When I need one little detail to add to a project, my button collection is fantastic, but when I need 3 or 4 that match, I want to kick something. Preferably the button jar. Recently I laid out every single button (yes, it’s a choking mess, do this during nap time) and started organizing them. […]
Last week I gave you a simplified overview of the Introduction to Sewing e-course, and today you’ll get a little feel for the Intermediate Sewing Techniques e-course. Is it new to the site? No newer than the other course, so maybe you’ve already looked through this e-course, but I’d like to highlight my favorite parts […]
My parents stop by for the shortest, most fantastic weekend ever. Fish’n’chips, hiking, scenic picnic, car show, baseball, and lots and lots of muddy buddies. I opt to build a fort around the air mattress before taking it down from my parents’ visit. Would the magic of it wear off if I left it up […]
I’ve been busy during nap time for the past few months putting together some sewing e-courses. The first course covers everything from learning the parts of the sewing machine, to sewing on a curve and adjusting the stitch. It includes 10 lessons and 5 projects. Is it perfect? Oh, goodness, no. I’m sure I’ll be […]
There’s just nothing quite like the smell of a new book, nothing like turning a crisp page. Every shelf deserves a book, and every book deserves a great bookmark. And that’s all there is to it. MATERIALS NEEDED 12″x2″ felt 1 yd ribbon matching thread INSTRUCTIONS 1.Cut the ribbon into 6″ strips. 2. Line the […]