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Shine Bright Fabrics

Shine Bright Tunic

I hardly ever have the chance to sew something up for my big girlie. It seems like just yesterday that she and I would pick out cute fabric and sew up a dress, but I feel like I blinked and she grew up on me. So when she fell in love with the gold sparkle diamond print from Shine Bright Fabrics, I knew I had my chance to sew something up for her. I cut her out a babydoll tunic and she lives in it. And better yet she loves it! To draft the pattern I took a woven shirt that fits her well ... View the Post

Accessories· Tutorials· Uncategorized

DIY $4 Pool Towel

A $4 Pool Towel Tutorial is what we have to share with you today! I know....it's December 31st...but in our family we spend every New Years Eve at a different hotel swimming, playing board games, setting goals, and eating treats.  So, tonight, even though it's freezing outside, we will be making use of these pool towels that I made over the summer.  With that said...let's get started! ... View the Post

Christmas

At Christmas All Roads Lead Home

We just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. During this holiday season we are taking a step back and enjoying some much needed time with our families. But we will be back with the New Year...with new patterns, posts, and a few surprises! Until then we hope you find yourself safe, warm, and surrounded by the ones you love. ... View the Post

Christmas· Seasonal

3 Simple Neighbor Gifts (and FREE printables!)

I am feeling a bit last minute this year but this weekend we did work on some neighbor and friend gifts that I though I would share 3 Simple Neighbor Gifts today in case any of you needed some quick gifts as well. And I am sharing the printables that we designed for each of the three gifts so hopefully you can benefit from them too! First up is our neighbor gift for this year, because who doesn't love a huge chocolate bar to enjoy for the holidays! You can download the printable for ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Giving Comfort and Joy

I was reminded last week that while we all strive for "the perfect holiday" season that things aren't always so. By the end of last week I had learned of three friends who in two days lost family members in very unexpected tragedies and my heart was so sad for them. Then I get a text from my son that same afternoon that his high school was on "lockout" and he didn't know what was going on but they were told it was not a drill. He was texting me from a dark room where everyone was sitting in ... View the Post