I’m so excited to announce that I’ve been invited to join the Riley Blake Project Design Team! I’m over there today sharing two tutorials, actually, for some really awesome Valentine’s Day projects! And the incredible folks at Riley Blake are letting me give away a Valentine banner panel with some fun coordinates and trims to a lucky reader! For your chance to win, first go check out my tutorials, then come back here and simply…
Continue readingI had the privilege of reviewing the gorgeous Handmade Winter eBook! I flipped through the delicious pages, mouth-gaping at the delicious recipes, divine cocktails, and inspiring sewing and crafting tutorials. The entire eBook is full of phenomenal photography and terrific ideas. I was inspired the second I flipped the virtual page and landed on these precious chalkboard blocks. My oldest is in Kindergarten this year and for some reason just can’t get the hang of…
Continue readingI’m telling you, my fingers are loving all the crochet lately! I’ve been working on another project, too, so stay tuned for that next week. I was lucky enough to test the fantastic Sloane Hat for Delia from Delia Creates! This was her first ever crochet pattern and I think she did a fantastic job! I made the Baby size for Ollie (since he may or may not have worn a pink hat several times…
Continue readingGuess what!? (resist the urge to say chicken butt!) I finally got with the program and joined Instagram! You can find me there @sewlikemymom And TONIGHT there’s a great event happening on Instagram called the great fabric destash. Yes, it is as good as it sounds! And I’m joining the destash! I’m so excited to offer these sweet little bundles. They range in size from 3/4 yard to 5 yards and all have trims and…
Continue readingLace. It’s such a feminine detail. It’s one I should use more because I completely love a good lacy edge or ruffle in just the right place. I don’t usually embellish much because fabric speaks to me–the brighter and bolder, the better! So I typically choose simple lines and silhouettes and let my fabric do the talking. But oh how much do I adore this dress! I realize it’s not technically lace, but it’s got…
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