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Gifts For Whoooo Whoooo?

15 Dec

When I spotted this Snuggly Owl pattern by Make It and Love It, I added it to my “must do” list. It’s been about a year, but I have FINALLY moved it from my must do to my finished object list! I decided to make two in coordinating colors for my two dearest nieces. This will [...]

Pick-A-Pocket Purse

9 May

Sewing has been more and more of a passion for me lately. Don’t get me wrong, I love my knitting. But sewing is a different beast. I like the fact that it is all consuming. With knitting, I can still veg in front of my favorite shows on TV. With sewing you are forced to [...]

WIP – A Project Tote

18 Apr

I have been in need of a nice small project tote for a while now. My Bestie Westie over at Peacefully Knitting and I decided to do a “sew a long” together. She sent me a link to this Pick A Pocket pattern months ago. We had been talking about it, and talking about it…finally, we [...]

Booties, Bonnets and Blankets, Oh My!

12 Feb

I finished the Cutie Booties and the Easy Peasy Sock Hat for my friend’s gift. The last piece I wanted to add to the collection was a blanket. I have seen lots of cute custom blankets around lately and figured there has to be a tutorial around that could help me make a simple baby blanket. [...]

Throwing in the Towel

29 Aug

Ugh. As you know, this dress has been on my “WIP” list for a long time. I was very excited to do a quick and easy dress. I am still new to sewing and thought this would be a good start. Today, I started working again on the smocking. I just can’t get it to [...]

Amy Butler-icious Needle Case

21 Apr

This is what inspired me to purchase some Amy Butler fabric for a knitting bag. My Mom purchased this fabric to make me a needle holder for my birthday.  Today, she gave it to me! I couldn’t help myself, as soon as I saw it, I dragged out all my needles and started to fill [...]

Griffin’s Book Nook- Complete

13 Apr

FINALLY, the Griffin Book Nook is complete!

Amy Butler-icious

4 Apr

A fabulous Friday with my Mom was spent at the Portsmouth Fabric Company. I may be new at sewing, but I already knew what fabric I loved. Yes, yummy Amy Butler! Her prints fabulous and delicious! I picked out these fabrics for my Mother. She is making me a knitting needle case for my Birthday. So [...]