Category Archives: sewing

Semi-homemade Gifts

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Jennifer

This was originally posted over at Sunny Vanilla a few weeks ago when Jennifer asked me to be a part of her Homemade for the Holidays week. Enjoy! When Jennifer asked me to participate in the Homemade for the Holidays … Continue reading →

Posted in art work, budget, christmas, crafts, decorations, family, gifts, sewing | 9 Comments

Pennant Bunting

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Jennifer

These are the windows in our office / playroom/ game room. They looked a little bare so I decided to spruce them up. So here’s what I came up with: The bunting has some pops of turquoise in it which … Continue reading →

Posted in art work, bargains, budget, crafts, decorations, sewing | 5 Comments

Mermaid Costume

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jennifer

I made my daughter’s Halloween costume this year. She is going as a mermaid. Or she might be Bette Midler. You be the judge. The resemblance is striking I know. Caroline loves mermaids so this was a natural choice this … Continue reading →

Posted in caroline, clothes, dress up, dresses, holiday, sewing | 33 Comments

Pitching a Tent

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jennifer

Our house is where bed linens go to die. It is beyond ridiculous. Enter my closet and you will find an abundance of old comforters, worn sheets, mismatched pillowcases, and scratchy throws. We could probably open a homeless shelter in … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, Alex, budget, camping, caroline, crafts, dress up, furniture, nap time, parenting, reading, sewing | 7 Comments

IKEA Elephant Off My Back

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jennifer

Why is it projects always take 98% longer than you think they will? I bought this IKEA chair back in January. It was in the clearance section since it didn’t have a bottom. I picked it up and thought, “Great … Continue reading →

Posted in city craft, crafts, decorations, furniture, house projects, sewing | 4 Comments

Sew Wrong

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jennifer

I have no idea how to sew correctly. I do not read tutorials. I do not read books. I cannot read a pattern. I simply look at pictures and try to copy the idea. Sometimes it turns out. Sometimes not. … Continue reading →

Posted in christmas, city craft, decorations, placemats, sewing | 7 Comments