Did you read this last line of the title?! :) YUP! Janome! Only my favorite sewing machine company! Like ever! I am now on their maker team and have the honor and *pure excitement* to be sewing on one of their newer and most amazing machines that replaced my Mom's 12 year old Janome (my ever-so-loved work horse of a machine that I have loved for so long)! So, of course I *knew* that my first project had to be incredible and colorful and useful and something that I just loved. So became the ... continue reading...
How to re-cover outdoor cushions | A quick + easy DIY
The way that I choose to re-cover is not an exact science and I don’t measure a whole ton (maybe that’s a good thing, maybe that’s a bad thing) but I have found that it works AWESOME and I have sewn many things using this method before! :) Essentially I use the existing cushion covers as a “pattern” for the new cushion covers which omits loads of math for seam allowances and things that I don’t love doing. I am so excited about how these cushions came out and I hope that this little tutorial on ... continue reading...
A birthday necklace pattern + a little girl that turned THREE!
It is no surprise that my little Esther is a "spirited" one. She has her opinions and ideas and they NEVER go unnoticed if you are in a room with her (whether it be a food choice or a clothing choice, she knows what she wants). I keep saying that this will turn to passion someday so I am not about to squash it (within reason of course.....DUH, I do go off the rails sometimes when we are already late to getting out the door, but I know I'm not alone, right Moms?!? :) Last year I had this ... continue reading...
DIY Pajama pants for kids
AKA. The easiest and cozies Christmas gift idea!It's never too late to get behind the sewing machine before Christmas ANNNND this DIY Pajama pant pattern for kiddos is one heck of an easy and *VERY* quick sew. (LIKE if you are a bit rusty with your sewing skills, I promise this will boost your confidence in sewing, *SO* easy)1 pair takes me about 30 minutes from start to finish (and it's even faster per pair if you make a bunch at a time.....I mean, who doesn't want a cozy pair of flannel pajama ... continue reading...
How to make a felt Christmas bulb garland (or ornaments)
JINGGGLEEEE BELLLLLLLLLSSS! Are your halls decked and your tree adorned yet? Because our house is in FULL SWING Christmas mode, and I. LOVE. IT! We are a colorful and fun kind of Christmas decor family so that means the more color and texture and whimsy, the better!Today I am sharing the pattern for how to make these ADORABLLLLLLE felt Christmas bulbs! You can turn them into a garland or individual ornaments, both are cute and whimsical and colorful and so so so cute! ... continue reading...
