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.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
Last fall, I was yearning for a family tree for our wall. I looked all over the web and never really found one that I thought was right. So, one night I got inspired and made my own. I knew I wanted it to be organic, or able to grow, should we decide to have Read more about Out on a limb.[…]
I have been out of school for almost six years now. And I think I am finally starting to miss it. (Wait, did I just say that out loud???) No, I don’t miss the homework, the studying, the late nights cramming, or the long, cold winter walks to campus. But, I do miss the learning. Read more about Old school.[…]
This weekend is my church’s craft fair. So my mom and I got together and stitched up these fabric balls to donate. Pretty cute, huh? I kinda don’t want to give them away! Graham has been loving playing with all of them. He thinks it’s hilarious to get hit in the head with them. Such Read more about For a good cause.[…]
I’ve had this photo shelf for quite some time – it was a gift from a friend back in college. Over the years, it’s hung on many walls and held a variety of photos. I hung it in my daughter’s room last year when we moved her out of the nursery. And I’ve been meaning Read more about Shelf makeover.[…]
Went with my friend, Michelle, to a great quilting store, called The Button Hole, in McPherson, KS this weekend. She has never quilted before and was very curious. I am a beginner who pretends to know what she is talking about. We make a funny combination. Anyways, she bought an awesome bunch of fabrics to Read more about Greens and yellows and browns, oh my.[…]
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