Last week I decided to get started on Christmas presents. I try to not overload myself with sewing obligation each year, but I always have a handful of projects. My kids each give a gift to one of their cousins each year. The first project was for my 17-month old niece. I decided to make her a Peppermint Swirl Dress by Candy Castle Patterns. Since this is
Read MoreMany years ago I found an idea on a craft blog to make a color/texture soft baby book. I first made one for my oldest daughter. Here it is:
Read MoreWell, it took over a month, but I finally got my sewing area set up and ready to use! I still need to do a few things, like install my thread racks on the wall and set up my gravity feed iron. I also have a large box full of fabric that I decided I didn't want
Read MoreWell, 2.5 weeks in my new house and it's feeling a whole lot more like home! I've got a lot done and yet there is still always more to do to organize and unpack. The two biggest projects left are actually my husband's office and my sewing room. I think we both expected to have our work spaces done sooner but the other parts of the house seem more
Read MoreThings that make me drop off the face of the earth for 6 months: pregnancy, morning sickness, flu, stomach flu, broken ribs, buying a house in another state... It's been a busy time for me!
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