overcome your fear of needles
It feels like a lifetime ago that Abby Glassenberg put out a request for pattern testers for her book “Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction*.” Soon after, I was stitching up this cutie-patoot elephant. I was thrilled to death with how he turned out, but I had to keep him a secret until the book release (which was this week)! Two-ish years of keeping quiet about a project? Do you realize how hard it was? It nearly killed me! [Read more...]
I want to thank you all for your sweet comments and encouragement on my last, rather depressing, post. I like to keep it real as much as I am able on this blog and sharing my “failures”, while a little scary, was incredibly cathartic. Now that I’ve processed through the disappointments, I am able to get back to the heart of this holy time.
That being said…
I did manage to finish up a few more gifts – including these four Pajama Eaters.
Not content with brainwashing my own children into loving sewing, this Christmas I’ve decided reach out to my nieces, aged 7 and 9, as well. For their gift, I’ve put together a complete sewing kit. In my mind, this will make me the coolest auntie ever. I hope the girls (and their mom) agree. We shall see.
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It took 2 years of it lying around the house before Gianna picked up Wee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love
* and asked me to sew with her. It is totally surprising that it took so long, because if you have seen the book yourself, you know it is chock-full of totally adorable projects.  "Wee Wonderfuls book and The Mermaiden - SewFearless.com")
The project she fell in love with was “the Mermaiden”. (You can download this project for free on MarthaStewart.com.) [Read more...]
i.e. How To Get Rid Of Lots Of The Halloween Candy Without Being A Big Meanie’
Yes, it still feels a tad bit early for Christmas crafts AND I am not even that big on “Christmas Crafts” or even “Crafts” in general, but, holy cannoli, the Halloween candy situation has gotten desperate around here. I need to get this candy away from me the kids. In a stroke of parental genius, Andy and I made Advent calendars with the kids.
4 kids x 24 days of advent this year = 96 pieces of candy
This is the “Mommy-Made” version for Gladys’ calendar. [Read more...]
I like to sew. I have 5 kids. I like to sew. I am married to a poet. Have I mentioned I like sewing?
This blog is about my reckless pursuit of sewing knowledge.
