I received some lovely replies that a tutorial would be appreciated for my Kid’s Duffel, so here goes: Kid’s Duffel Skill Level – Beginner Items Needed – Fabric – 1 1/3 yard – home decor weight or canvas will work best for this Cotton Cording – 1 yard Cotton Webbing – 2/3 yard plus more {…Continue Reading}
Archive | September, 2011
End of Summer
At the end of August, we rented a cottage on the shore of Lake Huron (that’s the eastern side of the lower peninsula for those of you not up on your Great Lakes geography). Sort of a family of three babymoon in recognition that our family will soon be undergoing some drastic changes when baby #2 {…Continue Reading}
Knitting: Fair Isle Cardigan for Baby
I’ve had the knitting completed on this sweater for a bit, but I finally added the buttons today. That still leaves blocking to do, but I figured close enough to share at this point. This was my first go-round with fair isle knitting, and I think it turned out really well if I do say {…Continue Reading}
Arden’s 1st Day of Preschool
Arden had her first day of preschool today! Her daycare begins the preschool program at 30 months, and Arden reached this milestone exactly in time to begin with the new school year. I’m not sure what’s up with the funny walk and faces – she’s been into walking “like a ladybug” lately. I guess she’ll {…Continue Reading}
Kid’s Duffel II
I shared the Kid’s Duffel I made for my nephew Jack’s birthday here, and knew when I made it that I wanted to make one for Arden. It’s stuffed with bears for the photo shoot, since the one I modeled it after was full of beanie babies, that’s what Arden thinks should go in there {…Continue Reading}
Guest Post at DIY Maternity
I’m guest posting again today over at DIY Maternity – this time it’s my Breastfeeding Aids Roundup post! Megan needed some last minute help and you know I was all over that opportunity! She has amazing patterns for sale under Megan Nielsen maternity & nursing patterns and features fashions submitted by readers. Go check it out!
Guest Post at DIY Maternity
I’m soooo excited! I’m guest posting over at DIY Maternity – go check out my upcycled maternity tee tutorial! Megan put out a call for some last minute help and I was all like “Ooh, ooh! Pick me, pick me!” She has amazing patterns and features under “Mommy Spotlight”. Definitely a must-read!
Nursery Prep: Alphabet Wall Art
Check. Another project off my list! I have this big blank wall behind the guest bed/futon in the nursery, so I went to my favorite resource to find something cute and inexpensive to put there – Etsy! I love Etsy, and not just because I’m a seller on Etsy – I love the concept of {…Continue Reading}
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