overcome your fear of needles
I have a lovely friend who is a lover of lovely things. Last summer (was it really that long ago?), she expressed her desire for an adult version of the ruffly tops that her nieces wear. I recognized the silhouette as Butterick 5217, and told her that we could make it happen. How could I not oblige such a generous friend? A friend who has made me and my family countless dinners, taught me the wonders of feta and orzo, and who has blessed so many people with her fantastic writing. [Read more...]
After months and months of promising it has finally arrived! The Mommy Poppins Bag pattern!!!! I want to thank you all for your patience. I decided to take the time to make this pattern everything I wanted it to be and I think I succeeded. So, let’s celebrate shall we?
First off, the Mommy Poppins Bag PDF pattern is available for purchase here. (If you are reading this post in your email inbox or in your blog reader, you should be able to see some fat coupon codes at the end of this post. Not a subscriber yet? See the sidebar to sign up!)
Just to show you how very excited I am about this pattern I’m giving away one hardware kit (the frame, 6 d-rings, and 2 swivel snap hooks) with a copy of the pattern, AND two more winners will receive their own copies of the pattern too! (Don’t wait to see if you win to buy your pattern though. If you have already purchased the pattern and you win, I will refund the purchase price.)
The time has finally come. Next Monday (barring any disaster), the Mommy Poppins Bag pattern will be release for sale.
Because this bag is hardware specific, I thought I would take the time to explain the different pieces that go into its fabulousness. [Read more...]
Vinny is 4 weeks old today. I’ve had a couple of lovely brief sewing sessions this last week when Vinny’s nap schedule has cooperated. Sewing helps me feel like myself again.
I realized that I never posted about the pegboard addition to my sewing room. If you follow me on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter, you might have caught glimpses of it. However, because I luuuurv it, I wanted to give it the posting it deserved.
TA DA!!!! Seriously, can it get any better than a happy-colored pegboard full of the tools and gadgets that make you happy? I’ve wasted many a minute, just looking at this pegboard smiling to myself for the happiness of finally having it on the wall. Maybe I should hang more them around the house… hmmm….
Here’s how it was made: [Read more...]
I wasn’t planning on making a tutorial for these basket liners. I’m tired, they aren’t particularly fancy or interesting, and I am distracted by baby-ness. BUT….My little sister requested one, and since she was sweet enough to thrift for baskets for me, I couldn’t say no to her. So here is the basic gist of it for you….
You will need:
It starts with a basket – handles removed.
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.
