I’ve been going through my stash of yarn — yes, I have a stash of yarn too. It’s no where near as big as my fabric stash, but I’ve been trying to use it all up. I found some lovely dark blue merino wool (which I’m sure was meant for some other project) — but […] Read more…
| For Kids
One of my goddaughters just turned four! Having a birthday so close to Christmas is a challenge for me. I always want to make her something, but I’m usually so worn out from frantic last-minute Christmas sewing that I don’t make her anything. This year most Christmas presents were store-bought. No one was disappointed they […] Read more…
| Apparel
I don’t know why I don’t make more pants for Connor. They are super simple and he always loves them — and I can use spiffy plaid fabric like this! These pants had a simple elastic waist and were actually made of plaid shirting — a sewing no, no, I know and they won’t last […] Read more…
| Life
I’ve been totally having fun playing with my new camera (Canon Rebel EOS T3i) that I got for Christmas. The kids have enjoyed it too because I’ve taken them to the MN Zoo, Science Museum and MIA (art museum). Here’s a few of my practice shots — keep in mind I’m still learning the camera! […] Read more…
My sister loves to read and she frequently walks to the library to check out books. For her birthday I wanted to make her a cute little tote to carry her books in. I used the Gift Bag Tote tutorial for this one. It’s a good size to carry home a few good novels and […] Read more…
