Hey all! My dress doesn't compare much with the competition's which are FAB! (I'm not even joking or trying to get compliments, that's the truth!) Vote here for your fav outfit on Project Run and Play here:http://projectrunandplay.blogspot.com/PLLLLLEAAAAASSSSEEEEE!!!??? Thanks, all! p.s. We went through like, three photo shoots, so here is a … [Read more...]
fabric weights get a makeover.
January 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
Remember the weights I just made? Well, Sacha from Piccoli Piselli left a link in the comments to her blog where she wrapped her weights in ribbon. They are gorgeous and I immediately said to myself,"Why didn't I think of that? I'm going to do that right away!" So here you are! Much cuter huh? I love her use of washers as well! I'm going to have to … [Read more...]
next sew along?
January 12, 2011 By 33 Comments
I made this cute mini wraparound shirt yesterday (patterned after this one I made) and thought about making it the next sew-along! Since the Sadie shirt was so popular, I've been wanting to do another. :)What do you all think? yay? nay? yesiree doo bob? (uh...hah hah) It boasts some cute pleated sleeves... and bias tape ties on the sides! I … [Read more...]
travel felt mat
January 11, 2011 By 16 Comments
I spied this cute little tutorial for a travel felt play mat the other night while poking around blogland, and decided to make it right then and there. Don't you love projects like that? Easy, not needing too many supplies? That are fun and useful too? I haven't made too many shapes yet-but I will! I'm thinking about doing seasonal shapes and … [Read more...]
grey polkie dots
January 10, 2011 By 28 Comments
Yes, polkie dots. For some reason that's what I call them in my head sometimes. Don't ask why...you don't want to try and get inside my head. Especially these days...okaay...anyways...I have a new dress to show ya! It's been awhile huh? I have some excuses reasons:1. I didn't want to make something, and then later realize it would be perfect for a … [Read more...]
homemade fabric weights
January 5, 2011 By 14 Comments
I made these weights for cutting out patterns the other day. I say "made" loosely. Took me about 2 minutes. Here's how: Buy 8 BIG nut thingys from the hardware store, and tape two together with tape (I used Gorilla glue tape) and tada! Easy and cheap weights to hold your patterns down-no more pinning! These work best when used with a … [Read more...]
ultimate pincushion
January 4, 2011 By 19 Comments
I'm on a pincushion roll, apparently. My old pincushion was in need of an update, and I loved the thread bag, spots for scissors, etc., and strip of wool felt for needles that this tutorial had. I used some leftover scraps from my stockings, and some scraps that my awesome pal Anna sent me for my birthday. (I can't wait to use the rest of them! She … [Read more...]
gift(s) for sister
January 3, 2011 By 9 Comments
My family started drawing names for gifts last year, and on top of a big gift, we decided to have a few different categories to also draw names for.Inexpensive gift, gag gift (always a fun one!), media, and handmade gift.I was so excited to draw my little sister Julia's name for the handmade gift this year. I mean, sorry boys...but girls are a … [Read more...]
more gathered clutches and a pincushion
December 28, 2010 By 9 Comments
Well, I told you I ordered more zippers (from my awesome sponsor Zip it!)....what was I supposed to do? Let them gather dust!?Appalling! ;)So I whipped up a few more gathered clutches, one for my sister in law-to be, and one for my sister. I love coming up with fabric combos-so this may end up being my go-to gift for gal pals. I lined them in the … [Read more...]
meat and potatoes tutorial
December 22, 2010 By 17 Comments
Winner winner chicken dinner! Here's how I made this cute felt chicken dinner.Click below for more! you'll need: tan felt dark brown felt white felt poly fil or felt scraps chicken and potato pattern matching thread, sewing stuff. Print out your pattern and cut the pieces. Line up each bone piece with each meat piece like so, and sew … [Read more...]