This is my first sewing machine: Alright...so it wasn't a golden blinged sewing machine when I got it...but it is now. Here's the story: Years ago (and I mean almost 2 decades ago) when I was a newlywed my mom bought me a sewing machine (this sewing my machine as a matter of fact) for Christmas. And I HATED it. REALLY HATED IT. Like...I cried. Why would my mom buy me such an archaic, repressive, stereotypical gift? Me! The girl who hated all things domestic...the girl who would rebelled ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: The Long Jump
Recently over on Facebook I have been sharing some stories about Simon and track and me and running and well....these are some photos taken on my phone the other night when Simon was giving me some long jump lessons. My children never cease to amaze me. They seem so fearless. They are so eager to try new things, meet new people, put their heart and soul into what they love, and believe that the world is good. How much do I love that? A lot. I love it a lot. And I don't want that to ... View the Post
On My Mind…(Why I Sew)
For the past few weeks I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do...specifically, why I sew. I'm not sure what's caused this sudden siege of introspection. I usually go about my business drinking sodas, sewing, playing with the kids, doing laundry, driving the carpool, doing the grocery shopping, mopping the floor, cooking the meals, and embarrassing myself in public all in a whirlwind everyday...and I don't ever stop to think about why I do some of what I do. But over the past few ... View the Post
“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Laura from Craftstorming
Today is the last day of our Ugly Pattern Challenge.... Boo! But we have a fun guest for you today...Laura from Craftstorming! Hooray! Here is a peek at the pattern we sent her: And to see what she did with it you'll have to click over to her blog: HERE ... View the Post
“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts
Today on the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern tour we have one of our dear friends, Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts. Mandy is seriously a jill-of-all-trades and we feel so lucky to know her. She is absolutely amazing! Mandy is showing us today how she took this 1972 pattern.....And turned it into the cutest summer dress for herself! You have got to see the cute details she added too....head over to Mandy's blog to see the reveal of her SWAN. ... View the Post
“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Suz from Sewpony
Suz from sewpony is our guest today for the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern Challenge of 2014 and we are thrilled to have her here. We got to know her better when she was a contestant in Project Run and Play and we have been impressed with her sense of style. Here is the pattern that Suz was mailed (a gem, huh?)...... And a sneak peek of what she made with it.... But you are going to have to go to sewpony to see the rest......and you will be amazed. You will never look at one of those 80's frilly ... View the Post
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