I'm having so much fun playing around with my new Brother Embroidery Machine. The Brother Innov-is is a great "normal" sewing machine AND a fun embroidery machine... all in one! Fun times! I was provided with Brother Machines for this post, but all opinions and thoughts here are 100% my own. Brother Embroidery Machine- Look at how fun is this fall design!! I thought I would start with a fall project since it's actually fall now! I'm experiencing my first fall weather in 14 years and it's … [Read more...]
Create Link Inspire Party
Welcome to the party!! I'm looking forward to checking out what you've been working on and sharing a few of my favorites from last weeks party. The Create Link Inspire Party starts at 9:30 EST on Mondays and don’t forget to follow all of your fabulous co-hosts. Emily from Life Sew Savory - Katie from The Crafty Blog Stalker - Rachel from Rachel Teodoro - Lesley from The Lucky Pear - Kara from Happy Go Lucky Here are a few posts that really caught my eye from last weeks party. Barfing … [Read more...]
Simple Pencil Skirt Pattern
I'm so exciting to be sharing this simple pencil skirt pattern by Simple Simon and Co. Today they are hosting a Skirt-a-thon to promote this simple sewing pattern and get more people sewing with knits. Simple Pencil Skirt Pattern- I love sewing with knits, but to some knits are so scary. This pencil skirt is a great place to start if knits make you nervous. I used a French Terry for my skirt and it's so comfortable. You can make these skirts with a yard or less for all the sizes, and for … [Read more...]
Refrigerator Pickled Beets
My mom has made the best refrigerator pickled beets for years... I don't really like beets, but I LOVE these pickled beets. So when I saw these beautiful orange and purple beets in the store last week and my mom happened to be visiting I knew I had to make some refrigerator pickled beets. Refrigerator Pickled Beets- This beet recipe requires no canning and only a few minutes {not counting cooking time}. You can keep your pickled beets in the fridge for weeks after making them {although mine … [Read more...]
Classic Ballet Tutu Sewing Tutorial
Last year Rose took a dance class and I made her a classic ballet tutu! Now you can use this classic ballet tut sewing tutorial to make your little {or big} one a classical style ballet tutu. This is just slightly more like the real thing that a tulle and elastic skirt, but still easy to make and I'll walk you through it. Classic Ballet Tutu Sewing Tutorial While little tot ballet did NOT really need a classic tutu, I wanted to try my hand at making one. I danced for several years in High … [Read more...]
Fun Fall Crafts and Create Link Inspire Party
Welcome to a new week! It's Monday night and I hope you are safe in these crazy times! There has been a lot of craziness going on and I've been keeping all of you affected by fires and hurricanes in my prayers. I'm featuring some fun fall crafts that were linked up last week and really caught my eye. The Create Link Inspire Party starts at 9:30 EST on Mondays and don’t forget to follow all of your fabulous co-hosts. Emily from Life Sew Savory - Katie from The Crafty Blog Stalker - Rachel … [Read more...]
Kids Pillow Case Fix
This post was inspired by a practical need in my kids new bedrooms. This easy kids pillow case fix is one of the first crafty things I'm doing in the new house {besides assembling lots and lots of furniture!} Kids Pillow Case Fix Like I mentioned in my new house update we are busy moving in and getting the basics organized in our new place. I've not had a lot of time for sewing and crafting. I did find a few minutes the other day to fix my kids pillow cases because THIS drives me … [Read more...]
Fizzy Fruit Bar Drinks
The kids have started school, but it's still very summery around here. We are enjoying the last hot days of summer with tasty Fizzy Fruit Bar Drinks. Refreshing and fun for the whole family on a hot afternoon. Grab some Outshine Fruit Bars and let's get snacking! Fizzy Fruit Bar Drinks - recipe We are just wrapping up a HOT holiday weekend here and we cooled off this afternoon with Outshine Fruit Bar fizzy drinks. We love to #SnackBrighter with Outshine bars. Drop them in your favorite soda … [Read more...]
Create Link Inspire party
AAAAHHH I forgot to post the party last week and this week I am late.. I'm going to blame moving and today not feeling like Monday with the holiday. I hope you are all doing well though and I cant' wait to see what you've been up to... I've been up to moving.. and assembling furniture.. that's it.. if you missed my moving update.. it's HERE. The Create Link Inspire Party starts at 9:30 EST on Mondays and don’t forget to follow all of your fabulous co-hosts. Emily from Life Sew Savory - Katie … [Read more...]
New House Update
NEW HOUSE UPDATE! We've been in transition for the past 3 months... We are finally moved into our new home and for the first time in 3 months I'm not living out of a suitcase {haha!} SO nice! We still have a long way to go to make this place feel like home, but I've been away from the blog for the past week so I thought I would give you a little moving update... {and next week I promise I will be back to the blog next week! Mid-May we packed up our boxes to ship to the US, {they still aren't … [Read more...]
