Log Cabin
I had an entire day to myself last Friday, so decided to take a class at the workroom. I met the lovely Karyn, and her dog Maisy, and spent 3 hours immersed in learning a new technique; how to make a...
View ArticleA couple of birthday presents
Here are a few t-shirts which were birthday presents for friends’ children: The number 4 was for a little boy who loves to camp. I adore this Michael Miller fabric, called “Bot Camp”, and ordered some...
View ArticleRainy Days and (Fridays) always get me down
I wanted to post some pictures today of all the dresses I have been working on for my 3 upcoming craft shows, but I like to take them (the dresses and the photos) outside for best light. I should have...
View ArticlePillow Talk
Erin from house on hill road has thrown down the gauntlet in the form of a pillow challenge. Not satisfied with preparing for Boy’s birthday next week, and painting Iron Man’s bedroom, I have decided...
View ArticleShoemaker’s Daughter Might Get New Clothes
Once upon a time I used to make clothes for my children. Then I started my own business making clothes for other people’s kids, and since then, besides an annual birthday T-shirt, their clothing has...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
I made some Thanksgiving napkins yesterday, while the turkey was roasting in the oven. I’m thankful that I found all the fabric I needed in my fabric stash. I sorted out my fabric cupboard a couple of...
View ArticlePennies From Heaven
I love rainy days (except when I’m camping). I can hunker down in my studio creating things, without experiencing any of the guilt I might feel on a sunny day. On those days there’s always a little...
View ArticleFinally making clothes again
After about a six month hiatus, where I didn’t really feel like making any kids clothes, the KCWC has got me excited again. I’ve made friends with my sewing machine, and today I sat down and knocked...
View ArticleI’m not wearing THAT!
Yesterday was Day 4 of KCWC, and after reading about the mini-challenge-within-a-challenge started by Kristen and Rae (read all about it on their blogs) I thought I would join in on a...
View ArticleSpring Awakening
No, I’m not talking about the musical, but about my coming out of hibernation and starting to sew again. Kids Clothing Week Challenge was just what I needed to get me motivated, and I eased into Day...
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