Monthly Archives: May 2009

An ADORABLE Skirt!

This skirt is a self drafted pattern that I been meaning to get around to making but hadn’t had the time!  I have found I really like the fit of flat front elastic back bottoms on my kids so I … Continue reading

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We have hummingbirds!

Long story short last year we planted a nice garden with lots of hummer favorites, got some hummingbird feeders and bought the good pre-made food… end result… I changed a feeders every 2-3 days & nothing ate out of them!  … Continue reading

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Modified Emmeline Apron

I fell in love with this pattern when I made myself this one last year.  I have been meaning to make more, but it can get costly using 3 3/4 yards of fabric for each apron!  SO  I decided to … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday To Me!

Well yesterday was my birthday… man how time flies!!!  Anyways I had a nice day just spending time with B & the kids.  He and Zander even made me some cupcakes.  I got lots of e-cards from friends & family … Continue reading

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Progress…

Not on my sewing pile , but on the addition B is having built & my soon to be new sewing room . They have been working on it for a few months now but with the roof & sheeting … Continue reading

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Happy Mommy’s Day!

As I was checking my email & getting ready for bed I realized that it is after midnight which means it’s Mother’s Day.  So I wanted to take a second to wish everyone a Happy Mommy’s Day!

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Messed up shirt…

So this cute pattern is Jalie 2794.  You can’t tell as much with this print in this picture, but I messed up on my gathering on the arm seam of the bust area… it wasn’t as noticeable until I sewed … Continue reading

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Shoe Heaven :)

A few of you asked what the comment on twitter about shoe heaven was… so I got around to taking pictures to share!  The gist of it is I walked into the thrift store last week after having a crummy … Continue reading

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Pouch Sling For My Sister

Well I am slowly trying to fit more sewing in to my day.  Today I did one of my easy go-to instant gratification projects, a fitted pouch sling for my sister & my cute little niece Sami!  Things were so … Continue reading

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