Christmas Projects

I meant to get started over the weekend on my list of holiday projects. I really meant to. But instead I ate too much pie. I played too many games. I watched too many movies. I generally laid about. I…

I meant to get started over the weekend on my list of holiday projects. I really meant to. But instead I ate too much pie. I played too many games. I watched too many movies. I generally laid about. I…

Yesterday, I got a “Get out and Vote” email from a neighbor that simply astounded me. The United States is 234 years old. Women in the United States have had the right to vote for 90 of those years. What!? …

With all the projects going on around here. I think I may just be trumping the the kids in the mess department. I just made another Night Owl Bag. This time instead of using corduroy, I made the little owl…

The Night Owl Bag is now available in my Pattern Shop. It’s such a nice, big, roomy bag. It’s perfect for loading up all your favorite things for your next overnight adventure. It’s also easy to carry, even for little…

Today is my Wedding Anniversary. I can hardly believe it…. how fast time has flown. It seems like yesterday we were two kids getting married. I don’t think I knew what to expect all those years ago, as a young…

I had so much fun reading through all your current projects. Talk about inspiring! I really need to get on making my Halloween costumes and Christmas gifts. The random winner is: Congratulations Sheri! Email me with your address and I…

I’m guest blogging over at Ucreate today! Pop over for a visit to check out my new Zig Zag Pillow Tutorial. And while you’re there, be prepared to be inspired by all the wonderful other projects!

It’s been a super busy week, but I’ve still found time to work on some great new projects…. The owl above is a little sneak peak. It’s from my new overnight bag pattern… The Night Owl Pattern Set. I can…

My dad gave me a call about a month ago. He was buying a new porch swing for my mom for Mother’s Day. “The old one is a bit worn,” he said, “but I think you have the ingenuity to…

The summer holiday is right around the corner. Friday is the last day of school. This year I’m meeting it with excitement and not just a little trepidation. Summer means camping trips, picnics, and swimming at the pool. But it…

We got home late last night from a wonderful trip to Disneyland. It know it’s a cliche… but it truly was a magical trip. The crowds were relatively light, the weather was unseasonably cool (perfect in our book) and the…

I’d like to welcome Vanessa from V and Co. She is incredibly talented… and I never fail to find inspiration when I drop by her blog. You are going to love her tutorial… she takes what is little more than…