Here’s my first attempt at potholders. I think they turned out rather well. I was trying to go for a french provincial feel with the fabrics – which by the way I picked up at my favorite new local fabric store, Sewtropolis. Check out her Etsy store here. These were actually a family effort. My […] Read more…
Gathered Clutch
I love this gathered clutch from Noodlehead. I used some leftover bits from my spring top week entry and I love the result! Thanks Anna for such an easy to make, lovely clutch! Read more…
First Sewing Lesson
My 4-year-old asked me the other day if he could learn how to sew. I stepped up to the challenge. We did a very simple pillowcase – nothing fancy. He actually did very well. I did all of the ironing and cutting straight edges, but he helped pin the fabric and guide the fabric while […] Read more…
Spring Top Entry
| Apparel
Here’s my entry for Spring Top Week! Sorry, I’m very camera shy so I’m not in the photo. It does fit rather nicely (but you’ll just have to take my word for it). 🙂 I found the soft cotton fabric at Jo-Ann’s (sorry I don’t know the designer). I really liked the print and […] Read more…
Another Sienna Dress
I whipped up another Lil Blue Boo Sienna Dress today – this time for my daughter. She loved it. I found a t-shirt at Target I really liked and I thought “this would make a great dress.” So I just used the one shirt for the dress. It turned out nice, but I think […] Read more…