I know they're not the neatest braids (I'd like to see someone else do better with Ms. Squirmy), but they're BRAIDS! I love them. … [Read more...]
slipcover madness
March 2, 2010 By 8 Comments
We bought this little bean bag chair on sale a little while ago (at the always money sucking Target), and while the pink was ok, I really didn't like how bright it was. You can't tell in this picture, believe me it was BRIGHT in certain lights.Fast forward a few weeks. I had sewn up some curtains for Sadie's new room, from some Meadowsweet fabric, … [Read more...]
dah do?
March 1, 2010 By 8 Comments
dah do? That's what Sadie calls coloring. aww. I made one of these little notebook cases for my sister Julia's birthday last year, and since Sadie has been commandeering it every week during church, I FINALLY made her one of her own. I've had it cut out and ready to be sewn together for an embarrassing amount of time. (like, since last November) … [Read more...]
luurve.
February 28, 2010 By 6 Comments
My new baby came on a fed ex truck yesterday. No, not the one in my belly...my new Kitchen Aid! Yep, I finally decided...it came down to a few factors, and the Kitchen Aid won. (all you Bosch lovers, don't ditch my blog, please! hehe)I made some breadsticks last night cause Rory was so anxious for me to try it. He kept hovering and even washed … [Read more...]
currently…
February 26, 2010 By 5 Comments
....has 18 empty gift wrapped boxes in the craft room...decorations for a church party next week....is watching the sky finally give up and start sprinkling....is hoping sadie feels like her normal self soon. allergies? cold? dunno what it is but she's soo touchy and irritable lately....which is making for a hard week. I've only felt like crying … [Read more...]
easy carrot recipe
February 25, 2010 By 17 Comments
Easy Carrot RecipeIngredients:orange and green feltmatching threadpoly filsewing machine (or a hand sewing needle)Directions:cut orange and green felt into carrot and carrot top shapes. (sorry about the green felt color on this one...not too appetizing, eh?)sew around carrot top with green thread.sew around orange pieces with orange … [Read more...]
this is what you call "hardcore"
February 25, 2010 By 4 Comments
just punched a hole through my finger with my sewing machine needle. not through the nail, but still through my flesh....youch!now i'll always remember that dumb bib i was making.you like my scrap flannel bandage? lol.(so i have some kind of street cred amongst sewers, now, right?) … [Read more...]
doll bed+bedding=:D
February 23, 2010 By 18 Comments
Please, enjoy the cuteness. I know I have. We got this doll bed at Ikea the other day, and of course the bedding that came with just would. not. do. Not for this obsessive sewer. So I made this little quilt/pillow set to match Sadie's room. (I said, obsessive) That little pillow is my favorite! Makes me wish I could shrink down to try it … [Read more...]
variation on a theme
February 22, 2010 By 3 Comments
introducing... ...the alphabet i spy bag! I sure hope this hasn't been thought of by someone else already...if it has, don't tell me cause I thought I was soo clever thinking of this.har har.just take some scrapbook letters, plastic pellets, the i spy bag tutorial, and wha-la! instant fun for kiddos learning their letters. … [Read more...]
awww
February 22, 2010 By 7 Comments
Michael Buble - Just Haven't Met You Yeti heart this song...and the video makes me smile.a big giddy smile :Ddon't youwish we could all break into song and dancelike this once in awhile? … [Read more...]