I had this idea for a little garden to sit on our table. It easy to make and the kids got involved too. They love playing with it and it makes a great centerpiece for the table. On Easter morning there will be colorful eggs sitting in there. For this little garden, I picked up […] Read more…
Month: March 2012
Easy-Peasy Skirts with Pockets
It’s hard not to get excited about the unseasonably warm weather we’re having. One of my favorite things to make during spring is skirts. So here’s another variation on the Easy-Peasy Skirts — one with pockets! Every skirt should have pockets. They are so useful and practical. This skirt has nice deep pockets. The fabrics […] Read more…
I think I can . . . I think I can . . .
In a recent order from Amazon, I added a little something for me — a 1/4″ foot. If you don’t know what that is here’s a picture of it: Since joining the Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild, I’ve really started quilting more. Mind you not everything is completely finished (lots of tops), but I’m getting there. […] Read more…
Lovely Lil Bunny . . . THE PATTERN!!
It’s finally here! My very first pattern. Meet the Lovely Lil Bunny. These little bunnies are very quick to make (in an hour or less). They require only one fat quarter of fabric and a small bit of fleece. They have a sweet embroidered face to make it the perfect friend for children of all […] Read more…
Replacing a Broken ZIpper
We’ve all had a zipper break on us — whether in a coat or a bag, a broken zipper makes a perfectly good piece of clothing (or backpack) unusable. Did you know that replacing a zipper is quite simple? It is. Really. Here’s how you do it! I made this backpack for Connor right before […] Read more…