My son was invited to a birthday party for a girl this week. I asked him what she might like for a gift. He is … Read More
Ragged Square Mini Quilt
At Mass a few weeks ago, the priest told us of a girl in our parish who was diagnosed with cancer and treated. Just when … Read More
"Charming" Little Skirt
Following the tutorial available on The Merry Church Mouse blog (http://themerrychurchmouse.blogspot.com/2007/08/charming-little-skirt-tutorial.html), I made this “Charming” Little Skirt as a birthday present for my daughter’s friend. … Read More
Handmade Gifts for Me!
OK, so the gifts aren’t for me exactly, they are for Penny, but I enjoyed receiving them! I don’t tend to receive many homemade gifts. … Read More
"Peanut the Wee Elephant" for my Wee Neighbor
One of our little neighbors, Sarah, is turning one this week. I decided to make her Hillary Lang’s “Peanut the Wee Elephant” from Joelle Hoverson’s … Read More
Father’s Day Handkerchiefs
I saw this idea posted on the Sew, Mama, Sew forum (http://bluebirdstudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/papa-kerchief.html ) and knew it would be the perfect gift for my mother’s husband … Read More
Sashiko Embroidery–Part Two!
This one is for Lululiz who, before Penelope was born, wrote: Lululiz said…Thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Back to sewing the … Read More
Mother’s Day Runner
Yes, I made yet another runner. This was my Mother’s Day gift to my mom. Her dining room has a maple colored table, light golden … Read More
My Take on the Crayon Apron
I had never seen a crayon apron until I opened a catalog that came in the mail the other day. I was overcome by the … Read More
Goodbye Gift
I was able to give this gift to its recipient this weekend so now I can blog about it! My little boy’s first best friend … Read More
Flower Hairclip Hanger Tutorial
This is an easy little project but it looks cute and is practical too, especially if you share my hairclip making addiction! I first made … Read More
Knitting Needle Wrap
My good friend has a birthday coming up. She has recently taken up knitting again and I thought she’d like a knitting needle wrap. I … Read More
Wear Me/Wash Me
I found a fun tutorial on Sew Mama Sew for lingerie bags. http://sommerdesigns.typepad.com/sommer_designs/2008/01/tutorial-linger.html.I recently needed gifts for two women who travel a lot and thought … Read More
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