Do you like how I called this “Kid Friendly” as a euphemism for “embarrassingly simple”? This is how it goes folks – when I sew, I don’t mind complicated and technical, when I no-sew, it’s going to look like a 3rd grade project, at best. I also don’t know whether this is a true “runner”,…
Kids’ Cutlery Tray: A Tutorial
When Anna suggested spicing up our kitchens, this project immediately came to mind. Inspired by this, I had made one for myself a while back and hadn’t gotten around to blogging about it. After months of use, I can say it’s a hit at our house. The jumble of spoons, forks and knives gave me…
Voile Cupcake Toppers: A Tutorial
Okay, okay, I admit, putting voile on top of cupcakes sounds like an abuse of the masterful work that Little Folks Voile is. But… when planning the small party we had for M and after working with the fabric on these dresses, the only thing that I could do was use the same materials. I…
The Maypole Dress: A Tutorial
Happy May Day, internet crafty blog world of friendly folk! I’m trying to swallow my nervousness about writing a sewing tutorial, because there are about a bajillion people who know more about sewing than I do, so I’m putting this out into the universe with the caveat that I’m sure there are 47 ways to…
The Dresden Plate Skirt: A Tutorial
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to use quilting techniques in clothing lately. After making the little hexagons for this outfit, I was inspired to do more. So, now, from my crazy 3 a.m. big lightbulb idea, I’d like to introduce: the Dresden Plate Skirt! And tutorial! (really, really long tutorial.) Are you guys…