Just to prove I wasn’t exaggerating when I mentioned in this post that I would brag about paper snowflakes, here you go: Look what I made! I’m even more excited about these than I should be because prior to these, my snowflakes always resembled misshapen, asymetrical blobs with miniscule slits cut out. If you saw…
Archives for December 2009
Tis the Season…
…for matchy sibling Christmas outfits! First, some cute casual skirts for everyday holiday attire: What I wouldn’t have done for some mini ric rac, but I had to make do with that ribbon instead (and it doesn’t even really match. You got the part about how we’re 4000 miles from the nearest Joann’s, right?) I…
Stitched Photo Ornaments: A Tutorial
Can I call this a tutorial-ette? Because it’s too easy to be a tutorial. That seems like too big a claim. And I won’t claim ownership. I haven’t seen it, but I’m sure it’s been done. It’s all been done, right? But I thought I’d share what I just made because I love it. And…
Pocket Locket: A Tutorial
A reasonably quick, fun gift for a little girl in your life. Especially the Curious George type. Instead of opening and closing with a hinge, this locket has a pocket. A little background on the idea. I thought about getting K a locket. Well, in fact, she has one, but I will not let her…
Feature Friday: Adventures in Dressmaking
Hi everyone! I want to introduce you to a very ambitious blogger, Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking. In her own words, “I usually make at least one cool clothing or home dec item per day.” I’ve been reading her blog for a little while now, and I can assure you, she’s not joking! I don’t…