable, no? plus a mini tutorial!
August 13, 2012 By 80 Comments
A good friend of mine had a darling baby girl a few months back, and I totally forgot to share what I made her! Just some simple gifts-appliqued onesies, a blanket, and a onesie/skirt combo. I used some new dies for my Go Baby cutter, and they were perfect for this type of project. Easy and quick...the bread and butter of us crafters, … [Read more...]
the seaweed is always greener…
August 9, 2012 By 47 Comments
So first off...thank you SO much for your sweet words on Tuesday's post. I appreciate them so much! And look-I sewed something! Ok it's not ground breaking...just a little outfit for Sadie's under the sea party this weekend! (she's really excited about turning four can you tell!?) I sewed up a quick elastic waisted skirt and added a ruffled tube … [Read more...]
ruffled crib skirt
August 6, 2012 By 19 Comments
I just love how the ruffled crib skirt came out for the new nursery! It took some time, of course...all that ruffling doesn't happen instantly...(unfortunately)...but I just watched some Netflix and it wasn't too painful. I used about 3 yards of fabric for the ruffles. (from the Mod Basics organic line from my sponsor Fabricworm!) I basically … [Read more...]
little striped top
July 31, 2012 By 18 Comments
I had the hankering for a quick sewing project the other day so I pulled out some knits and made this little top for Sadie. I'm thinking that I should sew for Charlotte more, though...Sadie is such a stinker when it comes to photo shoots nowadays! Although once she gets down to business she always pulls through. (she usually needs the promise of a … [Read more...]
Skirting the Issue guest post
July 27, 2012 By 7 Comments
Hey guys! I'm so excited to be posting today over on Simple Simon & Co. for their series, Skirting the Issue-and what a great cause to be blogging for! (they're encouraging donations of skirts for foster care girls!) Let's give it up for Elizabeth and Liz for organizing this whole thing! (cue applause) I hope you can participate! At least hop … [Read more...]
nursery progress
July 26, 2012 By 14 Comments
I've been having SO much fun redoing the nursery for this newest little one! You might have seen my fabric choices here, and here's a few more sneak peeks at the progress! I am juggling like a bajillion projects right now and I LOVE it! Nothing better than getting creative and crafty...I live for it. :D Here's a little peek at the wall above her … [Read more...]
herringbone baby quilt
July 24, 2012 By 61 Comments
Tada! I present to you: the baby's new quilt. With some help from my Facebook peeps I decided on a herringbone quilt design, and I love how it turned out! I saw the idea here, and there is a pattern for it, but as usual, I thoroughly winged it. I have only followed a quilt pattern....er pretty much never...I'm a rebel what can I say? (the lamest … [Read more...]
Up Up and Away! Mobile tutorial and pattern!
July 18, 2012 By 96 Comments
I'm out of anything witty to say today, so here's the tutorial! So first let me show you how I put together this simple wooden mobile hanger. See below for the rest! You'll need: One 2" wooden block 3/8" dowel cut to 9" length...of course you can go longer or shorter if you prefer! 2 of those circle things that screw into wood. (I know, … [Read more...]