Today I'm officially starting chapter 4 of the Art of Homemaking. It is entitled "A Place for Everything and Everything in it's Place." It is the longest chapter in the book (so long that it is actually broken up into 8 sections) and is chuck full of information and advice that really is pretty awesome. As I reread it I thought again about how the women in decades past elevated the occupation of homemaker from a station to an art. These women were amazing, their dedication, organization, ... View the Post
$5 Friday–Baby Gifts
I have had a few baby gifts to make recently. For two new little girls, cute Black Apple Dolls. I decided to make them bigger, so I enlarged the original pattern by 200% and I think they are a cute size. I used all scraps for this project-extra drop-cloths for the faces and arms, leftover felt for the hair and leftover Starboard skirt fabric for the bodies. I found some cute tags online (I didn't save the source, anyone recognize them?) and the gifts are done. A cute, but ... View the Post
Thrifted Thursday—-Flip Flop Q&A
Q: Where did I get these super awesome flip flops?A: At Savers.Q: How much did they cost?A: $2Q: Did I wash them before I wore them?A: You better believe it---I even washed them before I tried them on. (Elizabeth brought her wet wipes with her which come in REALLY handy when your out thrifting. Really handy.)Q: Did I only wash them with the wet wipes?A: Heck no. They got there own special 30 minute play date in the washing machine as soon as I got home.Q: Did I really buy some old ... View the Post
An Updated Pillowcase Dress. A Tutorial.
A couple of weeks ago while shopping I came across a darling little jumper for a little girl at H&M. I almost bought it (it was around $10 or so) but then when taking a second look at it realized it was just an updated version of a pillowcase dress. So, I came home and made one. In 30 minutes. My kind of quick, naptime sewing project.I did take a few pictures along the way to make a quick tutorial.Here's how I did it....I was making a TALL size 6/7 and since I want her to be able to wear it ... View the Post
The Love Me Two Times Skirt
Ok so I made another "Love" skirt. I made the All You Need Is Love Skirt back in February but then last week I got to peruse some of Riley Blake's solids and decided it was time to make another one. But this time using cotton instead of knit and felt. I made it just like our Simple Spring Skirts but just added the word "LOVE" between steps 3 and 4. It was really easy and if you want to make one here's what to do: (I just drew out the letters by hand because, well, I like drawing ... View the Post
Tooth Fairy Pillow
We shared this a couple of weeks ago at Riley Blake......but in case you missed it....Today we are sharing a simple but cute project for any little girl in your life. A little doll tooth fairy pillow which can hold teeth and a little something that the tooth fairy brings in return. It is a PERFECT project for all experience levels...and if this is your first sewing project....we promise it is simple and quick.This project came about because the Tooth Fairy is not finding teeth at our house! ... View the Post
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