A little knitting

| Yarn Love

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…

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Simple Doll Bed and Bedding

| 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…

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Spiffy Christmas Pants

| 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…

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My New Toy

| 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…

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Book Lover

| Bags, Totes and Zips

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…

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