I am down for a bit recovering from surgery, and on the couch, so I thought that I would post an older project that I haven't gotten around to yet....Behold--the sweater set redo.I had a really nice cashmere sweater set that my mom had given me for Christmas quite a few years ago. But, I haven't worn it for awhile because it was just looking a bit dated. So, I cut up it (gasp...) and went for it.Here's what I did...I didn't get a picture of the sweater before so imagine the before.I started by ... View the Post

This year Simon has decided to make his own costume for Halloween. He wants to be a robot and he has pictured exactly how he wants to look. He chose himself a box and got started.I'm dying to see how it turns out! ... View the Post

I gave in....I kept seeing these everywhere and loved them and now I've been making piles of them.Fabric Cuffs.I love making them and wearing them and piling them up in boxes and on the counter.They're addicting.I've made stacks and stacks of them for Swiss Days. I hope people like them as much as I do. Or else we'll have some revolutionary new handmade Christmas tree ornaments.) ... View the Post

What do 151 small tote bags all cut and ready to be sewn look like? Something like this. When I think of the numbers it seems a little overwhelming but I must confess---I love seeing all that fabric so nice and neat waiting for me and my sewing machine.Wish me luck! Swiss Days is coming up fast! ... View the Post

I tried my hand at skirt making the other day for Gracie's birthday. It was surprising simple and I was happy with the results! ... View the Post

Going through my basement I found a cubby shelf I used when I taught school. I brought it upstairs and now it is the perfect place to stash coordinating fabric remnants and fat quarters. I only wish I had made this discovery sooner! ... View the Post