Over the summer I found about 3 yards of this wierd, blue, stretchy, textured fabric (that smelled like moth balls) at a local thrift store. So I bought it for $2, brought it home, and washed it twice. Then last month I made Grace a back to school skirt with a small piece of it. The only problem with it is that for some reason Grace thinks she needs to wear it with a "pirate belt". (With all the sickness I had during the pregnancy Grace watched way too many movies and tv shows---especially ... View the Post
Flutter Sleeve Tutorial
Thanks everyone for your votes. It was a fun outfit to make....and it made me find an awesome discovery. You can turn a dress pattern around and make a coat out of it! Ok...here is the thing for the dress. You already have the tutorial! I made this dress from "The School Girl Jumper" that we made a couple of weeks ago. I did add some modifications which I will tell you about. Dress Modifications: 1. Make the bodice neckline higher. I did do the darts and fitted it several times ... View the Post
Mount Rushmore– Keystone, South Dakota
Ok, about forever ago I promised you a post on our little excursion back from Il. And I am finally holding to that promise...better late than never, right?Well, it was this guy that encouraged us to go to Mt. Rushmore....He is our history buff and since it was only adding another day and a half to our trip....we thought "let's do it."The day we were there was GORGEOUS...not too hot or too cold and the sky was clear and blue. We went early in the morning (which I would recommend...by 11 am it ... View the Post
A Clown Treat
Did you ever have these clown cones at Baskin Robbins when you were little? They were definately a special treat in our family...but I loved when we got them. So, for the August birthday celebration, I decided that is was time to add some icecream cone clowns to our family celebration. If you want to make some, here's how I did mine. Using your icecream scoop, drop rounded icecream scoops into cupcake liners and stick a cone on top. Refreeze. Then frost with star tip. I used this ... View the Post
Art of Homemaking—Back to School
When it comes to back to school, this is what we want our little ones to know everyday...... "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. " --Christopher Robin to Pooh ~ A.A. Milne and if you haven't voted yet this weekend.....go HERE. And to those of you that have. A sincere thanks. ... View the Post
Project Run and Play is here….
Nevermind the fact that Liz had her baby this week and things have been a bit crazy getting things done---we are glad it is finally here!!! The first theme of Project Run & Play this round is Back to School. And since you know Liz and I pretty well, we just had to put a vintage spin on the theme. So, we give you.... Liz made Simon's darling outfit of a white poplin shirt, his tie and knickers. And I made Hannie's "modern Jane" twirly dress and matching polka-dotted jacket with a peter pan ... View the Post
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