I’ve been very slowly working toward a more handmade wardrobe for myself. I took this fabric pile picture at least a year ago, and have only used one fabric from that pile since then. I’m hoping in 2017, I can pick up the pace a bit. A couple of weeks ago I sat down and made … Continue reading
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Craftmas in July: Ornaments!
For the last couple of years, a few friends and I have done Craftmas in July. In years past, I’ve had grand plans, and not really followed through with them. As usual, I love planning but don’t always do a great job of finishing. So, this year, I’ve decided to keep it simple and have … Continue reading
Zig Zag Dress
I finished my dress from Cal Patch’s Pattern Drafting with Knits class! I am pretty happy with my first attempt at my updated pattern for working with knits, though it was not without its challenges. Some of the challenges were self inflicted (“I know this isn’t what Cal recommended, but I’m going to try this” bad … Continue reading
Five Things on Friday
Here are a few things that are on my mind today. We planted some container plants a few weeks ago and we’re starting to get tomatoes and peppers, as you can see above! We have a cherry tomato plant, grape tomato plant and a couple of jalapeño plants, all of which are going strong. Something … Continue reading
Pattern Drafting with Knits
I took Cal Patch’s pattern drafting class and made a couple of tops and a couple of dresses with patterns made from it a couple of years ago. I was really excited for Cal’s Pattern Drafting with Knits class, but have only just found the time to bust out the sewing machine again, since last year … Continue reading
Crackerjack Plans
I have a plan for my Crackerjack and I’m SO excited! For those who aren’t familiar, the Crackerjack is a recipe for an infinity scarf worked in stripes where the colors each represent the wins and losses of your baseball team. We don’t have many opportunities here to wear a big infinity scarf, though I do … Continue reading
Five on Friday
Just a few random things that I’m thinking about today (and a random picture of C2’s Dino watching him eat breakfast this morning). A couple of years ago, Stacey came up with the great idea of the Crackerjack pattern! I started one that year, but failed to complete it…truth be told, I didn’t make … Continue reading
Making Plans
I sew one skirt and decide I need to sew my wardrobe. I guess that’s how it goes! At least I have a little while to get things together before Me Made May. I have purchased a couple of pairs of shorts for this spring and summer, but I’m hopeful that I can sew much … Continue reading
Everyday Skirt
I haven’t sewn anything in a really long time. I don’t know why, I just haven’t found the time and rhythm to get it done lately. A few weeks ago I cut out the pieces for my Everyday Skirt. Christina had it on her “to make” list and I liked one that Jess made, so … Continue reading
Everyday art with the kiddos
Last night, the boys and I spent about 30 minutes drawing and painting…music on, supplies out and just making. C1 worked on a poster for a story he wrote and C2 played with the watercolors. I looked through some books on hand lettering and worked on that a bit. It only lasted about 20 minutes, … Continue reading
