As soon as I finished Baby G’s Bucket Hat, I started a hat for Connor. I choose two green prints (his favorite color) and made it the largest size. It fits nicely. This robot/rocket print we’ve had for about a year now. I took Connor with me to Crafty Planet once, and he really loved […] Read more…
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Reversible Bucket Hat
A few weeks ago I picked up a copy of Liesl Gibson’s Little Things to Sew. It’s a great book with beautifully designed projects and amazing photos. I could easily see myself making every project in this book! First on my list was the reversible bucket hat. I had a cute little boy in mind […] Read more…
Comic Book Art
This little project was totally inspired by Connor. After all, when your six-year-old starts cutting up a comic book to save his favorite pictures, what else is there to do but turn it into something cool. This is a really quick project that you can easily get your kids involved in. It’s a great upcycling […] Read more…
Playful Puppy
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A week ago, my little boy turned six! I can’t believe it! Connor’s always wanted a puppy, but we don’t really have the space a dog needs and I’m very allergic (cats too). So, when I saw this little puppy pattern over at Bugga Bugs, I just had to get it for him. It was […] Read more…
Doll Mattress – how to make one for any size doll bed
Since we Gwyneth repainted my old doll cradle, her poor dollies have been sleeping without a mattress. Well, we had to remedy that! I designed this simple mattress with fun details – piping and fabric covered buttons! So here’s how to make a cute doll mattress for ANY SIZE doll bed or cradle: Start by […] Read more…