“Play is really the work of childhood.” ~Fred Rogers This summer I was working on Monster’s Inc. sews for Alice. I completed this one at the end of summer, but then life got busy and it took me a while to get it in the mail. Then life got busy for Dana, and it took…
Tag: Simplicity
Don’t Make It Bad
“Hey Jude, don’t be afraid, you were made to go out and get her.”~The Beatles The year was 1968. The Beatles released “Hey Jude”. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy are assassinated. The Vietnam War was becoming increasingly unpopular, leading to more and more anti-war protests. In the fashion world, Simplicity releases this mini…
The Sweetest Things
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”~Winnie The Pooh Over the years I’ve sewn lots of different things. With this sew, I think I’ve sewn the cutest outfits ever! So let’s get right to it! My cousin Noelle was expecting grand babies. Her son’s wife, and her daughter were pregnant…
Happy Easter!
“Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.” Mark 16:6 With Easter approaching, and tons of little ones suddenly in my life, I got to work making bunnies! Each bunny would be different, so I got to…
Something Old
“Algo velho, algo novo, algo emprestado, algo azul e uma moeda de seis centavos no sapato.”~English Folklore, translated in Portuguese If you read last week’s post, you’ll know that I made a 1960’s dress for a “Something Blue” themed bridal shower. I loved the pattern so much I decided to make the jacket to go…
Something Blue
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe.” ~English Folklore One of my oldest and dearest friends was throwing a bridal shower for her daughter-in-law to be. The theme of the shower is “something blue”. Guest are encouraged to all wear blue! What a cute idea! Of course, I…
A New Life For Barbie
“They were using the dolls to project their dreams of their own futures as adult women.”~Ruth Handler, creator of Barbie Christmas was upon me and I always prefer to give homemade gifts. You have to start early and work hard, but it’s always worth the effort. This year I decided that for my niece Lauren,…
Thankful
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all thing have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”~Ralph Waldo Emerson Yes, this pattern looks familiar! I made it a few weeks ago, using yellow gingham and some…