I got this idea when I was cleaning out my sewing closet and found a bunch of vintage embroidered dish towels that I had found at an estate sale last summer.  I was wondering what to do with them and realized how cute they would be on a skirt.  I know that it's probably not a new skirt idea....but here is my result. This particular embroidered piece is actually a dresser scarf...so it has two embroidered ends.   I took it to my local quilting store to match fabric and I love the way is turned ... View the Post

Ok. Right now I really am loving to make Gracie skirts out of vintage napkins. I made this one from just one napkin that I bought for $1 and some leftover polka dot fabric from another project. (I love the scalloped edges.) In my mind it was going to be a fun summer skirt....something to be worn with a white button down shirt...but as soon as I showed it to Gracie she said, "OH! Minnie Mouse clubhouse dress!" and it was all over. She is convinced that it is a Minnie Mouse outfit and ... View the Post

I am still doing skirts.  Are you sick if them yet?  (Sorry if you are....)  I have this one and one more on the way and then I am switching to Easter outfits for the fam.... but I am pretty excited about this one. I love to take simple shapes or concepts and make them into something new....it's my favorite thing to to.  So, for this skirt I combined the rolled roses that have been so popular with a skirt....and here's what I got. "The Painting the Roses Skirt." Here's how you make ... View the Post

Grace is fickle. She loves her accessories but only certain ones at certain times and since I'm not sure what her mood will be on St. Patrick's Day I made this accessory a 2-for-1 deal. It's a headband or wrist cuff made from felt, grosgrain, and hot glue. Here's what you'll need: 1 felt circle (for the base) with grosgrain ribbon attached to each side. 4 medium sized hearts 4 small hearts 1 fat heart 1 button or bobble to finish it off Here's how to do it: #1. Sew a length ... View the Post