I have been thinking a lot lately about why I like to sew. And although I think there are many reasons, one in particular comes to mind. My sister and I were talking one day a year or so ago and she said that she had read somewhere that a woman should do something every day that can't be undone. Because clean houses get messy; clean dishes inevitably get dirty and well, the mountain of laundry (especially this week) never seems to end. So while I have learned to like those tasks (a post for ... View the Post
$5 Friday–Vintage Button Love
Since it's been a bit of a Vintage Week around here...I wanted to share some of my favorite additions to vintage dresses and rompers....VINTAGE BUTTONS. And they are a love. Or more like an obsession.I really think vintage buttons pull an outfit together. And this is probably my favorite collection of them. They came from someone who I am sure kept every button of every piece of clothing. Most of the buttons still have threads attached....some are very worn....but all are so pretty. Above, ... View the Post
Sewing tools
(Please know, I am not getting paid to tell you about these. I just really love them.)Ok, so you may or may not own these same tools, and you may or may not have the same feelings I have. But. I. Love. Them.I use them almost every time I sew. And they are not expensive. (So, my style.)So, if you don't know about them....let me introduce you to my little friends...(isn't that from a movie?....sorry, it's late).The first is a.....Love this tool. Especially, if you don't have a serger. You. ... View the Post
Reflections and Predictions
*BTW---Is our blog showing up on your google readers accurately? It's not on mine and I noticed that it is not updating the new posts on the side of my personal blog? Any suggestions as to what could be wrong?A few days ago we shared some of our Reflections and Predictions over at Sew, Mama, Sew. You should go read all of them....we want all of their predictions to come true! (More amazing fabric lines, more sewers, more sewing conferences, ect.)But we also want to hear from you! What are ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking—Moment’s I’ll Remember and a Question
Earlier this month we were able to take a trip to my favorite place on earth----Disneyland.Yes, it really is my favorite place on earth and I could talk about why for hours and hours. However, that is not what this post is about.Today's post is about this, my favorite photo from the vacation.It's a photo of my dad taking a picture of my Grace.I don't know if any of you will know what I am asking when I say, "Do you ever take pictures with your heart---when you see something that you want to ... View the Post
Some Things I Had to Wait Until After Christmas to Share Plus Two Excellent Things
Ok, so there were a few things that I needed to wait until after Christmas to share. Like this guy: He's one of a series that I made for my little brother who is a big Simpson's fan. (Don't worry I won't make you suffer through a photo montage of all the paintings that I made.) I just free handed some of my favorite supporting characters onto canvases of various sizes and shapes. Next I painted the drawings in with acrylic paint and drew over the top of them with a black colored pencil. ... View the Post
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