Who says you have to grow up once you become an adult? You’ve gotta love the all whimsey and fantasy this Montana couple has put into their property. If you’re ever in the Trout Creek area, you can stay here for $245…
What a fantastic idea, gather up a bunch of inexpensive photo frames, glue them together and paint all the same color. Instant photo collage! This would be a wonderful shower gift for brides or new moms. Oh, the ideas are rolling… For…
Sometimes the easiest things to do are the trickiest to explain. I was asked to show how I did the simple cutwork on this dress: …From this pattern (McCall’s 6287): It took no time at all when I made the dress, but…
Happy Wednesday, ya’ll! Today is the day we not only share what’s on our workdesks, but also travel the world (virtually speaking) checking out the desks of creative folks from all over. Join us at Julia’s to get started, it’s fascinating. My…
Oh my, I just came across these and can’t stop giggling. LOVE. I will definitely be Wonder Woman for my next cookout. Which would you be? If not Superheros,then how about Princess Peach? Or Alice In Wonderland? Now I know what Gary’s…
I wasn’t too sure about all the ruffly little flowers on this top, but I’m so glad I went ahead and added them. If the top is still worth wearing once all this frouffiness goes out of style, well, I can just…
I was poking around at Costco the other day and saw this fantastic ruffled pillow. It made me think of something you’d find at Pier One or Pottery Barn. After a moment studying it, I said, “Hmmm, I could make that.” And so I have,…
I tell ya, after having two boys, I am having so much fun sewing for a little girl! My granddaughter’s third birthday is this week and I made her this dress. Is it not the cutest thing? Since this pattern goes up…
You may have noticed that I have been sewing like crazy lately. In fact I finished two more things last night, yet another garment and a home dec item I think you’ll love. Tutorial coming soon. It’s been fun, but I decided to take…
These patterns were chosen for different details. McCall’s 6199 was picked for the hemline. (Honestly, if it wasn’t on sale at Joann’s for 99¢ I would have just drawn it up from a garment I already own.) McCall’s 6287 was chosen for…