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A Christmas Jumper

I did get a bit of sewing into this long holiday break.  Speaking of which, did you have a wonderful holiday?  Ours was so relaxing and nice, I am going to miss having the whole family home and together.  I really love having everyone home....it's the homebody in me. {Except when the quarreling starts....ha...but thankfully there wasn't too much.}  We got some lights put up outside, the Christmas trees put up {we decided on the presents tree up in the loft--I am hoping it will be safer up there} ... View the Post

sewing

Easy sewing projects….

I haven't had much time to sew lately, but I am hoping to get back into the swing of things soon.  I have a whole list of holiday gifts to get made....yikes.But, here is one little project from this week.  It's the denim Starboard Skirt for my niece Emma and an easy cape and felt hat to match.  Not that they will be worn all together, but I took the picture together so I could get them sent off.  {Too bad the package is still sitting on my counter to be mailed, sorry Becca....I promise ... View the Post

Guest Post

Today We’re Over at Bless by Tone

Today we are over at Bless by Tone where she is in the middle of her 30 days of tutorials project.  (What a cool and ambitious idea.)  Come on over and check it out. We'll be sharing a super quick and easy project that makes a fun and practical gift to give to the hostesses of the holiday parties that we're all going to be attending in the up coming weeks. (Whew...that was a ridicuously long sentence.) See you there! ... View the Post

Giveaway

Shabby Apple Giveaway!!!!

As part of starting this week of giving thanks....let's do another giveaway!!!!  This time for one of the lovely Shabby Apple Dresses from their amazing collections.   If you are not familiar with Shabby Apple Dresses you really should be because one of their mottos is "a return to what dresses were always meant to be—a one piece outfit."  Brilliant.So, today we have the lovely opportunity to give away a holiday dress to one of you lucky gals out there (too bad we can't win.....it is such a cute ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking· Thoughts

The Art of Homemaking—It’s Time to Bring Back the Experiment

This is a pile of the clothing that I wore the other day---all day---around the house and out in public.  And I wore it all together and all at the same time.  What was I thinking!!!! It wasn't until I had a visitor drop by the house (which was covered in laundry in various stages of being folded) that I realized how bad I had let things get.  Since having baby Ruth almost 3 months ago we've had a lot going on.  Everything from return visits to the doctor and hospital dealing with complications ... View the Post