Maybe some of you share my predicament. Our children are asked to bring their Halloween costumes to school for a Halloween parade. Like me, you … Read More
Sally Dress
In case you missed the news yesterday, Shannon has just released the Sally Dress pattern! You can purchase it here. The pattern covers the 2T-8 … Read More
Geranium Dress
I just finished up a quick sewing project for my littlest girl, this Geranium Dress. She rarely gets dresses made for her since she has … Read More
Seahorse Skirt
School gets out next week and it’s time to update Lily’s wardrobe for summer! I’ve noticed a sea horse trend in children’s clothing this year. … Read More
Easter Bunny Bag
My little girl asked me for a purse. A few years ago, I made her older sister a bunny bag for Easter. I reworked the … Read More
Butterfly Cardigan
Continuing on with the spring wardrobe enhancements…today, Lily gets a new cardigan! I purchased a plain cardigan at Target and then appliqued the butterfly, half on … Read More
Aspen Frost PJs
BasicGrey is introducing a new fabric line, Aspen Frost, that will be available in stores in June. It’s such a fun Christmas collection. I know … Read More
Bunny Skirt Tutorial
Ahh, what picture of a little girl with bare legs is complete without a few bruises? Although there is snow outside my window and I … Read More
February Break Sewing
This post could also be titled “Not at Quilt Con.” I found myself wishing that I was at Quilt Con a number of times today … Read More
Paint Smock Tutorial
You can find me on the BasicGrey blog today, sharing the directions to make this cute and functional Paint Smock using PB&J!
Double Asbury Twist Tutorial and Giveaway!
Today I am happy to be helping Andover Fabrics spread the news that Thomas Knauer’s line Asbury is now available in stores. I decided to … Read More
Hope Chest by Blend Fabrics
I recently got to play with some Hope Chest by Josephine Kimberling courtesy of Blend, a new licensing division of Anna Griffin Inc. I am … Read More
Back to School Applique Tute
Dare I say it? Back to school time is rapidly approaching. Clothing catalogs are filling our mailbox lately. My daughter was looking through one of … Read More
And Summer Begins
Today was the last day of school! We are ready to celebrate summer. Here is Penny at her water table showing off her new skirt. … Read More
Crabtastic Shirred Sundress
I enjoyed whipping up this little sundress for Penny today. It was quick, satisfying, and looks oh so stinkin’ cute on her! I used about … Read More
Simple Pleasures
They have new matching sundresses. They are delighted. They were also so silly during our photo session in the barn that this is the only … Read More
Simplicity 2171
Honestly, we are a good two months away from sundress weather here but we had a freakishly early glimpse into summer last week that gave … Read More
Foiled Again
I’ve been foiled again. Last year, I made my daughters Mary’s Fancy Sash dresses from Girl’s World by Jennifer Paganelli. They were adorable dresses but … Read More
Bounce Blossom Tutu
My latest “Sew What” project is on the Basic Grey Blog today. I was inspired to make a tutu when I received one of their … Read More
Last Minute Tutus
When I posted pictures of Penelope and the library book bag that I made her for Christmas, Carol said that Penny looked like a girl … Read More
More Fall Fashions
At the beginning of each season, I usually find myself making a few new pieces of clothing for the girls. This time, they got coordinating … Read More
Easiest "No Pattern Needed" Skirt Ever
Want to thrill your daughter? I whipped up this skirt in about a half hour and my five year old daughter loves it.For the skirt, … Read More
"Mary’s Fancy Sash Dress"
I won a copy of “Girl’s World” by Jennifer Paganelli from a giveaway at a lovely blog called Flossie Teacakes. The giveaway included an online … Read More
Reversible Bucket Hat
Here is my last project from “Oliver + S Little Things to Sew.” My son requested a reversible bucket hat. It took a fair amount … Read More
"Cozy Winter Hood"
I know what you are thinking…did she just say “Cozy Winter Hood?” Yes, I did. Yes, it is the end of May. Yes, it is … Read More
Too Much Cuteness!
I asked my public library if they would buy a copy of “Oliver + S Little Things to Sew” by Liesl Gibson. And they did! … Read More