Today we have Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House with us. I fell in love with Hayley’s sweet designs with lovely hand embellishments on her adorable kids when she competed on (and won!) Project Run & Play Season 5. Her Beaute Classique winning look was just. so. stinkin’. cute! Now for a little history on {…Continue Reading}
Today we welcome Michelle from Falafel and the Bee who is the first guest for the series. She’s sharing a blanket stitch embroidery technique for a finishing touch on garments. I became smitten with Michelle’s whimsical contributions as she sewed along with Project Run & Play, particularly her Art Inspired Dress which she based on a {…Continue Reading}
Welcome folks! Â I’m kicking off the series today with my version of a project that started this whole idea whirring in my head: I posted about this embroidered pillowcase my Mom had given me from my Grannie’s linen closet after she passed away. Â At the time I wrote about it I asked “Does anybody {…Continue Reading}
Tomorrow is the kickoff for The Lost Arts of Sewing series. Yay!! I can’t wait to show you all the fun I’ve been getting from all of the amazing guests! As part of the series I will be opening a linky for you all to share your lost arts. I know not everyone has a {…Continue Reading}
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CB2 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.You’ve heard of the Novogratz’ right? Bob and Courtney are known for their quirky and fun style and can be seen on popular TV design shows.CB2 and Novogratz CollectionWell, they’ve teamed up with CB2 to design a {…Continue Reading}
We’re getting ready for Arden’s big dance recital this weekend, and then we’re prepping for vacation, and… The Lost Arts of Sewing Series will be kicking off on the 20th. I cannot wait to see what everyone is going to show us. If you haven’t already begun following these great ladies, here is the list {…Continue Reading}
I’ve received the fabulous opportunity to be a crafts contributor at Growing Up Gabel where Camille writes about trying to build an organic and self-sufficient lifestyle for her family. With Father’s Day on the horizon, I’m sharing a simple sewing tutorial to make a DIY “POP” Beverage Holster. Â Go check it out and the rest {…Continue Reading}
How cute is this knit watermelon dress from Lil Blue Boo?!! Ashley had yet another brilliant idea and is now offering a dress of the month with a different themed dress each month. As if that isn’t enough, there are all sorts of goodies included – a gift and two double sided trading cards. That {…Continue Reading}
Thanks for linking up your thrifty goodies this week! Feel free to snag a button below if you were featured: Sheryl at The Wilderness Wife brings us her zipper pathway reveal. So cool! Jeanne at I Dream of Jeanne Designs shows us this amazing floor – can you believe it’s painted subfloor? Heidi at Greendoodle {…Continue Reading}
Remember this dress? When I posted it I said I would do a little tutorial for how to get nice flat seams when piecing curves? Â It fell by the wayside, but I got the perfect kick in the rear when Terra from Mama Says Sew asked me to participate in her awesome Just Sew Series. {…Continue Reading}
