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Blanket Stitch
I'm not a huge fan of handwork, but occasionally I'll come across something that is just too cute to pass up. In this case, Parker's great-grandma gave him the cutest blanket involving a lot of...
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A Sling Review
While I was pregnant, I wrote briefly about my desire to use a sling with my baby. I knew of a few varieties, but really didn't know which version would be best for me. Eight weeks into mommyhood and...
View ArticleThe Little Things
It really is all about the little things, isn't it? Obviously they aren't as momentous as the big changes in life - graduating college, getting married, having a baby, etc. But, somehow, there is...
View ArticleUpcoming Show
Well folks, I'm finally getting back to sewing some Bolsa Chica items. It's about time, eh? I've got a show coming up next Friday -- eek! If you are in the area, come by and say "hi"! It will be a...
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New Shop Items
In my sewing frenzy for the upcoming craft show, I thought I'd take a break to give you a sneak peak at some of my new items. Much more to come in the next few days!Basic Reusable Tote (can be custom...
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Taste of Fall
Sewing isn't the only thing going on around here. In between feeding the kiddo (which he does a LOT of, 15 lbs at 8 weeks!), diaper changes, sewing, cleaning, etc -- I've managed to do a little...
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Busy Saturday
In between giving out candy to cute little trick-o-treaters, I've been able to get a bit of sewing done today. That's right, still working hard on getting stuff ready for the show next Friday night....
View ArticleOut of Time
From the title of this post you probably would guess that I'm referring to my prep time for the upcoming Holiday Bazaar. While that is sort of true, "out of time" refers to my trusty sewing machine....
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Live blogging
Here is my booth at the craft show - going on now! Come stop by!-- Posted from my iPhone
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Craft Show Follow Up
Thanks for all of you who stopped by to support my show! It actually was a pretty fun night. I can tend to be pretty intimidated by craft shows, since I'm not much of a salesperson. There was a good...
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Oil Cloth...
Sorry for the silence around here. After the show I just haven't had any motivation to sew -- until today! I just placed an order for some lovely oil cloth fabric. I have been dying to get my hands on...
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The past few weeks seem to have slipped by me! It has been a bit of a juggling act between having visitors, being sick, hubby being sick, doing Thanksgiving, getting an editing project done, and (of...
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Quilt!
Woohoo! I finally finished Parker's quilt! Over the holiday weekend, his Grandma and Great-grandma helped me tie the quilt. This step isn't complicated but it is time consuming. With their help the...
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Christmas Crafting
Two years ago I made these lovely stockings for my husband and I. Of course this year we have a new addition, so I whipped up the stocking on the right with the polar bears for the littlest one in our...
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Customizable cosmetic pouches
I've just added a new "design your own" product to my shop: cosmetic pouches! I've recently had some interest in this item, probably because it is a personalized gift at a reasonable price. You get the...
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Merry Christmas to me!
My present from the hubster arrived in the mail this weekend: YUM!
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Long Time, No Post
My goodness - is Christmas really this week? I apologize (again!) for the lack of posting around here. I actually have been crafting a bit, but they have been for Christmas gifts so I can't reveal what...
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2010
Yep, it's here. And I'm probably the last person to post about it! So, instead of a New Years update, let's pretend it hasn't been a month since I posted and pick up where we left off, shall we? Now...
View ArticleKefir
Well, I haven't been too busy in the craft room lately -- but I've been super busy in the kitchen. Hubs and I have been on a sort of detox / reset diet. That has meant a ton of cooking! Lots of fresh...
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Hooded Towels
At one of my baby showers, a lovely lady from church gave me a homemade hooded towel. While I thought it was cute and extremely thoughtful, I didn't realize how essential this item would become. Most...
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Christmas Aprons
Really? I'm still posting about Christmas -- in February!? Sorry, folks! Things just take a little longer with a kiddo. In fact, it took me about five minutes to type this one-handed while using my...
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Cake decorating
I've wanted to take a cake decorating class for a long time. My mom always made beautiful cakes and I want to be able to pass that on to my kids. I loved watching my mom bake and create fun decorations...
View ArticleBoy Stuff
So, let's be honest, mother's of boys: there just isn't too much cute stuff in the way of crafting for boys. Thanks to a blog I frequent, that is all about to change!Made By Rae is spending the whole...
View ArticleUnder the Weather and Under Construction
Sorry for the lack of posting lately. I was just getting my groove back after the holidays and then our house was hit with a nasty bout of sickness. First the little guy, then me, and now hubby. I just...
View ArticleDeliberately Domestic
It's here - my new site!!Deliberately DomesticIt isn't 100% the way I want it, but the rest of the changes or minor cosmetic details. The main structure will remain the same. Anyway, feel free to move...
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