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Thrifted Thursday: Peg Doll Canvas Tutorial

Ok, so everyone knows that I'm crazy about peg dolls so it should seem just about right that I figured out how to hang them on my walls.  I promise one day I'll give up the Peggies.  But that day is not today and today I'm sharing how to make peg doll canvases. What does this have to do with "Thrifted Thursday"?  Well, I made this little lady out of thrifted fabric and am planning on making some more out of some other, more obviously thrifted (and 60's) fabric. Anyways, if you want to make ... View the Post

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A Christmas Jumper…finished!

(It's been so dreary here....so bad lighting (and an outlet!)....sorry.)I got the final hem done on the dress and it is ready to go for our Holiday events!  I am now on the lookout for some knee socks (we are going total 70's little girl with this look).  I found some at Target a while back but they have disappeared (or at least for now).  Anyone found any cute white knee socks lately?I also am in LOVE with that little white blouse.  I sewed it from this vintage pattern but I am plugging away ... View the Post

Dresses

Oh….Do I Ever Have Some News For You….

First of all I finally finished this dress that I started for Gracie almost a year ago.  Actually I finished the dress way back then but then didn't finish the pinafore until this afternoon.  It's a little Alice in Wonderlandy but I'm cool with that.  And Grace loves it so I know it will get some good wear.As for the news---  #1.  The winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway is Alyssa H!!!  (We will be emailing you soon!)#2.  We will be having another super giveaway for you all this Friday.  #3.  ... View the Post

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A Christmas Jumper

I did get a bit of sewing into this long holiday break.  Speaking of which, did you have a wonderful holiday?  Ours was so relaxing and nice, I am going to miss having the whole family home and together.  I really love having everyone home....it's the homebody in me. {Except when the quarreling starts....ha...but thankfully there wasn't too much.}  We got some lights put up outside, the Christmas trees put up {we decided on the presents tree up in the loft--I am hoping it will be safer up there} ... View the Post

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Easy sewing projects….

I haven't had much time to sew lately, but I am hoping to get back into the swing of things soon.  I have a whole list of holiday gifts to get made....yikes.But, here is one little project from this week.  It's the denim Starboard Skirt for my niece Emma and an easy cape and felt hat to match.  Not that they will be worn all together, but I took the picture together so I could get them sent off.  {Too bad the package is still sitting on my counter to be mailed, sorry Becca....I promise ... View the Post