I never intended to go on such a lengthy hiatus, but here we are; it's 2022! It's been a whirlwind since becoming my mother's caregiver, continuing to homeschool, home renovations, and sewing all the things, but God is always good and faithful. I am so thankful for your prayers and support through all the transitions … Continue reading Hey There!
Join me and make your own felt pumpkin banner just in time for pumpkin season! Invite a friend and make it a fun crafternoon! In this workshop, you will receive materials to make one 6ft long felt pumpkin banner. Each kit includes enough supplies to make one banner as pictured and few extra goodies to … Continue reading Pumpkin Banner Workshop
It's practically October and we're still mostly experiencing summer temps in the Lone Star State. We've had several breezy days throughout the month, but unfortunately, the spread of all that pollen also wreaked havoc on my immune system and caused my eczema to flare up. Autoimmune disorders are the worst, y'all! As a result, I … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Phoenix Blouse
Can you believe we're already in June?!! Between a broken ankle, project deadlines, and a full class schedule, I barely finished my Sedona last month! I love a good button-up, so I was excited to sew another shirt dress for May's SewMyStyle prompt. Since I had already sewn a few Blank Slate Patterns, I wanted … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Sedona Shirt Dress
I can't believe we're almost halfway through May, y'all! I am excited about this month's SewMyStyle theme! I'm sewing the Sedona Shirt Dress by Designer Stitch, and I'm looking forward to sewing another new to me designer. When I came across this Robert Kaufman linen (affiliate link), I knew it was perfect for recreating this Anthro … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Sedona Inspo
Y'all, I can't believe we have 25 days until Christmas!! Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Well, if you still have littles on your list, you should consider this week's Friday Fave- Whimsikids! I met Casey, Whimsikids founder, this past September, and Lo and I instantly loved all of her craft kits! She creates monthly … Continue reading Friday Faves- Whimsikids
I have a couple of Christmas in July events this month, so I have handmade gifts on my mind these days. I'm sharing a tutorial for my small jewelry pouch later this month, but I thought I'd share some of my favorite gift ideas in the meantime. For the hostess, baker, and/or chef: I've made … Continue reading Handmade Christmas in July Gift Ideas
I came across Jennifer Lauren Handmade on Instagram a short while back, and I have been following her account since. This past fall, she posted a call for people to review a pattern that she would provide, so I signed up. She sent me the Mayberry dress pattern in November, and although I couldn't wait … Continue reading JLH Mayberry
When I had an autoimmune flare-up this past fall, I knew I needed to modify my sewing goals for my fall and winter wardrobe capsule. I decided to focus on pieces that would have some versatility in my closet and that I could build on later, whether it was this year or next. As a … Continue reading Buffalo Plaid Classic Skirt
It's beginning to consistently feel chilly in Dallas, so I finally pulled out my favorite sweaters this past week. Among them is this M6658 that I made shortly after Lo was born. It is my favorite transitional me-made piece to wear to date! It's the perfect piece to throw over a simple long sleeve tee and … Continue reading Spotted McCall’s Poncho