Spring Has Sprung

Well, in my mind, spring has sprung. This may seem odd since the weather we are having is the most like winter we've had all season. But I don't care, I'm going with my gut feeling, and I feel like it's time to make spring dresses!

This is definitly my most favorite thing to sew, and I love to make them with recycled vintage bed linens. Anyone recognize this print from their childhood?

There's still plenty of time for you to get your name in for the hat giveaway, don't miss out.

Hat Giveaway

In celebration that winter is now more than halfway over, and I am pleased to notice that just next month spring will be here, I am going to be giving away one of my crocheted hats!!

By leaving a comment right here on my blog, I will enter your name into a big hat to be drawn exactly one week from today, Sunday February 15th. The winner will be able to pick from the hats available in my shop, which come in an assortment of colors and sizes.

Now, if you really want one of these babies I'll even give you an extra chance to win by posting about this giveaway on your blog (and letting me know) I'll enter your name a second time into the drawing!

P.S. While your in the giveaway mood, you might want to head over to my dear friend Toni's blog Simple Sparrow. She has an incredibly creative mind and is a very talented photographer. She has made some lovely journals and is giving one away!!

Mother Necessity

My daughter, Ruby, attends a music class at her school, and just recently received her very own Glockenspiel (what do you mean you don't know what that is?). Well, because I wanted to keep that baby protected, but mostly because I have a need to make bags, I went ahead and made an adorable, padded, custom bag for her brand new Glockenspiel (I still can't say that word without giggling).

Valentine Art

I thought this was a great Valentine art project for the kiddos! I found it at Art Projects for Kids. What do I consider a great art project for kids?

Not too many obscure materials (I don't like the idea of having to go buy a bunch of stuff I won't ever use again).

Not needing a lot of detail, or specific skill (but wouldn't be boring if you did have such skills).

Having great results, (enough to make the artist proud and confident).

I'm planning on having my girls reproduce this idea, in some shape or form, this Valentine's season, perhaps turn this idea into cards for loved ones...

Diving In

Yes, today I'm diving in. I've been savoring this stack of new fabric all week, and finally had a chance to do something with it. After all that beautiful sunny hot weather, I am now totally enjoying our few days of rain.

Winter?

sisters :: sun :: inspiration :: rest :: joy

Craft Night

Little sister's pin project...


Big sister's hankercheif project...


Like mother, like daughter...

Big sister's self arranged still life, and photo...