So this skirt is just your run of the mill elastic waistband skirt-but the fabric! Guys...you gotta take a closer look....it's made to look like a cross stitch pattern! Fabulous, right? I found this skirt at a thrift store, only it was a teeny bopper size with black elastic at the top...and quite scandalously short even for the shortest of teeny … [Read more...]
fitted oilcloth tablecover tutorial
July 13, 2012 By 37 Comments
So I have this table. Isn't it awesome? Kid sized, and big enough for sisters or friends to share. My dad made it for my younger siblings a long time ago, and recently I "borrowed" it for a party and "forgot" to return it. Just kidding, my dad said I should just keep it at our house after the party and I just kept nodding and smiling, knowing the … [Read more...]
hot air balloon baby mobile
July 9, 2012 By 43 Comments
I've always loved hot air balloons. I've never rode in one, and probably never will (I'm skeered of heights) but they are just so darn adorable. I love the ones with different colored panels...it's the quilter in me I guess! I drew my inspiration from a few I found on Etsy and had to make my own for the new nursery decor. Maybe it will be hot air … [Read more...]
I’m a Sewlebrity?
July 5, 2012 By 9 Comments
I'm so honored and excited to be a part of Rachel's Sewlebrity series over on Family Ever After! I sewed up this color block tee for the Sadester, who almost immediately smeared pink sidewalk chalk dust on the white part. At least I got pics, right? That's what counts in bloggy land. ;) Hop over to her blog to check out the tutorial! Go leave some … [Read more...]
what’s a nightgown?
July 2, 2012 By 17 Comments
So I made this dress (using my Katy dress tutorial), and all the while in my head kept thinking..."this fabric is a bit see through....well we will see what it looks like on her I guess...it can't be that bad!" haha...yep it was. I informed Sadie that it would be a nightgown instead of a play dress.Clueless look from Sadie.Me: Errrr, I mean a dress … [Read more...]
the Posy dress for Ribbon Retreat
June 27, 2012 By 17 Comments
I am so excited to be over on the Ribbon Retreat blog again with another dress tutorial for you guys! What can I say, I'm a sucker for cute dresses, and my girls always seem to be growing up and out of them. ;) Oh, darn, right? So I created this whimsical sundress for summertime-and it'd be great layered with a long sleeve shirt in winter time as … [Read more...]
fleece horseshoe tutorial
June 25, 2012 By 17 Comments
Have a hankering to play some horseshoes that won't put anyone's eye out? I found this idea here, and recreated it from the photo-with my dad and Rory's help. I admit I actually don't know the rules of horseshoes-but I know you're supposed to throw them towards the pole, right? My sis beat me good when we had a preliminary warm up game before the … [Read more...]
Melly Sews guest post!
June 18, 2012 By 7 Comments
Hey guys! I'm so excited to participate in Melly Sews' Sundress series! It's really perfect timing with summer upon us....and Sadie is always asking for new dresses! She loves purple lately, so I was happy to oblige with this breezy cotton number. It's really very simple, but the crocheted trim gives it some interest.Head over for more pics and … [Read more...]
Cottage Mama Ruby Dress pattern review and giveaway!
June 15, 2012 By 181 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** My good pal Lindsay over at The Cottage Home has just come out with a new batch of gorgeous sewing patterns! When she asked me to be a part of her sewing tour, of course I said yes! Then I had to choose. :} The ruffles had me at hello on the Ruby Ruffle dress, even though just the name … [Read more...]
KCWC-lime green trees
June 12, 2012 By 20 Comments
I'm up to my eyeballs in party prep for Miss C's cowgirl party this weekend-cannot wait for this party to come together!Oh boy-this is such a tardy post! I made this for Kids Clothes Week back in April! Somehow forgot to post it, so here it is! Made this just like the other top, and the skirt is just a half yard of fabric with a simple elastic … [Read more...]