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Make a Color-Block Dress with pockets (…from old Tshirts)

You guys know I like to turn old Tshirts into new clothing for my kids.  It’s kind of this weird fascination that I have of turning “trash into treasure”.  (More of my re-purposing projects here.  I kind of love it!)  So sometimes, when walking through our local thrift store, I pick up old Tshirts, skirts, […]

Ricotta Gnocchi (Ñoquis) with a fluffy Prosciutto Cream Sauce

This post was written by my foodie sister Robin, who is now sharing all of her favorite recipes and kitchen tips regularly on the new “Make It and Love It – in the KITCHEN” portion of this blog. Try a few of her recipes…your belly will thank you! -Ashley . . . . .   […]

DIY Baby Sandals (for boys & girls)

I can’t believe how fast Oliver is growing.  He turned 2 months old on Sunday…….and I’m not really okay with that.  I know he has to grow and can’t stay little and absolutely helpless forever — but gah, the sweetness of these newborn moments are so doggone fleeting.  Not fair.   Alas, this kiddo is […]

Round, bouncy, animals

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DIY Toy Fishing Pole (that reels in)…and Magnetic Fabric Fish

Cami from “Tidbits” is back today — and oh, I’m so glad she is! Because she has created the most darling Toy Fishing Pole that actually reels the magnetic fish right in. Just think how fun this would be to make as gifts for birthday parties and Christmas. So much fun……and absolutely DARLING! -Ashley . […]

a LIVE TV interview for No-Sew Love (a sure way to raise your blood pressure!!!)

Oh. My. Word.   Let me tell you the secret to raising your blood pressure.  And anxiety level.  And how to perspire from every pore of your body.  Here’s the secret —–> sign up to do a little news interview on LIVE television for the new book you wrote.  (Oh, and throw in having a […]

DIY Baby Boy Sailor Romper (for Baby Blessing/Dedication/Christening)

I mentioned in the Partial Button Placket tutorial at the beginning of the week, that I made a little Baby Blessing outfit for Oliver. (a “baby blessing” is similar to a “dedication” or “christening” in other religions.) The outfits that I made for my other kiddos’ blessing day (Chloe’s blessing dress is here), were sewn […]

Stuffed Acorn Squash…packed with flavor!

This post was written by my foodie sister Robin, who is now sharing all of her favorite recipes and kitchen tips regularly on the new “Make It and Love It – in the KITCHEN” portion of this blog. Try a few of her recipes…your belly will thank you! -Ashley . . . . .   […]

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