Fairies, Intruders, Truth & Agenda

I often go over in my head the reasons I am doing this whole blog thing.  One of the main reasons is for a journal of sorts and that it will be fun to show my kids one day.  This one is for my big girl Elsie. The kids built an elaborate fairy house the...

Getting in the Mood… Western PA Style

I grew up in a lovely suburb of Atlanta called Dunwoody.  To see colored Christmas lights was a reason to be excited since almost everyone decorated with elegant candles in their windows and a spotlight on the front door to show off their tasteful wreath....

Do They Think it’s too Much?

With that title I am referring to all our non sewing friends.  My friend had a baby girl and I was so excited when I heard the news that I went up to my sewing room and made this… I already made her a handmade gift for her shower and I know she liked it...

Taking Lessons

I looked at the made-by-rae post about taking good pictures of your creations.  I love how her pictures really pop and although sometimes I am able to make this happen by some miracle if all the stars line up, I need all the help I can get!  The weather...

Scrappy Pumpkin Tutorial

I am not much of a Halloween or Harvest decorator.  If I could choose team colors they would for sure be red and green.  That said, my really good pal Karen asked if I would make her a pumpkin.  She wore me down and now we have this really cute fabric pumpkin...