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One last thing….

I forgot to mention a stinkin’ huge thanks for responding to my sewing machine question. What a huge help to sewers of all stages. And great…..thanks a lot. Now I want a new machine. Like, more than I want chocolates for Valentine’s day. (Have we met? Do you know how much I love chocolate?) So […]

Re-Pursposing: Boy’s T-Shirts, Part I

I know, I know……there are girl projects everywhere. For some reason, they quickly come to mind, and I love to make them.  However, I love dressing up my little Mister too……it’s just not as easy as throwing on a ruffle and calling it good though. I have to stretch my brain a bit. So my […]

What type of sewing machine lives at your house?

Well, you all know the machine that has served me well for 3 years now.Click here if you don’t.   I get asked frequently what type of sewing machine I use but every time I answer, I think….“Gee, that doesn’t help much. It’s only one type and one person and one preference.” (oh, and one […]

Decorate My Home, Part 7 – Basic Pillow Cases

Alright, ready for a very basic tutorial? And need some vibrant pillows on the bed, without making pillow shams? Pillow shams make my husband and I grumpy. You either can’t sleep on them or you have to take off the sham to use them. Grrrr…… So make your own cases to match your bedroom colors. […]

Another great sponsor and GIVEAWAY

. …………..Giveaway Closed!………… Whoops, I made a mistake with the last giveaway. I just realized that I wrote that the giveaway closed on February 26th at midnight. I meant January 26th, which was last night. Sorry for the error. But in all fairness, I will keep it open until tonight at midnight. So click here […]

Fleece Mittens

  I was asked by a reader (thanks Anna!) to show a simple mitten tutorial. Her little guy hates mittens that are too tight and bothersome……so I wanted to show how simple it would be to make some very basic adjustable mittens. We’ve got to keep those little fingers warm… So how about trying something […]

Great new sponsor and GIVEAWAY time!!

.……….GIVEAWAY CLOSED………. . Yes, it’s time again. One of my favorite things is to introduce you to new shops and blogs. I love it. And anyone with a camera (or know someone with a camera who’d appreciate a gift…) will love this newest sponsor. Megan, from Made by Meegz, is a mom with a passion […]

Decorate My Home, Part 6 – Pillow with Ties

. I know, enough with the pillow tutorials right? I can’t help it though.They really are a fun and simple touch. And I have loved experimenting with all types. So hang in there…..I’m almost done purging all of these pillow ideas. Almost. But I decided to do our bedroom light, fresh, and kinda funky. I […]

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