My mom keeps sending me these awesome vintage buttons. She found them at a little shop in Shasta and they are selling for the vintage price, i.e. like 40 cents each! I told her to buy the whole box, but she didn't want to take them all in case someone else wanted some. I wouldn't have been so nice. I always have trouble actually using buttons because they are so expensive and I don't want to waste it in case I have a better project later. But I haven't had any trouble using these up since they are so cheap! Ah, the good old days. I love the old ...Continue Reading
dresses
Fabric Destash #3! Minus about 4 yards!I'm figuring out the only way to get rid of all this fabric is by mass-producing. Thus far I have not even made a dent in the pile. I could just give all the fabric away if I really wanted to get rid of it, but I'm having a lot of fun finding ways to use it all. I think a challenge like a huge pile of fabric to sew through will be therapeutic in the end. (And to be honest I don't really want to get rid of it, I just don't want to feel guilty when I buy more.) Anyways, these dresses are fun to make and ...Continue Reading
just like the movies
Picture this:6 weeks agoI'm sitting on a bed, almost laying down, grabbing my legs, screaming my head off. My arms aren't flailing but I feel like they are. This is just what they said it would be. Too late for drugs. But too stubborn for needles anyways. Mother-in-law paces nervously to my right while my mom nearly faints and has to sit down in the green upholstered chair. Her hand rests on her forehead as she catches her breath. Husband stands by my side, staring at the me or the wall, I don't remember. He holds onto my leg, counting faster ...Continue Reading
fabric destash #2: books
Birds on a telephone line This project only used up maybe 1/4 yard. I love making these books. Little birds sitting on a line of stitching. I made one a few weeks ago and put it in the shop. It sold the next day. Normally that would be good, but I loved it so much I was sad to send it away. So I made some more using this pinstripe cotton I got in NY, ivory silk dupioni and some linen. Fabric purchased without a purpose over a year ago, finally put to use. ...Continue Reading
mei tai carrier
Baby and I have been hiding out indoors since his birth. We are really paranoid of all the diseases and dirty people on the outside. The doctor is backing us though and told us to avoid all crowds for 2 months. He even threatened us if he ever sees us with the baby at Wal-Mart. Plus, since its a new school year all the dirty kids mingle together and spread all sorts of stuff. We have been out a total of...5 times. That includes 3 trips to the doctor (@4 days, 2 weeks, and 1 month), 1 trip to get newborn portraits taken (@1 week), and a trip to ...Continue Reading
sewing for baby
piles
This: is getting ridiculous. It's not as bad as it looks. It's worse. I left out a pile and a bag and all the pieces strewn about my craft room. Here's a better view: I decided that I think I'm addicted to fabric. Most of it is quilter's cotton in mostly beautiful but some quite ugly (what was I thinking?) prints. I've been collecting for years. There is something about a new stack of perfectly folded fabric. I just can't ever seem to decide what to make. So I let it sit and buy more fabric. There is a piece of faux fur in there. And some ...Continue Reading
friday favorites
1. this tape2. Mylicon. Poor Cohen.3. this video, this video, and this book4. This pillow by Olive. 5. And that we have a three day weekend! Yes! I am in need of a good holiday. Even if the word labor still brings back painful memories. Happy weekend! ...Continue Reading
silly little owls
Current Project: I'm kind of a dork, but one day I was thinking about making toy owls and the phrase "owl love you forever" came to mind. Not sure where it came from, but its kinda catchy! So I made these: I shut my owl shop for a few months while pregnant, but its open again with some new additions: ...Continue Reading
lavender is for boys
Maybe this is why the baby won't come: I fully intend to dress him in lavender. Just a little. If he's anything like his parents he will look great in purple! Plus its more like a grey color anyways. Don't worry, I'll add a bow tie to make it more manly. His gramma put up a protest but finally made a sweater in my favorite color. I think it will make a great first day at church outfit. ...Continue Reading
california baby
Dear Baby, I'm sorry you have to be born in a lame state that isn't California. I'm sure it could be worse. But I hope this helps make up for it. ...Continue Reading
