Sometimes it's nice to just sew something easy, with no thought involved. (well, minimal)Like a skirt-this literally about 20 minutes start to finish.I had this scrap of Nicey Jane from Anna begging to be made into a skirt-it was the perfect size, no cutting required. Awesome. Added some vintage trim along the bottom gifted to me by my … [Read more...]
scallop shirt on Project Run and Play
February 15, 2011 By 23 Comments
Hey guys-head over to Project Run and Play to see the tutorial for what I call the Scallop Shirt. (my thought process on this name was very short, lol) Anyways, it's simple and sweet, just my style. (luckily Sadie's too, for now at least!) Can't wait to see the designers stuff this week! Should be awesome! Click below for more … [Read more...]
a thrifting I will go…and other things.
February 14, 2011 By 15 Comments
I was trying (very last minute) to think of a Valentine-sy post to put up-but....well couldn't think of anything....and I love thrifting, so this is what ya get today! I have to say thanks again to my sister Julia for baby sitting while I ran to the store-you just can't miss those 50% off sales-and MUST go right when they open, which unfortunately … [Read more...]
CSN stores rocks my socks.
February 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
I'm so excited to be teaming up with CSN stores again for a product review. I'm sure you've heard of this awesome site-they have soo much stuff all in one place! From swing sets for kids, to, um....pretty much anything you could think of. This swing set is pretty awesome! Swing mansion is more like it.I really like this lighting fixture for our … [Read more...]
valentine’s day play date
February 11, 2011 By 31 Comments
I hosted a Valentine's Day play date and exchange today for Sadie and Charlotte's little friends (and mommies)-and it was so much fun! I didn't do too much decorating, but I did do these Conversation heart word garlands-which I LOVE. I cut them out of card stock on my Silhouette and taped them to some thread. Hung them up by winding the … [Read more...]
Stitchin’ Stash fat quarter bundle giveaway!
February 11, 2011 By 178 Comments
******* This giveaway is now closed.******* Aaaand....... I'm here today with another giveaway for ya! yahoo! This time my awesome sponsor, Stitchin' Stash, is giving away this fat quarter bundle! The fabric is Mingle by Monaluna for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Colorstory: Lavender Four fat quarters, equaling 1 yard total. Post Edit: Oops! … [Read more...]
silhouette stuff and a gift
February 10, 2011 By 15 Comments
Saw this awesome Silhouette dust cover tutorial the other day and made it lickety split. She's not kidding when she says it takes 15 minutes! I bought the hedgehog fabric not knowing what I'd do with it but I thought it was so cute!Bonus: now I get to see it every day! I stitched a little felt heart on as well. aww...Speaking of my Silhouette, I … [Read more...]
I "dig" you valentines
February 9, 2011 By 12 Comments
Red shovels+candy+ tag that says "I dig you!"=super cute valentines! I saw this idea somewhere last year and tucked it away in ye o'l brain of mine to do "someday", and was reminded this year, by this lovely lady! She was also kind enough to plug my kiddos names into her own printable and send it to me! What a nice gal-I just love blogland, for … [Read more...]
Rachel wrap round up!
February 8, 2011 By 14 Comments
You guys are super sewers! I love doing these sew alongs-it seems like you guys enjoy them so I'll definitely try and continue them. Enough about me, let's turn the spotlight on you! In no particular order, here are your Rachel wraps! (click on any pic or link to take you to the flickr page) Love the pink fabric and crisp white edge on … [Read more...]
parisville dress
February 7, 2011 By 21 Comments
I had this dress stewing in my head the other day and it wouldn't stop bugging me til I made it. So....here it is! It has little ruffles on the sleeve, and a ruffled panel down the middle of the front-love how that turned out! It's even fully lined-très chic! And yes, that's the extent of my French. Though, I would love to learn French, as a hobby. … [Read more...]