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I shared last week about our last-minute plan for a nursery redo, or should I say: decide-to-do. I got to work this past weekend while The Preacher was out, and put together a simple baby blanket and pillow for color and decor inspiration. You have to start with something inspiring, and with no bedding quite to my liking anywhere, I decided to make my own. When there’s a will, there is a way, I suppose, because I’ve all but called it quits on any more sewing and crafting projects! Because I allowed myself but one weekend to complete this project, I knew it needed to be done fast and efficiently. 6 hours, and $20 later, I now have a baby quilt and decorative pillow for Cinco. I employed the help of Heat’n Bond Ultra Hold Iron-On Adhesive. What.A.Lifesaver. Let me introduce you if you haven’t met already: All you need is an […]
The preacher and I have been married for almost 13 years, and we’ve had kids for 8 of those years….and never have we put up stockings for Christmas. We’re not Santa people; in fact, we support the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and Santa Claus about as much as we enjoy dressing up and stocking up on candy. I know, we are a wild bunch. This year, however, I made stockings for the whole family. Just for the fun of it. The coziness of it. The practicality of having a place to stuff chaptick, gadgets, mints, or a new set of pencils. We’re all filling them for each other, though I don’t think any of us require a plate of cookies as motivation. It couldn’t hurt, though. {smile} The rough sketch: And, because the total investment made was less than $10 and an evening at home, I could afford to […]
…on a custom order nursing cover up for stylish mama of four. I’m loving it. A small detail that adds so much to such a practical accessory!
I recently had the joy of making handbags for both my mother and my mother-in-law. The best part of creating, is creating for someone special. Picking out fabric, designing for her needs, keeping her personality in mind. These are all the privileges of custom handmade. And, the privilege for me, is the joy of giving it. For my mother-in-law: An elegant little tote for her Bible and study notes. Amy Butler “Love” fabric in periwinkle “Bali Gate.” A crimson trim on the gathered front pocket adds an unexpected pop of color. Everyone who knows mom, knows she never wastes a thing, and therefore, favors using pencils down to little stumps. So, a little matching pencil case was made for her assortment of mini writing utensils. For my mother: My mom is a writer, and never leaves home without journal, pen, ink, Bible, and a myriad of other bibliophilia paraphernalia. Utility […]
I’m so happy and thankful to share that my handmade fabric handbags have all but sold out locally at Hip Stitch. (Consequently, you will notice that items are deleted, once sold, from my etsy shop, and not marked as “sold.”) I took three more bags I’ve been working on over to Hip Stitch today. The lovely ladies over there informed me that one of my handmade purses that sold yesterday, was on it’s way to Missouri for the customer’s daughter, who’s just beginning to sew. That does my heart good. Selling handmade goods is rewarding, but inspiring others is far more satisfying. Hope you are busy creating and gifting…and if you run out of time, these three are at Hip Stitch right now! (*I will not be posting these three bags on etsy for now as things have been selling so well locally. Anything that is still already in the […]
I love the solace and quiet that sewing provides when one is feeling pensive. Idle hands do little for fostering morale. So, when the laundry’s folded, the dishes are put away, and the kids are down, I am occasionally found withdrawn to the retreat of my small sewing table, busy creating and thinking…and making girly baby blankets. To give, to keep, or to finally put in the store.
When a cherished friend leaves for Ethiopia to pick up her new baby girl, a part of me can’t help but go with her. She and her husband (and their oldest!) are on their way right now… A diaper bag unlike anything I’ve made thus far (yes, I ACTUALLY followed a pattern…for the most part *grin*) may be on its way to greet this precious baby as well. And if it does make the long awaited journey…with it goes much prayer, blessing, and love. I couldn’t be more eager to meet this new little girl who will be a part of our lives…we can’t wait to rush you home, Havi!
You want to see another sewing project, you say? Well, I just happen to have one to share! You may have noticed that there has been zip.zero.nada. in my etsy shop since its inception last Fall. And I’m not sure if I’ll ever get around to it… Sewing is such a major event in my current hobby-unfriendly pace of life. The only thing that can convince me to block off time and a corner of my bedroom for a creative endeavor is the hope of blessing a friend for a special occasion. As handmade birthday gifts from me are a tradition with a small group of girl-friends, I’ve been busy getting this ready for its little debut in celebrating the 37th birthday of a longtime friend. As much as I would love to offer a tutorial on how this bag was made, there just isn’t time for that. I can, […]
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