My church is opening up a new Christian school this fall, and has been hosting various fundraisers to fund the expansion. This past weekend they hosted a yard sale.I meant to be there when it opened at 7:30, but I was moving very slowly on Saturday. I didn't make it there until almost 9:30, so many of the items had already been sold. But, as I was walking around I noticed a box hidden under a table. It was a box full of craft supplies. Woo Hoo!I ... Read the Post...
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Jumping in feet first
Well, I think I might have completely lost my mind! I have signed up for Sew Mama Sew's Make it Wear it challenge. The challenge: to sew a piece of clothing in the month of June.Now, I've only been sewing with the machine for a week and a half, but I am jumping in feet first. After all, what is the worst that can happen?Poor Theo!I've chosen this super simple pattern, or so the instructions say. We'll see exactly how simple it really is.I'm ... Read the Post...
Punkin’ Cupcake (Destash Along Project #13)
It has been awhile since I've done a destash along project. This past weekend I decided to continue with my machine sewing and dug through my fabric stash to make this little sweetie: I love my little cupcake plushie. I didn't have any light colored fabric for the top, so I used some left over Halloween fabric I had purchased last year. It really looks very fall-ish. Ooh, I can't wait for fall. Only 4 months away!!!For the bottom, I used some ... Read the Post...
Granny Along Week #5
Welcome to week 5 of the granny along.Since it is Memorial Day today, I thought we'd take it a little easy this week. Week 5 task: crochet 2 granny squares; post pictures of your squares or your progress Extra task: tell your favorite summer recipe. Feel free to post a picture and/or recipe.. . . . . . . . . . . . .I got so wrapped up in sewing with my machine this week that my crocheting took a back seat. I only finished my green centers. I now ... Read the Post...