I haven’t been doing much sewing around here. Β Between Christmas, Birthdays and Health, let’s just say that getting to the sewing machine has been lower on the priority list than normal. Β However, I did have a LOVELY sewing day my friend Emily who was in town to visit her parents for Christmas. We had been …
Did you miss me?! Β I was away in the beautiful Caribbean for a much needed vacation. Β Our first vacation since this little gal joined our life. Β It’s been FAR too long. I did break out our matching dresses as promised for the cruise one night. Β We even matched with white shoes. Β Oh she was extra …
Hey all, I’m still working on putting together my thoughts on what to call this upcoming sew along for princess dresses. Β But while I get my act together I thought I would let you know that I noticed that Joanns is currently having a sale with Simplicity patterns for $1. Β I think it might go …
So it’s no secret that in my house I’m raising a girly girl who takes after her mama in her love of all things pretty and sparkly. Β At 3, she’s just hit prime dress up phase and I’m enjoying her delight in that. Β But I’m not going to lie…sometimes I just want a dress up …
You may remember that a while back I was complaining about not owning a serger. Β I started sewing as a child with clothing and I’ve wanted a serger ever since! Β It only took about 25 years, but I did finally get a serger. I knew I wanted something basic, fairly friendly to use and inexpensive. …
Okay, every since I posted about the idea of project UFO, a little group that helps motivate each other to finish those projects we have laying around, I’ve been on a roll. I’ve been soooo good about not starting new projects and it is HARD! I’ve been forcing myself to finish up the projects that …
I was oh so lucky a few weeks ago to receive a message from fabric designer Laurie Wisbrun (of Tufted Tweets fame!) asking me if I would like a chance to work with her newest line Brrr! Twist my arm….I GUESS I could do something. π Uhm. Yeah. I jumped at the chance. It was …
One of the things that I really wanted to finish for Caitlyn for her birthday and then for Christmas was a pair of pajamas. I gave up the dream when I realized that it wouldn’t really matter when I finished them and I needed the sleep more. But like all of my projects, I am …
