We usually have a church Trunk or Treat around a week before Halloween, so I had a deadline for finishing my kids’ costumes. But first, before the Trunk or Treat, we had a fun Harry Potter festival to attend with my in-laws. I made my kids’ costumes a few years ago, but I’ll still post
Read MoreAfter my latest pattern release, the Round the World Purse, I got started on my handmade stocking side of my business. I didn’t sell stockings last Christmas, but thankfully still had a several half finished from the season before, so I was able to whip up a bunch quickly. If you want
Read MoreIt’s still in the high 70s or 80s each day, so my kids haven’t needed any of the fall clothes I’ve sewn them so far, but I have lots of sewing plans in the next few months, so I tried to get all the fall sewing out of the way. My kids are pretty good for tops. All they needed was
Read MoreSummer is not my favorite time of year. I like my personal space and solitude and having so much family togetherness wears on me! I'm looking forward to the end of the month when three of my kiddos are in school full-day. No more noon preschool pickups for the first time in years!
I did get a lot of sewing done amid the summer fun and craziness.
Read MoreApril continued to be an industrious month for me, sewing-wise. It seems I've shrugged off the winter doldrums and am being much more productive. I finished a valance for my son, a bunch of new tops and cardigans for myself, and lots of shorts for my daughters. Plus I even made some baby items.
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