but I finished the collar on Hannah's dress. Next time, can someone please remind me about how long it would actually take to handsew on over 100 little bunchy-flower-thingies? A long.....long time. So, thus the hot glue gun. (And you can't even tell.)I actually made the collar detachable from the dress because it dawned on me that if I wash it....I will have a frayed mess of a collar. So I cut another piece of interfacing...sewed, sewed, and sewed some more and then broke out the hot glue ... View the Post
Facet No. 5: Meet the Minute—The List
As with all of her chapters Ms. Hoole has written out a complete list to help us master the chapter. Here's her list to help us make the most of our time and "meet the minute".#1. Maintain good working conditions.#2. Keep everything within reach.#3. Make use of the best appliances and cleaning agents available.#4. Avoid making work for yourself.#5. Eliminate unnecessary steps--avoid "busy work".#6. Dovetail your activities.#7. Work quickly.#8. Conserve your energy.#9. Have some minute ... View the Post
$5 Friday…a thrift store edition
I had to run into DI the other night to get a trophy for my husband's work. He got the exciting job of staying with three kids in the car, that lucky duck. And because I was passing the aisle, I just had to check the pattern section....I just had to. (As he immediately says, "what in the world took you so long?" when I get back in the car.) Umm. Patterns?And this is what I found. 4 1960's children's patterns. (My older 2 kids are obsessed with the Brady Bunch right now which we watch during ... View the Post
If You Need a Good Laugh
I've just been laughing so hard I woke up my kids. I am tired but instead of going to bed like a normal person I'm out googling random stuff which tonight, led me to this little gem: http://www.craftfail.com/ I can't stop laughing. And I can't decide which failed crafting attempt is my favorite...the 3-D fabric star for Charlie Brown's Christmas tree, the woman who tole painted and bedazzled her tennis shoes, the sad case of the cupcake liner garland or the "hairless Chewbacca pancake". Some ... View the Post
Christmas Dress, Part Deux
Yes, I am on Christmas dress number 2....this time around the family is going to be in lime green, charcoal gray and cream. There is a story...I want to use the outfits again for a big family function in February (Isaac's adoption finalization-yippee!) and decided it was better not to make the colors so Christmasey.I made the same shift dress but this time changed the top up a bit. I have been in love with these dresses from Katiedid (I am sad that a crazy ruined her blog for everyone....she ... View the Post
Facet No. 5: Meet the Minute
For the next two weeks this is my charge:"An ideal homemaker makes the best use of her time and energy by being efficient so that she is able not only to keep up with her housework, but she is able to be a companion to her husband and a friend and teacher to her children. She is able to pursue some personal interests which further contribute to their happiness and development."---Ms. HooleRight now Gracie is sleeping and Simon is playing so I'm off to clean up and reset the preschool room for ... View the Post
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