This is a shameless call for help. I'm having a problem with my laundry and I'm wondering...All of my husband's (and Simon's) shirts keep coming out of the washing machine like this.All their collars look like giant vampire fangs after a feed.(And I don't even like vampire's...but don't get me started on that.)Here are the facts:The white shirts go into the machine white.The shirts come out with the collar tips (and only the collar tips) coming out looking like they've been burned.What is this ... View the Post
Peter Pan Collar Tutorial
I have been dreaming about this project for a while and then, when I saw THIS I knew it was time to do something about it and make some removable peter pan collars for all sorts of outfits. First things first, I LOVE peter pan collars. Like some serious love. I think I have put them on about half of the girl's dresses I have ever made, and the other half---well, I certainly debated it. So, now we have some removable collars that can go on those dresses too! Wahoo! (Am I crazy? Ok, you ... View the Post
Bereavement Gowns
This week I was given the opportunity to make bereavement gowns for our local IHC's Angel Watch Bereavement Program. It was part of a project my church group decided to participate in and I was lucky enough to be involved.If I understand it correctly these gowns will be used to clothe babies who are born prematurely and pass away either prior to delivery or shortly there after. These babies are cleaned, dressed in these gowns and then returned to their mothers to say goodbye. How my heart ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: Week 2
This week I was still working on Ms. Hoole's first "A"---attitude. And since Ms. Hoole says, "Attitude begins with gratitude." being grateful was the order of the week.This week was busy. We had so many different things going on. One night this week my husband was gone working late. It had been a particularly long and stressful day. I was holding a fussy baby Ruth while returning some phone calls and trying to finish up some housework before getting the kids in bed. I was exhausted and ... View the Post
A Happy Tunic Tutorial
It's here....and since is it about 8 miles long on the blog, I put it into a google doc. So, if you are in need of a happy tunic tutorial for your little cutie, the tutorial is finally done. Click HERE to get it. Have a happy Friday everyone, any fun weekend plans? I have a baby shower at my house tonight...so cleaning is first on the list today, then decorating, then baking....whew! Wish me luck. ... View the Post
Thrifted Thursday: My Secret Love
I have a confession to make.I'm having an affair.It's ok though, my husband knows all about it.He doesn't love it but he tolerates it....just as long as I keep it concealed in the basement.Who am I having my affair with?A little someone I call Pol. Y. Ester.I've loved polyester since....forever I think actually.(I know it's weird.)Even back in college I loved wearing thrifted 60's and 70's polyester clothes.And since I've been sewing I've kept an ever growing stash of vintage polyester tucked ... View the Post
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