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Techniques· Tutorials

Using Vintage Patterns for Tweens

I am excited to show you this week (and next) some great fall pieces for my tween.This post was originally part of Sew cool for the Tween Scene talking about some of sewist's favorite patterns for tweens.  Here is what I said about sewing for older girls.... I know that the series is all about a favorite Tween Sewing Pattern---but I just can't pick one--so I am going to talk about how I approach sewing for my tween ;)  One of the first things you need to know about me is my love for ... View the Post

09.29.14

Boys

Orange, flannel and polka dots….

Today we are taking part in Riley Blake Designs Flannel tour...and it is absolutely perfect timing.  The youngest was in desperate need of some new lounge-wear because his old ones were half-way up the calves (more like capris!) and only 3/4 sleeves.  But he would still insist on putting them on every night.  I even tried to hide the last too-small pair at the top of his closet and he still found them. But how could I blame him.....I love soft flannel lounging wear too...especially because the ... View the Post

09.26.14

Halloween

Halloween Costume-opalooza!

Every year liZ and I decide that we want to do some simple Halloween costumes for kids that anyone can do.  But it seems every year that time gets away from us, so we set a goal to get started early and really get some costume ideas out there.  Some we have just recently thought of...and others we have been mulling over for quite some time now. And we are excited to show you over the next couple of weeks exactly what we have been working on! The first one is a dress done four ways.  The ... View the Post

09.25.14

The Art of Homemaking

How To Ask Your Kids “So How Was School Today?” Without Asking Them “How Was School Today?” (The Printable Versions)

A few weeks ago I typed up and posted some questions that I was asking my 4th and 1st graders after school....it was something that was on my mind and I decided to share it....I thought maybe someone else might want to try a few of them to...I didn't realize it would get such a large response... ...I guess we all want to find ways to keep lines of communication with our children open... I know the questions aren't perfect.  I realize that you need to gauge when the right time to talk to your ... View the Post

09.24.14

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking….stick to it!

  I think my art of homemaking post is more for me today than anyone else....but I will share it just in case. Yesterday, I learned to hang wall paper.  Luckily I had the sense to hire someone who had done it before---because normally I am just the "jump in there and figure it out kind of person."  But somehow I knew I'd spent good money on wallpaper---and I didn't want to mess it up. ... View the Post

09.23.14

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On the Horizon….

Oh my goodness....there are so many things that Elizabeth and I want to tell all of you.  We've been working so so so SO HARD behind the scenes on some projects that we are very excited about...but can't share yet. I know...that is so dumb to tell you we are working on projects but can't share....what's the point in that???  Well, the point is that  we are working hard and we are excited and if we don't seem as present as we usually do we want you to know why.  And the why is because we are ... View the Post

09.22.14

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