A local animal rescue sponsors a Dirty Dog run each year where you can run with your dogs on the trails. Last year I ran with Laser and the oaf dragged me over hill and dale for the entire 5k. Normally, he poops out and I’m dragging him after the first mile or so. Turns out {…Continue Reading}
I finished Arden’s Halloween costume! This was so much fun to do. I also got to try out the embroidery features on my new machine by adding “Chef Arden” to the hat band. I’m so happy with the embroidery and other features on my Janome Memory Craft 9700 that I’ve decided to name it. She will {…Continue Reading}
I made more progress on Arden’s chef costume. I finished up the pants and the hat and of course had to try them on Arden. I know most kids don’t like to wear hats and tear them off at every opportunity. Not Arden. She’s always liked to wear hats which is great since I like to {…Continue Reading}
My first feature! And I’m beginning to see a trend to what I’m working on… It’s fall! I love fall in Michigan, though today is a bit dreary. All the better to stay inside and create cute things and post about them!    I’ve been making these pinafore tops all summer. With the onset of fall and {…Continue Reading}
I can’t take any credit for this one since my Mom made it years ago and gave it to me when they moved to Florida full-time. I get it out every year, and I think it’s great! You’ll need a doormat with a prominent grid pattern. The design could be borrowed from a simple cross {…Continue Reading}
I’m trying to get things figured out early enough to make Arden’s Halloween costume this year. In the running are: Maybe it’s because the model looks a little like Arden, but I can so totally see this! Plus, she could probably wear the skirt and shirt after halloween if I remove the suspenders. Plus, it {…Continue Reading}
