I have always wanted a traveling sewing kit, but just never thought to buy one, until I needed one. Well the other day I saw one in Walmart and realized that I could make one that would fit my needs better then the one they had for sale. All I had to do was purchase a few things and I… Keep Reading
Archives for June 2011
Fat Quarter Friday {The Dahlia Dresses}
This week for Fat Quarter Friday I thought it would be fun to share with you my favorite use for fat quarters lately…dresses. And more specifically pillowcase and peasant dresses. I made these two dresses the other day to participate in Pattern Remix Challenge over at Me Sew Crazy. How many of you are following along? Isn’t Jessica great and… Keep Reading
Giveaway…well sorta.
I just love all of the cabochon jewelery I have been seeing all over etsy and blog land. I’m not much of an accessory girl, but I just can’t help but love these flowers. A few weeks ago I ordered some supplies to try my hand at jewelery making. And like most crafty things I do, I fell in love… Keep Reading
embrace the camera {summer fun}
The weather has been hot and sunny and what better way to cool off then to play with our sprinkler…and pool.Our pool is not your typical pool, its a jet sled pool. (It’s ok, let the redneck jokes fly.) But really, what was this momma to do. I’m still not able to drive and the kiddo’s needed a pool.It doesn’t… Keep Reading
My headbands.
I have had a lot emails wondering about the headband that I was wearing in this picture. No I did not make them, but thanks for thinking that I could knit something that nice, or maybe they are crocheted…yeah, I’m not sure which. I guess I better stick with sewing. Anyways, I purchased them from LJ Stitches Boutique on etsy…. Keep Reading
My new obsession.
Have any of you noticed my new obsession with taking pictures of flowers? Anyone else obsessed with taking pictures of flowers lately?
Fat Quarter Friday {The Beach Comber Bag Tutorial}
The Beach Comber Bag Tutorial (allow 1-2 hours to make & you will need to know how to sew a button hole) Materials Needed: *2-3 fat quarters of decor weight fabric (depending on the size of bag you make and if you make your own ties) *1/2″ wide elastic (you will need about 1/2-1 yard) *stabilizer if you want to… Keep Reading
How to make homemade ice cream in a baggie.
This is just as cool as my homemade butter in a canning jar. Oh how I wish I could take credit for coming up with this one, but I can’t. I saw it in Disney Family Fun Magazine the other day and thought it was such a great idea. I whipped up a few batches in no time and soon… Keep Reading
embace the camera {Memorial Day weekend 2011}
Memorial Day weekend always marks the beginning of gardening season for us. Every year grampa comes down to till our gardens. This year the girls were so cute watching him drive around on his tractor. They sure love their grampa and not just because he always brings them candy. We spent just a little under $200 on seeds and plants… Keep Reading