All the hats!
We were heading to Colorado for a few days to see friends and play in the snow, so I decided the boys needed hats. Luckily, that was something I could take care of rather quickly, as knits go. I...
View ArticleInside my Craft Closet
We moved into this house in July, and I’m still not unpacked. As is expected, I unpacked most of the other rooms (there is still a box or two floating around) before getting to my office. One thing...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Just five random things to end the week. I have been working on an embroidery project and it almost got put in time out last night due to the fact that I couldn’t thread the needle. Mary Heather to...
View ArticlePlanner things I love
I am really loving my Inkwell Press planner. I think my favorite part is the marking of a new month with a new mission board and setting up the new monthly pages. This month, I spread out every...
View ArticleEveryday art with the kiddos
Last night, the boys and I spent about 30 minutes drawing and painting…music on, supplies out and just making. C1 worked on a poster for a story he wrote and C2 played with the watercolors. I looked...
View ArticleEveryday Skirt
I haven’t sewn anything in a really long time. I don’t know why, I just haven’t found the time and rhythm to get it done lately. A few weeks ago I cut out the pieces for my Everyday Skirt. Christina...
View ArticleMaking Plans
I sew one skirt and decide I need to sew my wardrobe. I guess that’s how it goes! At least I have a little while to get things together before Me Made May. I have purchased a couple of pairs of...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Just a few random things that I’m thinking about today (and a random picture of C2’s Dino watching him eat breakfast this morning). A couple of years ago, Stacey came up with the great idea of the...
View ArticleCrackerjack Plans
I have a plan for my Crackerjack and I’m SO excited! For those who aren’t familiar, the Crackerjack is a recipe for an infinity scarf worked in stripes where the colors each represent the wins and...
View ArticlePattern Drafting with Knits
I took Cal Patch’s pattern drafting class and made a couple of tops and a couple of dresses with patterns made from it a couple of years ago. I was really excited for Cal’s Pattern Drafting with Knits...
View ArticleFive Things on Friday
Here are a few things that are on my mind today. We planted some container plants a few weeks ago and we’re starting to get tomatoes and peppers, as you can see above! We have a cherry tomato plant,...
View ArticleZig Zag Dress
I finished my dress from Cal Patch’s Pattern Drafting with Knits class! I am pretty happy with my first attempt at my updated pattern for working with knits, though it was not without its challenges....
View ArticleCraftmas in July: Ornaments!
For the last couple of years, a few friends and I have done Craftmas in July. In years past, I’ve had grand plans, and not really followed through with them. As usual, I love planning but don’t always...
View ArticleWardrobe Planning
I’ve been very slowly working toward a more handmade wardrobe for myself. I took this fabric pile picture at least a year ago, and have only used one fabric from that pile since then. I’m hoping in...
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