Nate was never into exploring his “outdoor plumbing,” if you will. I found it somewhat odd seeing as how I would hear hilarious stories from my friends about how their little boys couldn’t get enough of their “little friends.” But it certainly didn’t bother me, I was glad not to have to worry about him [...]
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Mr. Busy Hands
Posted in Kids, Sewing on April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I need a vacation.
Posted in Sewing on January 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »
We’re going on vacation. Yup, not for a few months still, but it’s almost ALL I can think about. Hubby and I haven’t been away together since before Nate was born, and since having kids, we have never gone away with the exception of visiting family or traveling with family. We really need this and [...]
One door opens
Posted in Crafts, Kids, Life, Sewing on December 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sometimes, when I was little, my mom would get me one of those chocolate advent calenders from the grocery store. If you ever got one I’ll bet you can remember the thrill of opening each tiny little door . . . to reveal a little piece of really terrible chocolate shaped like, well, more often [...]
No love for me
Posted in Life, Sewing on November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been very productive of late, this week I hit a wall. I promised myself that the next thing I sew would be for ME and that’s what I set out to do. Two projects are at the top of my ME list, a winter jacket and a new duvet cover. I ordered the fabric [...]
How to make an adorable baby hat in 6 (not so) easy steps
Posted in Kids, Life, Sewing on October 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The reason my sewing room looks like Joann’s exploded inside is really very simple. It’s a metaphor for my brain. I’m an idea girl. I get them all the time. Some are good, some are even great, and others can be downright terrible. but they keep coming, and sometimes they come so fast that I [...]
By Request, a zipper tute
Posted in Sewing on October 5, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Ok, nothing fancy here. I made a ton of these sleepers for Mr O this Fall and I got a request to show how I sewed in the zippers. So without further ado . . . the zipper tute. First, I assemble the sleeper. This version is a raglan sleeve, so the sleeves get sewn [...]
A Ticket a Tacket a polo with a Placket
Posted in Sewing on September 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Placket. Placket placket placket placket placket. It’s been rolling around in my head for a week now. Placket. I guess I’d heard the word before, but honestly, I didn’t know a placket from a jacket before I read the pattern for Nate’s new monster shirt. Come to find out, a jacket could in fact have [...]
Thank you Yahoo
Posted in Kids, Sewing on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The internet is a dangerous place. REALLY dangerous. Sure there are pedophiles, stalkers and identity theifs out there lurking, but for me the danger is different, it comes in the form of inspiration and kindred spirits. I’m a self taught sewer. Been doing it forever, but never took a class. Mostly because I never knew [...]
Purple Owls
Posted in Sewing on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So I bought this really cute owl fabric a while ago. I really like owls and they are “hot” right now so you see lots of owl prints in the fabric store. But what to do with it? That’s the problem with buying fabric on impulse without a plan. Last week I was struck with [...]
Inner peace and outerwear
Posted in Sewing on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Clearly I’ve been neglecting this lately. The truth is, I’ve started several entries only to delete them before posting. They’ve been whiny, boring, not worth sharing. It’s been a trying summer and while there have been a few rays of hope this week, things continue to be difficult. This parenting thing is much harder than [...]
