Posted in completed projects, family, sewing, spring 08, tagged spring sewing, that darn kat pattern on May 26, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Can you feel the love I have for that darn kat round neck pattern I just love it. It is hard to find clothes that are to me symbolic of “girl” clothes, meaning clothes that are not too old for young girls. It is easy enough to find sweet clothes for babies, and small [...]
Posted in Life, canning/ preserving, completed projects, tagged homemade strawberry jam, preserving, homekeeping on May 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
~fresh strawberries from the Farmer’s Market.
I used this recipe I had 8 quarts of berries, I used 5. I increased the sugar to 6 or 7 cups of sugar, I can not remember. I think 8 seemed like too much. I also increased the lemon juice to 1/2 cup. I had a little extra that I [...]
Posted in completed projects, crochet, recycling/repurposing, refashion wardrobe, sewing, summer sheet swap skirt, thrifting, tagged crochet, refashion wardrobe, sewing on April 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Taking a break from the garden, I spent a little time sewing today. I am going to participate in the Polka Dot Creations Summer Skirt Sheet Swap so, I found this great sheet at the GW yesterday. It was the right size and I love the pattern …. got it home and went to wash [...]
Posted in animal rescue, cat and dog, children's projects, completed projects, scarfs, tagged A Place to Bark!, animal rescue, quilted scarf, sewing on January 19, 2008 | No Comments »
I found a cause that really spoke to my heart! We have 3 dogs and one little kitty who are all rescue animals. Every-time I see or hear of animals being destroyed at pounds it really hurts me. I know I can not save every animal. I also know that no matter how many times [...]
Posted in completed projects, recycling, sewing, thrifting, tagged pots, sewing, thift store finds, vintage sheets on January 7, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Vintage sheets are my obsession lately. I have been picking them up at my gw and junior league shops. I love the Butterick 3314 and have been busy making some jammies. Fun!
On another note, I picked this little gem up at the gw. I love it. I am not sure if it is really [...]
Posted in completed projects, family, knitting, tagged amy butler wall art, knitted toddler wristlets, new year resolution on December 31, 2007 | 2 Comments »
In an attempt to freshen up my work-area/computer area I made some wall art from some Amy Butler double sided paper.. I purchased this from Michael’s. I popped it onto some cork board tiles and voila ~ wall art!!
They had some really cool bits and bobs that coordinated with the paper, but I restrained myself…
Wristlets [...]
Posted in Handmade Christmas!, completed projects, family, sewing, tagged Handmade Christmas!, quilted coasters on December 17, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Crazy quilted coasters, originally uploaded by jennbennstar.
Coaster’s on the fly…
These were quick and easy to make. I cut fabric leftover from my Rubblework scarf and pieced these together. I used 5 inch squares of linen for the back, and 3 inch squares of the brown and polka dot cotton. I pieced and then quilted them [...]
Posted in Handmade Christmas!, Little Cotton Rabbit, angel, completed projects, sewing, tagged Christmas angel, Life, memories. Handmade gifts., sewing, trees on December 10, 2007 | No Comments »
Gifts are being made and our tree has some trimmings. We are slowly making our way.
I still have so much to do, and too little time, but that is nothing new. I am quite sure I am not alone in that …
Here are a few sentimental memories that I would like to share… tree!
angel
here is the sentimental bit~ [...]
Posted in completed projects, family, sewing, thrifting, tagged Christmas party and Simplicity 3533, sewing on December 8, 2007 | 2 Comments »
We had my work party tonight at the University clubIt was a lovely time, a wonderful dinner was served. Friends gathered and laughed and danced much. For this event a simple black dress was purchased. The only thing missing was a wrap/jacket of some sort. I do not like to be bare-armed, I also do [...]
Posted in Handmade Christmas!, completed projects, embroidery, knitting, sewing, tagged elf, embroidery, Handmade Christmas dolls, Handmade Christmas!, sewing on December 3, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Happy December! The time is drawing near. In the spirit of all things Elfie, I have taken inspiration from many places….Here and here (this one really got me going!!)and I know there are many more. Anyhoo, I took my inspiration and focus to come up with …
Eloise~ the Elf!!
We think she is kind of special!
She [...]
|
