Every once in awhile I see a stuffed animal pattern that makes me want to sew it, and I wait for the perfect opportunity to make it! Our Niece Flannery has 3 children, and I’ve made stuffed animals for the older ones, this year, it’s Lincoln’s (the baby) turn! I really like Abby Glassenberg’s Patchwork Elephant… Continue Reading
The presents are all wrapped, the cookies are baked, the cranberry orange breakfast buns are in the refrigerator, awaiting their turn to bake tomorrow morning! It’s time to kick back, watch some movies, eat lots of good food and enjoy the next couple of days. As another year comes to a close, I want to thank… Continue Reading
Every once in awhile I see a stuffed animal pattern that makes me want to sew it, and I wait for the perfect opportunity to make it! Our Niece Flannery has 3 children, and I’ve made stuffed animals for the older ones. Teigan’s squirrel and bunny a few years ago: Lathan’s indigo whale last year… Continue Reading
Although my hubby is super busy, he’s always wanted an old car to fix up. Logan is 16 and working on his driver’s license, and loves building things. This has led to hubby casually looking for old VW Beetles for sale in Facebook marketplace recently, and last weekend he found just the right car about… Continue Reading
Ok, my Holiday Studio Tour is over, I’ve given all my finals, it’s time to see what I’ve got to get done before Christmas! December Goals Dye scarves to top up inventory December 8 100% Indigo Dyed Napkins for Holiday Open Studio December 8 100% Decorate House for Christmas for Holiday Open Studio December 8 100%… Continue Reading
I finished 6 of these JUST in time for my open studio last weekend: I’m working on a longer post about the open studio, but first…I’ve gotta get making Christmas presents! Continue Reading
I did a private event earlier this week and sold almost all of my birdie zip wallets, so the last thing I’m going to make for my holiday open studio are 6 more! I got this far last night:\ so I’ll finish these tonight! Of course I’ve got to bake some goodies for the open… Continue Reading
I decided to try making something new last weekend! Here’s a closer look at them: I’m hoping these will sell well at my holiday open studio! I’m tying them in sets of four with some cotton twill tape I indigo dyed: Looking at stacks of freshly dyed fabric (or napkins!) never gets old! Continue Reading