Physical toll.
252 petals have been traced onto “steam-a-seam 2 lite.” My hands are blue. I can’t wash the Sharpie off. But then I look at my quilt, with the kids played with today, and C snuggled under tonight, and radiator is now attacking, and blue hands are SO not a big deal.
My most appreciated project EVER
please excuse the ketchup-y child PapaDoll. He’s sleeping because he’s tired. He is oh so loved.
Cathedral Windows Quilt
Ta da! This quilt took a ton of work. When I thought it was done, I looked at it and decided it actually wasn’t, so I made it twice as big. Now it’s CalKing sized. Craziness, but totally worth it.
Sunhats for Beach School
Made some as presents for the kids’ preschool teachers. Then made some for the kids. Obvi.
State Fair Dress
The State Fair Dress just screams SUMMER doesn’t it? View 2 Those are the pockets. My daughter MUST have pockets on everything she wears.
Grape harvest!
Time to make juice!
Crafting in a pet-full home.
Radiator, keeping me company while I stitch. the poor thing only gets the teeniest edge of the quilt for a bed. but watch out, he likes attacking the thread as it moves. and here’s Harper, in my scrap bin. As he is the world’s most patient and tolerant dog with my kiddos, I will be […]
Easy Shorts!
Step 1. find an old/stained tank top. (or t-shirt). Turn it inside out, fold it in half so the side seams are together (on the left in the photo below) Use the existing hem, and cut the tank parallel to the hem as long as you want the shorts to be (plus 1.5-2 inches) Cut […]
Dirty little secret:
I serge my quilt sandwich before I baste. That way I don’t have to worry about 4 layers, only 2, and I don’t have to trim after. Fast, simple. (quick, dirty).What’s your secret tip?
Daily kitten fix, tute preview
Ok, so the cathedral windows quilt is by far the most difficult and therefore awesome thing I’ve ever made. Just looking at it makes me happy. Add in some fluffy orange goodness (times 2), and the happy-meter practically explodes. Case in point: also, after the kiddos go to sleep tonight, I’ll show you how I […]