***this giveaway is now closed. See the winners below!*** So you know Lindsay, right? From The Cottage Home? Well, if you don't, she is an uber talented mama, in all aspects, but especially in sewing! She also has two little girls....sound familiar? (plus one adorable baby boy) She is also a super sweet friend and blogger. I'm so, so glad she asked … [Read more...]
ruffly knit peasant top-mini (ok, micro) tutorial
November 7, 2011 By 25 Comments
Brrr...it's been getting chilly this week. We turned the heater on and I've been merrily wearing sweaters and boots (finally). I've also realized Charlotte doesn't have any long sleeved shirts! So I made a quick peasant top out of some cute striped knit. (which my cousin in law Courtenay gave me last May when I visited Utah. She scored it at a … [Read more...]
the katy dress tutorial
November 1, 2011 By 59 Comments
I feel a little like I've lost my focus lately on the blog...like I need to churn out tons of kiddo clothes to be a good blogger. Not entirely true, but still, kids clothes are my favorite thing to make, and I felt like I was getting out of that habit. (plus, the kids REALLY need some fall/winter stuff) So I set a goal yesterday to make something … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from a bunch of geeks!
October 30, 2011 By 34 Comments
Star Wars geeks, that is. Well, our family costume theme started when a friend lent me an Ewok costume, then it all kind of came together in the last week. Sadie LOVED being Princess Leia, and everyone seemed to recognize her easily, which she liked. We had our church trunk or treat (handing out candy from the back of cars in the parking lot, safe … [Read more...]
Princess Leia costume+belt tutorial
October 28, 2011 By 64 Comments
We (and my "we" I mean Sadie) have been all over the place when it comes to deciding on a costume! First it was a butterfly, then pirates...which I just couldn't get excited about. Last week a friend loaned me an Ewok costume for Charlotte, and with A LOT of convincing, we got Sadie on board with being Princess Leia. I think the Princess part of … [Read more...]
Sadie’s new (future) coat
October 26, 2011 By 28 Comments
I made a coat for Sadie yesterday. (she doesn't look too happy about it, huh?...you'll see)It was muy, muy grande.I cut out the 3T/4T size, and I guess my petite gal is not quite there yet. Look at her though....she's so forlorn, mourning her coat-she-cannot-wear-yet. However there are some silver linings.1. It will fit next year....(hopefully)2. I … [Read more...]
only-the-essentials felt wallet
October 24, 2011 By 17 Comments
So whenever we go to Disneyland, I hate bringing my wallet into the park. It's big, cumbersome, and I don't need half the stuff in it. (really, just my annual pass card or ticket, ID, debit card, and some cash.)I also hate grabbing my bag whenever we go on rides because I'm afraid someone will take my wallet if I leave it in our stroller. I do it, … [Read more...]
baby shower gifts
October 19, 2011 By 31 Comments
So you saw the shower I co-hosted for my pal Aimee, right? So....I kind of went a little handmade crazy for her present. I couldn't help it! Baby girl stuff is just too much fun to make. My favorite part of her gift was this little quilt I made for baby Penny. It's not pieced, obviously, just two yards of fabric layered with batting and quilted, … [Read more...]
KCWC-Sadie’s Abbey jacket
October 15, 2011 By 34 Comments
My semi-last minute contribution to KCWC was this Abbey jacket for Sadie. Adorbs, right? I made it with this pattern, which was great! I used charcoal grey fleece from Joanns (hope it doesn't pill too much), and a napkin for the lining. Yes, a napkin. A girl's gotta get fabric wherever she can!I got it in Utah in May, since it was such a cute print … [Read more...]
See Kate Sew pattern giveaway!
October 14, 2011 By 203 Comments
****This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!**** Meet Miss Daisy, our newest softie resident! She likes to eat our house plants and nibble on the girls, but she's no carnivore, so we don't worry about that. ;) I made her with Kate's new Rawr Dino pattern-isn't it adorable? Also, one of the quickest and easiest softies I've … [Read more...]