Finally got the Valentine’s décor down! Luckily, I designed my “LOVE” signs to just be flipped around for the next holiday – St. Patrick’s Day! If it’s not super easy, it may not get down around here, ya know. I also wanted to replace the heart art that I made last month. So I put Read more about Project No. 9 – St. Patrick’s Day art[…]
I never thought I’d say that I was happy to see my baby get bigger. But I am (just a little bit). Owen is finally fitting into this adorable personalized appliqué outfit that he was given at birth. He was given some really sweet handmade gifts that I have to share with you. The first Read more about Special baby. Special gifts.[…]
Our son, Graham, turned two last week. Because he is in love with trains right now, we threw him a train-themed party. I had this dream of buying a fabulous cake so I wouldn’t stress myself out about making/decorating a cake. But when I started price-checking cakes like I wanted, I quickly retreated. So I Read more about Choo choo, Graham is two.[…]
Lilah had her very first Valentine’s party at preschool last week. So one evening, we sat down and made valentines for all her classmates. I had seen an idea for matchbox valentines recently, so we went with that. They turned out to be an easy project and she enjoyed the process. Especially filling the boxes Read more about One sweet day.[…]
In my family, it’s a tradition that each new baby that comes along receives a handmade quilt. Between my mom, my great-aunt, my SIL and I, we have always gotten it done. When my niece, Ela, was born in July, we hadn’t even STARTED a quilt for her! Since then, my mom and I have Read more about The quilt that almost wasn’t.[…]
Every other year, our local quilt guild holds a quilt show. Two years ago was my first one ever and I thought it was really cool! If you are even a little interested in sewing, you will appreciate this event – I promise! I have been looking forward to it for quite some time – Read more about Wichita Quilt Show[…]
I’ve never considered myself much of a seamstress. Sure, I can sew a straight line. But other than that, I get real intimidated behind the wheel of my sewing machine. One thing that I have always wanted to do, but always was too scared, is to sew clothes for my kids. I’m not sure what Read more about Who knew?[…]
For me, there is nothing better than a handmade gift. Whenever birthdays or holidays roll around, I always consider, “what can I make that this person would like?”. Last year, for Christmas, it was my goal to give every person a little something handmade. And, I succeeded. The person I had the hardest time with Read more about Handmade gifts.[…]
Over a month ago (seriously, it’s been that long?!?!), my little guy turned one. As if that wasn’t a big enough milestone, we decided to baptize him then as well. Oh, and it was also Valentine’s Day. Is that enough reasons to party? I think so. Since it was Valentine’s, the theme for the party Read more about Birthdays and chocolate and cake, oh my.[…]
Last week, my friend Lacey send me a link to an adorable tutorial for this t-shirt dress. Normally, I scroll through tutorials, save them in my bookmark folder, imagine myself making the project, then close out of the window. End of story. But this one was too cute. And looked so simple! So, this morning Read more about Inspired.[…]
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