I’ve decided to stop being an internet wall flower and start participating in crafty fun. Both Creative Reveries and 2 Hippos are participating in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day (which is the greatest thing ever by the way). I’ve been an off and on reader of both of these blogs and I was excited [...]
Filed under: Sewing-General on May 29th, 2009 | No Comments »
When I first heard my friend Sara was getting married I knew I had to make a dress. I chose the Simplicity 3777 pattern because of this dress. Originally I thought this pattern was hideous, and as you can see, the pattern cover does it no favors. However, once I realized how cute view B [...]
Filed under: Clothes, Sewing For Me on May 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
So it’s no joke that I love Flea Market Fancy. Unfortunately it’s about as easy to find as a needle in a haystack. Espcially the polka dots! I’m big on dots too. So when I read on a blog that Sugar Pine Quilt Shop in Grass Valley, CA had some and was willing to take [...]
Filed under: Fabric on May 29th, 2009 | No Comments »
Please do not remark about my non-ambulatory daughter not wearing shoes when it is 85 degrees outside. You stick to making my frappucino and I’ll stick to taking care of my child. Thanks for your concern.
Filed under: Squawk Box on May 27th, 2009 | No Comments »
In an effort to clean up the clutter in my sewing room/office/place to store my sloppy mess and keep the door closed I started looking through old junk. I found a manila folder full of old college papers I saved for a portfolio I never had to do. Oh LAS requirements, what an epic fail. [...]
Filed under: General on May 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
I love all of the Oliver + S patterns. They are the most adorable patterns for children on the planet! I figured the Playdate dress would be a litte challenging due to it’s difficulty rating, however I think making the 6-12 month size adds to it. I omitted the optional piping because honestly, I was [...]
Filed under: Sewing For Babies and Children on May 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Our last few trips to the park have been chock full of stupid to say the least. First, there’s a handicapped swing at the park and that’s the one swing that every kid wants to use. Whatever, it’s not like there’s a line of wheelchair bound children waiting their turn or anything. So a couple [...]
Filed under: Grumpy, Squawk Box on May 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
