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A refelction of 2013…..and My Favorite Blog Projects!

First of all, those of you who submitted forms in response to the Bloggers Wanted post that I put up last month, don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about you.  There were so many of you who submitted forms.  As in hundreds.  I know…..wow!!  I’m so excited for some of you to join in on the fun……I can hardly stand it. Truly!  So here’s the deal…….I will contact a few of you for now but will keep everyone’s name in a spreadsheet and will save it for upcoming months and special projects.  Thanks again…

 

Oh, and if you’re looking for the Quiet Book Patterns, 3 Book Giveaway…….GO HERE.  Closes January 6th, 11:59 p.m. (MST) 

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I’ve been thinking about this blog a lot lately and have been so amazed at the changes and the crazy opportunities that have come because of it.  Also, the friendships……oh, the friendships!! :)  This blog has been my little refuge.  My place to create freely.  And then share.  The theme of this blog changes often and while looking back over the past year, I could see that my projects were catered around what was going on in our personal life.  And that’s why I love this blog.  It usually tracks exactly what we’re going through (life changes, holidays, illnesses, vacations, big moves, etc.)……..and just ebbs and flows with our life.  And I love that about this little ol’ blog.  Thank you again for adding to that joy. 

 

Truly, 2013 was a great year for me.  And my family.  Yes, a lot of craziness…….big moves, a book, a crazy house full of projects, illnesses, a few obstacles…….and dare I say, some tears? Yes, plenty of those.  Ha!  But it really was a great year.  I have a list of things that I’d like to work on and improve….but 2013 was fun to look back on and think, “whew, so many really great things happened this year!

 

These little knuckle heads make me so happy.  Especially that grown one! ;)

 

 

 

While doing so, I had to flip through different projects here on the blog that were my favorites.  Maybe they were some of yours?

 

Good golly, I get a kick out making things.  I was looking at some of these pictures with Elli and she said, “hey, I remember that shirt.  Can you make me another one?  It doesn’t fit…..but I miss it!”  Ummmmmm.  See why I keep sewing clothes for that girl?!! Ha.  She’s pretty easy to please.  (And doesn’t have curves yet……so she’s pretty simple and quick to sew for!  In fact, all three kiddos are fun to sew for.)  But I think that’s why I still make things, even though, yeah……sometimes it would save me some time to just buy these things.  I love that simple joy of surprising myself with my favorite, “hey, I made that!” feeling.

 

 

So yes, it was good to look back on 2013.  Here are some of my very favorites from the year…

 

 

Butterfly Sleeve Tunic (the shirt that Elli has outgrown….and asked me to make another. Done!)

 

 

 

Adding Pockets

 

 

 

 

Envelope Closure Pillowcase

 

 

 

DIY Fabric Dolls

 

 

 

T-shirt Circle Dresses

 

 

 

Painting Old Chandeliers

 

 

 

Turn Tights into Leggings

 

 

 

 

Elastic Shoelaces with Attached Bow

 

 

 

Two-Tone Fabric Totes

 

 

 

DIY Fireplace Mantel and Hearth

 

 

 

Attached Peter Pan Collar

 

 

 

No-Sew Lamp Shade with Cover Buttons

 

 

 

Re-Upholstering 101

 

 

 

Tangled Costumes

 

 

 

Trimming a Window

 

 

30 Minute Stretchy Tube Skirt

 

 

So much fun looking back! (Project Archives found here.)  Thanks for joining me all along the way. :)

 

I hope you are able to find the highlights of your 2013.  It certainly makes a heart full and happy! :)

 

 

See you  next week for some brand new things!

-Ashley

 

Ashley Johnston

Administrator at Make It & Love It
Ashley Johnston is a professional DIY costume maker, sewist, crafter, and owner of Make It & Love It. She is a mom of 5 and a wife to a very patient (with the craft clutter) husband. In case you’re wondering, she always chooses crafting/sewing/designing over mopping/dusting/wiping base boards……but bathrooms/laundry/full bellies are always attended to. Whew!

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