I have never sewn anything to decorate for Halloween (aside from costumes –> see previous POST). My kids wanted to reuse their costumes from last year, so I had some time usually dedicated to costume sewing to sew something fun and decorative for the house. I love the Cotton and Steel Halloween fabrics and put […] Read more…
| Bags, Totes and Zips, Cooking and Baking, For Kids, Holidays
Halloween is just around the corner. My kids really get into this holiday and I do too now. Its way more fun to see it through their eyes. I thought it would be fun to point out some fun projects and ideas I’ve done in the past to celebrate. First off – still need a […] Read more…
Does any one else leave decorations up until Epiphany? Well, that’s today – the 12th day of Christmas. Kids have been back to school for 4 days and tomorrow I’ll be taking down the massive amount of decorations we have and putting them away for another year. I love decorating for Christmas but I’m always excited […] Read more…
| Bags, Totes and Zips, For Kids, Holidays, Sewing 101, Techniques, Tutorial
*This tutorial was originally published in the Sept/Oct 2014 issue of Pretty Patches (UK) Magazine.* I love Halloween! These fun and simple treat bags will be a hit with your trick-or-treat-er. I like them so much, I might have to use them for my grocery shopping all through October. For each bag, […] Read more…
I have been working on making my own slopers for kids clothes and have been practicing making simple bodices and skirts. I tested one out right before Easter and made this lovely spring themed dress for Gwyneth. It was originally a simple bodice and single skirt, but the floral fabric Gwyn picked from my stash […] Read more…
