(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Last week I was downstairs staining doors in our basement. Everyone else was upstairs. My three year old boy, Cole, came bursting downstairs and ran over to me. He said, ‘Mommy! Your birthday present came in the mail. It’s a new cake carrier. It’s… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Have you seen the hashtag ‘side hustle?’ It’s for a mom kind of like me who runs a business on top of raising a family. It’s usually something to do for fun and enrichment on the side. It makes a bit of money here… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Today is a breath of fresh air! A month or so ago, I had a number of custom orders I’d promised. Amidst finishing requests in a timely manner, I was also preparing for a small speaking engagement that was yesterday. So today? My to-list… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) A couple months ago I priced some velvet at Jo Ann’s. Then I priced some on Amazon. I also took a look at Fabric.com. I know absolutely nothing about velvet. I still know almost nothing. I saw a wide range of prices and a… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Hey friends, just popping in here to mention that I saw Janum fabrics is having a closing sale. Everything is 20% off. I like a LOT of her fabric and figure you may too. The sale makes these fabrics a pretty good price. She… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) (Amalfi Lively Floral Rayon in Mint) I used to THRIVE on low volume, low saturation, low color, pastel, and very white quilts. If I’ve learned anything in life these last two years, though, I’ve learned we are all on a winding and varying path… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Sometimes it takes other people to stretch us and take us to uncharted territory. A dear friend asked about some pillow covers. Of course I would love to sew you some pillow covers, dear friend! The conversation started with some talk about map fabric.… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) My husband made the comment to me the other day. He said, ‘Everyone is comfortable at their grandma’s house, right?’ I totally agreed. Our conversations recently have been submersed in thoughts about community and friends and boundaries and close friends and acquaintances and friends… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been included in this post.) It’s finished! This one was sent off early last week to a sweet customer. I don’t take many custom orders, but someone asked at the right time. I was ready for a new project but couldn’t justify starting something new for myself. This cuddly… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) A dear friend asked me about making some map pillows for their homeschool room. What a fun and stretching request! Since I’ve never sewn nor purchased map fabric, I started doing a bit of searching on Etsy. I came across some great map fabrics… Read More