It's the last day of the year and I decided to count how many things I made this year. I have a Crafts folder on my computer where I can easily store pictures of my sewing and other crafty projects. Counting just the sewn items
Read MoreLast 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 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 MoreWell, it took over a month, but I finally got my sewing area set up and ready to use! I still need to do a few things, like install my thread racks on the wall and set up my gravity feed iron. I also have a large box full of fabric that I decided I didn't want
Read MoreWell, 2.5 weeks in my new house and it's feeling a whole lot more like home! I've got a lot done and yet there is still always more to do to organize and unpack. The two biggest projects left are actually my husband's office and my sewing room. I think we both expected to have our work spaces done sooner but the other parts of the house seem more
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