I’m guest posting over at Hopeful Threads today! Come read my thoughts on creating for family, leaving a legacy and little imperfections: Family Month Guest Post.
The No-Buttonholes-Needed Drawstring Tutorial
Ready to sew up some cute shorts for your little guys this weekend? As promised, here’s my No-Buttonholes-Needed Drawstring Tutorial so you can give your Mud Puddle Splashers that great boardshort look! (You can really use this tutorial with any pants pattern that uses 1″ elastic pulled into a channel that is created by folding over…
Shorts on My Boys!
In case you haven’t heard, Shorts on the Line started this week, and I have been working on this idea that was rolling around in my head. Boardshort-style shorts are really popular this season for little guys–the ones that aren’t swimwear, but more like regular shorts with a drawstring. I’ve seen quite a few of…
April Riley Blake Mystery Quilt Block – Sunshine
It’s catch-up time! I’ve fallen behind on my Mystery Quilt Blocks because I’ve been busy behind the scenes working on new patterns which should be ready very soon! I managed to get April’s Sunshine Block done over the weekend, though.There are more half-square triangles in this one. Half-square triangles with smaller triangles mixed in to…
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Shell with Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
I have fond childhood memories of “Magic Shell” ice cream topping. I loved pouring it on thick and crunching down into it with a spoon . . . mmmmm. As sweet as those memories are, though, I prefer to feed my family healthier options now. I’ve been making the Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge from…
The Roly-Poly-Along Giveaway Winner!
And the winner of the free Roly Poly Pattern from Imagine Gnats is . . . Susan! Susan wrote, “My two daughters and many nieces would love a roly-poly. Plus, we have several stuffed animals that would demand one of their own!” (How cute would a stuffed animal Roly-Poly be?!) Congratulations! a Rafflecopter giveaway Those…
It is such a blessing to give!
Remember this huge stack of bibs from the February “Dinner for Two” Hopeful Threads project?Many of the bibs that you sewed and gave are already being put to use at The Hidden Treasures Foster Home, and the others are making their way over in suitcases a little at time as volunteers travel from the states…
The Roly-Poly-Along Blog Tour & Giveaway!
It’s my turn on the Roly-Poly-Along! My friend, Rachael, from Imagine Gnats recently released her first sewing pattern, and it’s such a fun wardrobe basic for little girls! Not only do I get to share my first Roly-Poly with you today, but you also have a chance to win a Roly-Poly pattern of your own!There…
Remembering
Remembering today those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms that I hold dear. Words cannot begin to express my gratitude.
Sewing to Rebuild
Do you happen to have some sewing time to spare this weekend? Pattern Revolution and Green Style Creations have teamed up with a group of independent PDF pattern designers to collect handmade clothing, as well as stuffed toys and bags, for families affected by the tornadoes that struck Oklahoma this week. As of yesterday morning’s…