What does this maternity skirt have to do with the 4th of July? Absolutely nothing. I've been feeling a little guilty over the past few days as I've seen many of the fun 4th projects around blogland---patriotic garlands, BBQ decorations, and all those red, white, and blue accessories---and what have I made? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. My pregnancy has contributed to me just being obsessed with my kids and not wanting to do anything---including making holiday projects---unless it involves my ... View the Post

Yea...it's pretty bad.... ....at least it cost me less that $5. Here's the story: I saw this cool lampshade on Anthropologie awhile back and I thought hey---that would make a great skirt. (Little did I know.) The next day I ran to the store and bought two cheap T-shirts (total cost $2.12) and got to work. If horizontal ruffle skirts could be made from T-shirts then why not vertical ruffle skirts? (It all seemed so logical.) I cut, I ruffled, I cut and ruffled some more and then I sewed and ... View the Post