Last week I decided to get started on Christmas presents. I try to not overload myself with sewing obligation each year, but I always have a handful of projects. My kids each give a gift to one of their cousins each year. The first project was for my 17-month old niece. I decided to make her a Peppermint Swirl Dress by Candy Castle Patterns. Since this is
Read MoreYesterday my son turned 8 and was baptized a member of our church. Last year when my oldest was going to be baptized, I first developed the Sweet Sunday Bag. I made a test version first and gave that bag to my son. For his own baptism I wanted
Read MoreMany years ago I found an idea on a craft blog to make a color/texture soft baby book. I first made one for my oldest daughter. Here it is:
Read MoreI've gone away from my usual knit projects this month and worked entirely with wovens! This means I've spent much more time on muslins and fitting. My body is still shaped differently from my newest baby. The weight is almost all off but the extra inches are very happy where they are! I am about a size larger than before. I also don't have
Read MoreAnnouncing my newest sewing pattern, the Sweet Sunday Bag! This is my first sewing pattern in about a year, so I'm quite pleased to finally have it ready to publish. I tried to get it done before my baby was born but he came a few days early and interrupted the testing process. I'm grateful for patient testers!
The Sweet Sunday Bag was originally designed
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