New School Bags
My girls needed new school bags this year and since I’m sooo on top of things, I started thinking about them in early summer. I fiddled with some designs on paper wanting to make a new pattern, but thanks to…
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How to Sew a Toothpaste Carrier
I’ve been using Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste for well over a month now and am very happy with the results. I like the more natural flavor and the smooth clean teeth feeling it leaves after brushing.…
School Clothes Round Up and Gift Card Winner
It’s more than time for me to get sewing for school. I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some “hand me down patterns” from a good friend. I’ll be making both the dress and top from Sandi Henderson’s…
Half Squares on Point
I’ve started making a new quilt for my family room sofa. I just know it’s going to be used, abused and loved. The blocks are so quick and easy. But without a lot of a time to sew lately, I…
Early Morning Projects
No matter how I try or how late I stay up, I usually wake up bright and early- with the sun. This summer I decided I didn’t want to get up and try to be productive. Instead, I head out…
Easy Breezy Summer Dress Pattern
I’m so happy to announce that the Easy Breezy Summer Dress Pattern is ready! Thank you, thank you for all the great name ideas. I think I retyped the name at the top of the pattern at least 10 times. …
New Summer Dress
I am so excited to give you a sneak peek of my very first dress pattern. I wanted to design a stylish swimsuit cover up dress for my girls. But I also wanted it to be fast and easy to…
Porch Swing Makeover
Remember this old porch swing. I inherited it last year when my parents replaced it with a new one. My husband said he would rather it be donated to the thrift… or thrown in the garbage. I, on the other…
Choosing a Quilt
My mom called me the other day. I have a certain birthday coming up this summer that she thinks is kinda monumental. It starts with a 4. And ends in an O. Doh! I’m a little dubious about the whole…
Review: Slice Fabrique from Making Memories
The Blogger’s Quilt Market Meetup is just around the corner and we are pleased to have Making Memories and the Slice Fabrique as a sponsor for the event. A few days ago, I received a surprise package on my door…
A Book Review: Girl’s World by Jennifer Paganelli
A few weeks ago, I received a package with Jennifer Paganelli’s new book Girl’s World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects to Make for Little Girls inside. Jennifer of Sis Boom kindly sent us several copies to be given away at the upcoming…
Good Egg- Easter Tee-Shirt Tutorial
Last week I whipped up a little Easter Tee for my girls… When I say whipped up, I really mean it. This is a quick and easy project. It is also very inexpensive. I picked up the tee-shirts for about…