I know the holidays are still months away, but I couldn't help getting started on my big project this year-a Christmas quilt! You may have seen some of the fabric I got for it here, and I also added in some other prints from my stash, Etsy, and Joann's. (stash-red polka dots, Joann's red snowflakes, etsy-reindeers) I decided to go for a circle … [Read more...]
Libby top sew-along Part 3: sleeves and finishing up
September 21, 2011 By 7 Comments
Last part of the tutorial! yay! You're almost done. First take some bias tape that you hopefully made yesterday, and pin it around the raw edge of the back neckline. Top stitch along the edge carefully, catching both sides in the stitch. Then pin the front bodice shoulders and back shoulder seams RST and sew them together. Finish seam with … [Read more...]
wee little violin bag
September 15, 2011 By 13 Comments
I made Sadie a little bag for her "violin" the other day. She's starting with some "lessons" with my mom this week, and she's so excited! (My sibs and I all played the violin-Suzuki method-at one point in our "youth"*)*enough quotations, I know! I am such a nerd. No tutorial for this one, because I doubt anyone else has need for a fake violin bag. … [Read more...]
the Libby top
September 14, 2011 By 31 Comments
So. Wanna hear about how I named this top? In my head, I started calling it the Bibby top, since it kind of has a bib shape on it. Then of course I rhymed it with Libby. So it's the Bibby Libby top. Or just the Libby top, since I should probably try to maintain some sense of normalcy and sanity around here. (BWAH!) And yes, I know that the bottom … [Read more...]
wet bag tutorial
September 13, 2011 By 25 Comments
Kind of a weird-sounding name for a bag, huh? Makes me think it should hold water or something. Anyways, these handy little bags are great for diaper bags...(for wet undies that we deal with on the go sometimes) ...also swim bags, or anywhere you need a bag to hold something wet. It's pretty basic. See below for the full tutorial! You … [Read more...]
zippered pillow cover tutorial
September 7, 2011 By 29 Comments
So....my living room had been in serious need of some color. It's been teal, tan, and brown for awhile...with some green accents...but I've been wanting to shake it up with some more colors. I'm pretty sure no one has been hurt by having too many colors in a pillow. Then again....who knows?well anyways. I found this perfect fabric-Summer Totem Tart … [Read more...]
my new bag
September 6, 2011 By 22 Comments
My good friend Anna came out with another fabulous bag pattern- the Go Anywhere Bag!I'm sure you guys have seen the other amazing versions she and her pattern testers have made. I had to make one for myself, of course. I LOVE Anna's patterns, and this one looked big enough, for me, to get the job done. (I'm somewhat of a Boy Scout when it comes to … [Read more...]
the Penny dress
September 5, 2011 By 63 Comments
Have you seen the movie Secretariat? I watched it the other week, and it was pretty good. Especially the last race! (I may or may not have been bouncing in my seat, cheering him on!) I love me a good horse flick, so I thoroughly enjoyed it. (used to be somewhat obsessed with horses and horse racing when I was younger...and by younger I mean....last … [Read more...]
Guest post for Project Run and Play
September 3, 2011 By 28 Comments
Check out my guest tutorial today over on Project Run and Play! It's the start of Cycle 2, and the first week's theme is Back to School! There are some really adorable outfits over there. Make sure to go vote for your favorite! I was lucky enough to participate in the last round (well, for one week only, lol), and am so excited to do this guest … [Read more...]
another Simplicity 3835
August 30, 2011 By 17 Comments
I loved my first go at this pattern, so of course I knew another top would be in my near future! And once I saw this awesome fabric, I had to get some to use for it. It's Just Dandy Blue Jay Floral Crosshatch-by Robert Kauffman, and I got it from my fabulous sponsor, Ribbon Retreat. Seriously, love this fabric. I left off the tie this time, … [Read more...]