I was a terrible knitter in the beginning. Slow and scared. Terrified to make a mistake or take on a project that was anything past garter stitch. Several years later, I've lost my fear. I'll take on lace, colorwork, socks, you name it. Fear no longer keeps me from tackling a project. Because I've actually reached the point where I can both correct mistakes as I go and finish most projects in a reasonable amount of time, I feel alright about splurging on luxurious and quite … [Read more...]
DIY Minecraft shoes
This past weekend, we took Alex to the Vans store to pick out a new pair of shoes. He originally chose a brightly colored pair and just when we thought we were done, the Vans employee that was helping get Alex fitted said, "You know, a lot of people like to buy the plain white slip-ons and use fabric markers to create their own design." Alex's eyes got huge and bright. He was sold on the idea! So we bought a white pair of shoes and headed home with only a vague idea of how we would paint … [Read more...]
Heating Pad Tutorial
So this is a project that's been in the back of my mind for months, but it took finding the perfect fabric to get motivated and get going on it. When I laid my eyes on Amy Butler's LOVE flannels, I knew it was time. I chose this vibrant, yet soothing flannel and got busy. See, there's a particular day each month *ahem* that makes me yearn for a good, heavy heating pad, but by the time my body reminds me that I want it....well, I'm just too crabby to sew. ;) This month, though, I'm … [Read more...]
Toddler Halter Top Sewing Tutorial
With warm weather not too far away, I've got ideas for spring/summer outfits running through my head. The first one pattern I wanted to come up with was a simple halter top for Elliott. One that I can sew in an hour and make her a bunch out of different fabrics. I gave it a shot yesterday and was successful on my first try, so today I made a second one and will share my 'pattern' with you. Elliott is a tiny little thing. She just turned 2, but can still fit in some 18 month stuff. The … [Read more...]