SQUEEEEEE! I might be a little excited. The new Stitch magazine is on the shelves! How do I know this? I know because I bought two copies at our local Hobby Lobby last night. I have three more copies coming in the mail, too! Why would I want five copies of one magazine? Well ….
Category: Hem Me In
Celtic Crafting
It’s been a little while since I blogged about homeschooling. We just started a new study of the middle ages, and my amazing hubby found some great craft projects to go along with last week’s study of the Celts. Allen had a blast putting together the Celtic roundhouse village above. On Tuesday, Samantha and Allen…
One More New Pattern Coming Up – Boxer Briefs!
This pattern is one that I’ve had quite a few requests for. I’m always happy to put together a pattern that you want, especially when it’s something that we can use at our house, too! I made these two pair of boxers, along with a few others, for Jamie, and he doesn’t want to wear…
Adding a Little Detail with Your Serger
I was working on this laptee for a t-shirt and cloth diaper set that I’m sewing for a swap and thought I’d try out this idea that’s been running around in my head for awhile. A lot of ready-to-wear clothing has detailing like this around the neckline and sleeves. They use a special machine to…
Coveralls Under Construction
Whew! Getting this little boy to stay still for long enough to take a nice picture is nearly impossible. He’s not just walking at 10 months . . . he’s running! I love these one-piece coveralls for the winter, as well as their summer cousin, the romper. They’re so easy to grab and go. Both…
My Sister’s Apron
My sister asked me to sew her an apron for Christmas (well, okay, for sometime after Christmas). She manages a restaurant and shared with me that she is allowed to wear an apron that includes the colors black and red. (I did forget to ask if white was okay–I really hope it is!) I found…
The Joy-Nicole Bag Tutorial
Each year, I sew new bags for my nieces and daughters for Christmas. Last year, with my Messenger Bag Tutorial, I started a tradition of designing a bag for them and sharing it in a tutorial here for all of you to use, too. I’m a little behind on Christmas sewing this year. (There was…
Fresh Comfort Quilting Bee Blocks — All Done!
I let myself get terribly behind on quilt blocks for the Fresh Comfort Quilting Bee, but I’m all caught up and all finished now! It was a wonderful year of piecing together blocks. I learned so much! The blocks above are Wonky Log Cabins for Heather. She’s planning to use them in a quilt for…
Merry Christmas!
Praying that you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas overflowing with joy in the celebration of the birth of Jesus and the hope that He brings to those who believe! We were blessed with a Christmas that was filled with love, laughter, fun, food, family . . . and one very happy little boy with a…
Green Scary Monster Teeth
Not exactly what you expect to see at Christmas, huh? For the last several months, our almost-four-year-old, Jamie, has answered the question, “What do you want for Christmas?” exactly the same way everytime: “Green scary monster teeth.” Hmmmm . . . What’s a momma to do, though, but hunt the world over (or maybe just…