This weeks theme for Project Sewn is The Fashion Era Challenge. I chose to make a 60’s dress. I just love the shape and simplicity of the 60’s dresses.I used this pattern from Simplicity. The fabric that I used to make the shrug and dress were both purchased from Jo-Ann Fabrics. The knit fabric that I used for the infinity… Keep Reading
A few days ago we went “leaf peeping”. The colors were so bright and vibrant. I don’t remember the last time they were this beautiful. The girls ran back and forth on the bridge while I chatted with tourists. Nothing better then a beautiful Fall day.
We harvested our popcorn yesterday. Even though the rest of the garden did not do so well this year, we still ended up with a pretty good popcorn crop. We popped some last night, but it still needs a little more time to dry before it is ready for popping. So we impatiently wait.Have you ever tried homegrown popcorn?
The other day I purchased a little galvanized milk jug from Walmart. I love everything thing about this little milk jug except for the fact that it was super shiny and looked brand new. My style is a bit more vintage so I decided to see if I could age the metal. I had read somewhere while searching how to… Keep Reading
What you may not know about me is that I love being outside exploring more then I love being behind my sewing machine. I am a sucker for outdoor, historical and natural areas. I am not able to drive by one of those little brown signs without stopping. It is amazing what beautiful places I have found by just taking… Keep Reading
More skipper tops for the girls.
Last year Wednesdays were my sons favorite day at school. It was his show and tell day. One night my son asked me for a plastic Walmart bag to carry all of his show and tell items in. Of course instead of giving him a plastic Walmart bag I made him a show and tell bag. As I sat there sewing… Keep Reading
Finally a sewing project for the hubby! He is a tough one to sew for I tell ya, but after seeing him eye some zippered pouches at The Home Depot one day I knew they would make the perfect gift. Even men need zippered pouches. Zippered pouches are a great way for them to keep all their tools organized or… Keep Reading
I have two giveaway winners to announce today! Momchalant is the winner of the growth chart panel.And Linda Wilward is the winner of the lap-size quilt pattern. Congratulations ladies! I will be in contact with you via email soon!
Join me over at Fabri-Quilt’s blog Inspired by Fabric today where I am sharing a tutorial for this fabric growth chart. Then make sure you head back here to enter the giveaways below.There are 2 giveaways being offered!! One lucky person will win their choice of one of the growth chart panels pictured below, plus the needed fabric to complete the… Keep Reading
