It’s been a busy year for me! My baby turns 1 in a few days and I decided this past year to take some time off from my handmade and pattern business and just enjoy life with a baby, three older kids, and no part-time preschool job. A few weeks ago my older three kids all started school and that made it much easier to finish up my most recent pattern
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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