LOVE this pattern. It says it goes to size 8. Macy’s a 10 or 12 slim, but it still worked fabulously. I only had a yard of the Denyse Schmidt, and I used every last ounce of it. I used about a yard and a half of the yellow gingham. And we tied the bow […]
[Continue reading...]Tight fit
July 5, 2009 By 4 Comments
Yes, he climbed in by himself. At least he’s actually IN the pictures, unlike a couple of them from yesterday?
[Continue reading...]Happy 4th!
July 4, 2009 By 8 Comments
Someone (hint: not Campbell for once) wanted no part in picture taking. Click on it to get the full effect.
[Continue reading...]Pattern Review: Kirstin’s Skirt
July 3, 2009 By 5 Comments
by Olabelhe Available for purchase here. I suppose this is more of an ebook, really. I loved the waistband. I’ve never made one this style before, but I’ll definitely be trying it again. The way you finish the bottom of it before gathering and attaching the skirt practically eliminated the annoying mess of threads you […]
[Continue reading...]$44 hooded towel tutorial
June 30, 2009 By 57 Comments
From an actual email exchange between my sister-in-law and me: Her: I think you should make these ***insert link to cute but WAY expensive hooded towels here*** . Me: You mean for my favorite (still gestating) niece?Her: If you felt the need to make your favorite still gestating niece a hooded towel she would use […]
[Continue reading...]Last braggy mom post of the season (maybe)
June 30, 2009 By 4 Comments
Macy had a piano recital on Saturday. She did great with the first piece. She lost her focus a little on the second one. She said the piano was loud and sounded “different”. Guess that’s what happens when the piano you usually practice on is 85+ years old.
[Continue reading...]Super easy apron tutorial
June 28, 2009 By 15 Comments
This is seriously THE EASIEST apron ever. There are similar tutorials out there, but here’s how I make them! Supplies: 1 package extra wide double fold bias tape and thread that matches the bias tape 1 piece of fabric cut approximately 17″ W by 26″ L, edges hemmed- or -you can be super lazy (like […]
[Continue reading...]Washer necklaces
June 27, 2009 By 13 Comments
If you haven’t already seen this tutorial, you really should check it out. I bought the stamps from Harbor Freight a while back and finally got around to attempting this. (Tangent: The first set I bought — on sale, under $4 — had no M’s and 2 P’s. And they were sold out everywhere in […]
[Continue reading...]Dear guys that put insulation in our attic,
June 26, 2009 By 4 Comments
I know you brought a vacuum with you. I saw you carry it upstairs. Was it just for looks? Because the entire floor in my laundry room is COVERED with insulation. Thanks,Char
[Continue reading...]Finally!
June 25, 2009 By 6 Comments
It’s been a weird, weird “summer”….cold and rainy, mostly. Just turned the AC on for the first time earlier this week. But yesterday??? Yesterday was gorgeous!
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