It's been a little while since my last thrifting post...though not my last thrifting run. I go at least once (sometimes twice) a week now...gotta LOVE Grandma "school". (quality Grandma time provided by my mom and Grandma....on separate afternoons...every week...yah go ahead and be jealous, I would be, it's awesome.) I've been OBsessed with … [Read more...]
circle quilt square tutorial
September 26, 2011 By 57 Comments
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...]
cupcakes galore!
September 25, 2011 By 15 Comments
This weekend I made 70 cupcakes for a wedding open house for a longtime gal pal (like since kindergarten-ish). Her new hubby has a fondness for red velvet and she likes lemon, so the flavors were easy to decide on! I practiced beforehand (everyone I knew who sampled them was so bummed they had to help eat cupcakes for scientific reasons...) Lemon … [Read more...]
Modern Fabric Studio giveaway and discount code!
September 23, 2011 By 147 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** Hey all! It's been a few weeks since the last giveaway-are you ready for an awesome one? It involves fabric..... got your attention now, huh? ;) Modern Fabric Studio is one of my newest sponsors, and they have a growing selection of gorgeous designer fabrics, and also adorable patterns. … [Read more...]
one of a kind artwork
September 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
Recently my good friend Katie's husband did some portraits of the girls for me. Yeah he just whipped them up, no biggie. lol.What talent! I sent him the pictures, and within a few days I had a picture of the finished product in my in-box. They both turned out gorgeous! I love the solid colored background, it adds a modern and clean touch. I of … [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...]
Libby top sew-along Part 2: bib and buttons
September 20, 2011 By 8 Comments
Ok! Time for part 2-the bib and button closure. First lay out your bodice and bib pieces so that they're lined up correctly and trim off any little pieces that might have been wobblingly cut. (that's not a word.) Then take your two bib pieces and sew them right sides together (RST) along the two sides. Flip right side out and press … [Read more...]
Libby top sew-along Part 1: pattern and pieces
September 19, 2011 By 9 Comments
Ok, today is just going to be making the pattern and cutting out pieces. I promise, it's not too hard. First trace around a folded in half tee that fits your child. Make sure to add seam allowances, and that the neckline is high. (this is the back piece) Then draw a line across where you'd like the bib to be. Then trace those two pieces separately, … [Read more...]
has YOUR craftiness not been optional?
September 16, 2011 By 11 Comments
Or, in other words, what have you guys been up to? I absolutely LOVE seeing new projects pop up in the flickr group, so keep them coming! Or not.... they just totally validate all the hours spent on my blog....no pressure though.... ;-D Here are some projects that have caught my eye lately! link to project This adorable pretty easy sundress. … [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...]