Just wanted to put out a quick blurb about the whole holiday fiasco coming up… oh, you know it is coming. You wait and wait and wait and then all of a sudden you decide you want to do the whole “handmade holiday” thing because it gives more meaning, it’s easier on the wallet, and [...]
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Quick Blurb
Posted in Tips and Tricks, tagged handmade holidays, tools on November 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
An Apron That You Can Make Too!
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Tutorials, tagged apron, make your own, reversable, tips on September 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
One of my really great friends that I just adore had a birthday last week and the girl loves aprons. The minute I said I was going to teach sewing classes, she was ready for the apron class. Ummm… I’ve never made an apron before… well, at least before last week. Anything for that lady. [...]
Fabric Napkins Tutorial
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Tutorials, Uncategorized, tagged fabric napkins, green, sewing tips, tutorial on September 3, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Okay, folks, here it is! This is super simple and I hope you share with me if you decide to make any. I always did like show and tell in school… I feel like this could be the grown up version. Well, since this is super easy, I am going to share some tips along [...]
Hair Majiggy Tutorial
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Tutorials, Uncategorized, tagged clips, Hair accessories, hair ties, head bands, holder, tutorial on March 10, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Well, I decided on a true sewing tutorial this time! But, first things first… this is my first one, so don’t judge too harshly… ok?? Also, I am fully aware of the state of my ironing board cover and I AM going to handle it some time… hopefully soon… so let’s just not talk about [...]
I’m official
Posted in Tips and Tricks on March 5, 2009 | 5 Comments »
I made some cute crayon rolls this week for a lady who saw one that another lady had at church. She got my contact information and just emailed me. How cool is that?! But, even cooler is that I made them up and was supposed to deliver them Wednesday, but couldn’t. I had ordered some [...]
Oh, there you are!
Posted in Tips and Tricks, tagged apron, craft, scissors on January 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Oh, how I have missed you. Working at the Kids Exchange this week was RI-DIC-U-LOUS!! Seriously, I think everyone in the Triangle area was there. I don’t know if because of the economy everyone was looking for a deal, but it was crazy busy. I am so tired. I think I could sleep for 3 [...]
New Fabric!
Posted in Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized, tagged Amy Butler, Chic Bloom, fabric, stash on November 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So, I haven’t accomplished too much on the sewing front, but I did have a successful day adding to my fabric stash and getting some fabric for upcoming projects. I just love all of these. I apologize in advance for the picture quality. It is turning out to be a gloomy day and yet I [...]
I love to bend the rules!
Posted in Giveaways, Tips and Tricks on October 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
OK, so I don’t have the pictures that I want of the hair holder thingy (I have got to come up with a better name), but I did finish it and it looks fabulous, if I do say so myself. Exactly what I was envisioning. Usually my sewing takes on a life of it’s own as [...]
Who Knew?
Posted in Tips and Tricks, tagged gingher, scissors on October 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Who knew a pair of scissors could make me so happy? My hubby got me these new scissors for my ahem…30th birthday.
Not only are they so amazingly cute, but they cut like butter through layers and layers of fabric. How did I ever do without you, my fabulous scissors? What a great hubby to know [...]





