Creativity | Sewing

Random sewing things when I had a few spare minutes

By on June 5, 2013

So…I have sewn a few other things over the past few months, but they are rather unimpressive. I put elastic into these shorts for the Girl.  She is a skinny minny, and these shorts didn’t have the button elastic in them.  I just opened up the waistband and threaded elastic into them.  I got them […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for me

Free-form drawing…or what is that??

By on June 3, 2013

When I “decide” to draw things that I put on pieces of clothing or purses…I have a very loose idea of what I want.  Most of the things I draw in less than a minute.  Usually, it takes me about 10 seconds.  I am all about being quick. I have bought sketch pads over the […]

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Stuff I made

A new purse and yes…still around

By on May 30, 2013

You know if I could just get up earlier, I could get a few outfit pictures in the morning.  But, NO. Sleep. I love sleep.  🙂 So…I do have something to show.  A half-hearted picture of an outfit, but also…New Purse! That I made! I love how this one turned out.  I upcycled an old […]

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Making baby gifts | Tutorials

Minky and Flannel 1 yard baby blanket

By on May 29, 2013

This is one of my favorite baby gifts to make.  It takes just one yard each of minky and flannel and they are such plush blankies for babies.  They are a great size for carseats and strollers in the wintertime, or anytime it is a bit cool out. Supplies needed: 1 yard flannel 1 yard […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for me

Sewing with leather

By on May 28, 2013

On Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to get something done sewing wise.  Finally.  My sewing room has been missing me.  I have been avoiding it lately in favor of either reading, chores or working out.  Too much to do and not enough time to do it.  Story of our lives, right?? I have wanted to […]

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Creativity | Making baby gifts | Sewing | Sewing for baby | Tutorials

Minky and flannel baby blankets (pssssst…new tutorial!)

By on March 29, 2013

So…I got some sewing done! Whoop, whoop! I even took pictures for a tutorial on how to make one of these bad boys, since I have made so many of them.  It is my current favorite baby gift.  They are easy and so fuzzy! These blankets take about an hour to make and I would […]

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Creativity | Sewing

Sowing while you sew guest post

By on March 26, 2013

I volunteered to help with a post at Daisy Chain Creations, where she has the series Sowing While you Sew. It is about teaching your kids to sew, which she has had some fun projects.  The Girl and I made a tote bag, so come check it out!

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Musings

At 39

By on March 8, 2013

That time of year again… I usually take an annual glammed up self portrait around my birthday.  A nice picture of me that I can frame up for the hubby and just for posterity’s sake.  I usually forget to print them, though.  This year I actual have several “self portraits” due to this blog, but […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

Purple is the new black

By on February 18, 2013

More jeans! She wanted a pair of purple pants (amazingly…not black) and luckily I had about 3 yards of purple corduroy.  These things are not quick to make, unfortunately.   At least now she has some more pants! (Sorry, I quick took pictures and the color is still a bit off.  Plus…I am learning a new […]

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Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

A Valentine’s outfit

By on January 30, 2013

Hey, I have it done on time! Go me! This week’s theme is an outfit for Valentine’s Day.  The Girl is all about hearts, so this is a good one for her. The top is a self-drafted top.  I drew up a heart stencil using freezer paper and fabric paint.  Then, I filled in one […]

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