cloud nine
Between all of the craziness and hustle of the holidays, there is a very special someone firmly planted in the center of it all. On December 28th, my littlest little turned 9! Here’s my guy [...]
Sweet Shoppe Ornament Set
I’m excited to announce one of my newest designs from my Make New or Make Do™ sewing pattern line: The Sweet Shoppe Ornament Set. Each pattern comes with complete instructions to make 3 [...]
Hip Huggie Tutorial
Last week I was sitting at my computer freezing my butt off when inspiration hit: I need a Snuggie for my hips! And that lead to my *invention* of the Hip Huggie™! Bun Warmer, Heinie Heater, Hip [...]
Holiday Hints: Ornaments
With just two weeks until Christmas (eep!) I thought it was time to share a few ornament ideas. I love handmade ornaments and they double so easily as a thoughtful gift topper on your holiday [...]
monkey boy
What is it with boys and monkeys? As of today, my first son is 11 years old. I know I’m not alone in thinking that this *time thing* we got goin’ on here moves way too fast. So far [...]
Holiday Hints: Comfort & Joy
Today’s Holiday Hints for Handmade Gifts are all about comfort! Oh joy! First up, the popular Take-it-Easy Lounge Pants from Sewing Green, shown here made out of my favorite vintage sheet. [...]
Shop Update: Cup O’ Joe Kits
I just wanted to let you know that I have a few Cup O’ Joe Kits now listed in my shop! Make your own freshly brewed Cup O’ Joe Pincushion (as seen on the MARTHA STEWART SHOW!). [...]