life lived creatively
It’s been a little bit since I’ve done a yarny post & this one is full of fiber fun! I’ve been a little obsessed with pinning all things weaving lately, especially crafters using unusual things for a weaving frame. I decided to re-purpose the branch from an older Halloween project & try out some branch […] Read more…
It’s time for the Merry Christmas Sew-Along ~ Ornament #9! This is my last ornament design & can’t believe we’ve almost reached the end of the sew-along. It’s been so much fun seeing everyone’s version of the ornaments! As I mentioned before, I’ve partnered with my friend Monique of Farm House Quilts to bring y’all […] Read more…
Today I’m taking a little detour from my usual sewing & fiber posts to join in a Christmas Tree Decor Blog Hop! I’m super excited to share my Christmas tree with y’all because I did something a little different this year. Making a tomato cage Christmas tree for my table was the best solution […] Read more…
This year’s 100 mile yard sale turned out to be a fabric lover’s dream! I stumbled upon a man with bolts & bolts of fabric & he was practically giving it away! Many fabrics bought second hand tend to have a musty smell like they’ve been sitting in someone’s attic for eons. Today I’m going […] Read more…
Today’s pattern is one I designed many years ago for my son. He left for college this past week, leaving behind some things to be sorted. I found the “original” dinosaur among his things & thought it would be fun to share the pattern. This stuffed dinosaur pattern will be great for upcoming Christmas gifts […] Read more…
It’s Labor Day & most people are out grilling burgers & celebrating the end of the summer. What am I doing? Well making of course! I’ve got some great sewing projects coming up this month on the blog, but today I’m taking a “blog break”. Today I’ll give you some links to past sewing/crochet […] Read more…
I mentioned in my Monthly Roundup post that I followed along with the Summer Sew Along over at Needle & Foot Fine Fabrics. Since I needed to finish all the edges still, I thought I’d share how I do it. Finishing necklines & arm holes & doing hems is always something I put off! It’s […] Read more…