Recently I had the opportunity to read Sewing To Sell by Virginia Lindsay. It is a newly released book that covers just about anything you ever wanted or needed to know about selling your handmade items locally and/or online. The book covers everything from how to start up a business and/or an etsy store, to the equipment you are going… Keep Reading
Archives for November 2014
kantha blanket review from uncommon goods
Recently I had the opportunity to review a product of my choice from Uncommon Goods. Have you ever heard of Uncommon Goods before? If not, it is the perfect time right now…especially with the holidays right around the corner. Their site is full of handmade and personalized gifts as well as fun and unique items I have never seen before. The best part… Keep Reading
rowan tee pattern tour by titchy threads
Today I am one of the stops for the Rowan Tee Pattern Tour by Titchy Threads. When Laura asked me to be part of her pattern tour I didn’t think twice. Laura does such an amazing job with her patterns. Not only do I end up with an amazing garment but I also seem to learn something in the process…. Keep Reading
Handmade Halloween Costume: Praying mantis
Last but not least we have my little guys praying mantis costume. As always this costume just came together as I went along. I even got to one point where I almost gave in and threw it away, but I worked through it and came up with a costume that I think resembles a praying mantis…or at the very least… Keep Reading
Handmade Halloween Costume: Blue Princess
Today I want to share my little girl’s blue princess Halloween costume that I made. To say that she loves this dress is a complete understatement! She has worn it almost every since Halloween. For the dress I used The Caroline Party Dress pattern from Mouse House Creations for the bodice of the dress and then followed this tutorial from Girl Inspired for the… Keep Reading
handmade halloween costume: princess fairy
If you have been following me for awhile you know that making my kids Halloween costumes is my favorite thing to make all year. What I love most is that my kids always choose to be something out of the ordinary. A few months ago my son declared he was going to be a praying mantis for Halloween. Quickly thereafter… Keep Reading