One of Sadie's little friends just turned 4, and her mom told me she is into all things girly, including Barbie dolls...so I knew just what to make her for her gift. CLOTHES! (oh and we bought her a doll, too, Paleontologist Barbie, in case you were wondering) I used four of my tutorials: the cap sleeve top, basic easy dress, froufy skirt, and … [Read more...]
Curtsay Designs giveaway!
March 9, 2012 By 87 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** Hey everybody! Hope your week went well! Charlotte's getting her stitches out today, so hopefully all goes well with that. (eeek)But enough about that sure-to-be ickiness...hows about some adorableness instead? (yep, that's a word)(Oh, and check out this fun interview I did for Sew Delicious … [Read more...]
Super Sadie!
March 8, 2012 By 15 Comments
So after we went to the Superhero party last week Sadie has been having me tie blankets around her neck for capes-and since I'm always willing to sew something up for my girls, I whipped this cape up during nap time the other day! It's nothing ground-breaking, I'm sure you guys have seen these all over the place or have made a few yourself, but … [Read more...]
Superhero party treats and a free printable
March 7, 2012 By 16 Comments
My good friend Aimee was planning her son's (coincidentally, Sadie's future husband, or so she says) birthday party and I volunteered to make some superhero cookies and cupcakes, because if you know me at all, you know I love to bake...and a good theme! Her husband cut out that awesome skyline, and the POW sign from poster board. (plus a … [Read more...]
cinched fabric belt guest post
March 6, 2012 By 5 Comments
Hey guys! I'm so excited to be a part of Kojo Designs and Sewing in No Man's Land Sewing for Me! series. Isn't that such a great idea for a series? I know oftentimes I turn to sewing for my girls since it's easier, usually quicker, and uses less fabric. But let's not neglect ourselves, ladies. :) Bringing it home below! I've been … [Read more...]
the Madison dress
March 5, 2012 By 71 Comments
So I gotta share a bit of craziness we had last night with you guys real quick and then we'll get onto the sewing stuff! So last night the girls are literally on their way to their beds, and Charlotte fell (while getting "hugged" by Sadie...she gives enthusiastic hugs to her sister) into the corner of the wall and split her forehead open on the … [Read more...]
Canton Village Quilt Works fabric giveaway!
March 2, 2012 By 617 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed! See the winner below!*** Hey guys! I've got a fabulous fabric giveaway for you today, coming from my sponsor, Canton Village Quilt Works. Jackie is the force behind this lovely shop... and she has quite the resume! She's been a quilter for 18 years, long arm quilter for 12 years, in business for 12 years, had a … [Read more...]
wee little airplane quilt
March 1, 2012 By 27 Comments
Gasp, a boy project! I had so much fun making this little quilt for a friend's son. She requested airplane fabric, so I searched around and found this on Etsy. I just love the vintage vibe, and little labels for all the different airplanes! If we ever have a boy, I want to make him something out of this fabric. Hmm should have bought extra. ( It … [Read more...]
green
February 29, 2012 By 19 Comments
Maybe I am subconsciously getting ready for St. Patrick's Day, I don't know. I made a few necklaces last week and chose green beads for both. I'd rather have gotten another color of bead for the top one, but that was the best choice available at the time. Aren't the braided beads cute? I pinned this tutorial AGES ago and finally got the materials … [Read more...]
the Elinor top tutorial
February 28, 2012 By 21 Comments
Since we read Sense and Sensibility this month for book club, I decided to name this simple little top after one of the characters. The curved ruffle makes a really interesting shape, which I love. Here's how I made it! See below for the tutorial! You'll need: a tee to trace fabric (I used a yard for size 3T) matching thread hook and … [Read more...]