For those of you who weren't aware, Saturday was my birthday :) I won't tell you how old I am... lets just say I turned 21 for the 7th or 8th time :p Fortunately Mule had this weekend off work and we were able to spend my Birthday Weekend (yes thats right my birthday encompasses a whole weekend!) … [Read more...]

I've started all the prep work to make a "rag quilt". Holy squares Batman!! Now to cut up the filler(going to upcycle an old blanket) and get to sewing :D I'm linked up here... … [Read more...]

Since I moved to Texas, I've been sending and receiving alot of cards and letters in the mail. Mostly they've been strewn across the desk in the office and I've wanted something nice to keep them in. I also wanted a place to put cards I've made for friends and somewhere to put the stamps I seem so … [Read more...]

Its a few days early, but I got my Birthday present today :) Her name is Kai, she's 10 weeks old and 3/4 German Shepherd and 1/4 lab. Isn't she just the sweetest thing? She's a quiet, cuddly puppy. She LOVES belly rubs! She did amazing on the car ride home, but she is not a fan of being … [Read more...]

I've decided that I am the master of smaller projects on my sewing machine. I spent a good part of saturday making a whole bunch of smaller things. Mostly Hot/Cold rice packs. Mule tends to get a lot of boo-boos and we never have enough ice for the aches and pains. These are so easy to make! … [Read more...]

I started by picking some coordinating fabric in a simple cotton blend.I decided I wanted to try something a little funky :) And came up with the idea to do wide columns. I cut the fabric into 4 inch wide strips, and then cut the patterned fabric at random lengths. I measured the blue strips to … [Read more...]

HURRAY!!!! I finished the purse/bag I started yesterday. And I have to say I am quite proud of myself :) It turned out far better than I ever thought. I'm going to take some nice pics of it tomorrow so I can show you :) And I'll tell you all about the process. … [Read more...]

I got my sewing machine back thanks to my very handy Dad-in-law-to-be,So I thought I'd try my hand at a "simple" sewing project. I've done some sewing in the past, but its been a year or 2. I started with a basic hem.Started doing some smocking. Got about 8 inches down (what I measured from another … [Read more...]