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checking off some goals
Since Ellie’s birthday in August, I set some serious goals in regards to gifts for the kids handmade by me… 1. Create and Complete each kids’ baby book. 2. Organize all of their photos from baby to...
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Spring sewing 2009
Every Spring and Fall I get focused on sewing for my girls. I’m really not sure why because I often feel frustrated and defeated. This year, my focus will be on simple skirts, tank tops and sun...
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Warning- this post contains a lot of photos.
Okay, so the last time I posted I was bragging about my lovely daughter and her debut as a solo violinist… Here’s an update of the month: * Enjoyed the beginning glimmers of Spring and denied the few...
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the tradition marches on…
…last day of school photo with the beginning of the year alongside…I now have a middleschooler, a 3rd grader, and a *gulp* kindergartner! What a great school year- wonderful teachers, no divisive and...
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resurrecting the table dot
Before the holidays even began, a friend asked if I could make her a birthday themed “table dot”. I was flattered she wanted one and was willing to wait after the Christmas season. It was perfect to...
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back to some sewing
Usually when February hits, I get an urge to sew. I have dismissed sewing garments for myself and Ellie is now getting to be too old and cool for her mother’s fashions (boo). SO- Penny is my last...
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This is a story…
…about a piece of wool cloth I made as an 18 year old in art class. It has traveled with me to college in California, stayed with me during the beginning years of my marriage in Cali. and came back...
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Handmade Christmas 2010/2
Your mama was not joking when she told you to leave your hat on while walking to the bus stop!! Living in the cold midwest, I have become totally attached to my hats. I don’t go outside without one on...
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hibernation=projects
There are 2 schools of thought when it comes to winter. One, enjoy winter sports and watch LOTS of sports. Two, hibernate and start a bunch of projects and MAYBE complete them all! I know there are a...
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absurd
Recently I made an absurd amount of skirts for Penny. Like 10. Or perhaps, I had an absurd amount of fabric that needed to make its way OUT of a pile and actually turn into something. And the fact...
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