“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,…
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Moana 2
“Well, anyway let me say you’re welcome.” — Maui David had a request for me. The drive in theater that he works at would soon be showing Moana 2, could I make him a Moana shirt? Of course I could! I’ve been trying to use up fabric that I already have, or I try to…
You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Blog..
“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.” – Peter Benchley, ‘Jaws’. David has graduated from college with a degree in Film. It’s needless to say he loves movies. He has been writing stories since he was in the third grade, and is still writing stories and scripts. He recently started…
I’m Just Ken
“Shredding waves is much more dangerous than people realize.”~Ken (from the Barbie Movie) Growing up, Barbie was my favorite toy! I loved all of her clothes and accessories. I must admit that I am still a huge Barbie fan! Last year when the Barbie Movie came out, of course I went to see it. It…
A Gift To And From Kira
“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for it is the stuff life is made of.”~Benjamin Franklin It was the beginning of December, and Kira was in a transition period. She was preparing to go off to college in Southern California after taking a semester off and working. She had put in her…
Grandma Joyce
In one phone call life was forever changed. Grandma Joyce has passed away. It doesn’t matter that she lived 100 years, 5 months, and 11 days, we weren’t ready to lose her. No amount of time ever seems adequate when it comes to the people you love. As we’re now preparing to celebrate her life,…
Halloween
Halloween is so much fun! Dressing up is exciting for kids and adults. Let’s not forget about trick or treating! The excitement of being out after dark, seeing everyone dressed up, and getting candy, makes you wish Halloween came more than once a year! In the sewing world Halloween can be quite the event. If…
The Vacation Crasher
As mentioned in last week’s post, David was on vacation in Southern California. No Southern California vacation would be complete without a trip to Disneyland! You know what that means, a Disney themed shirt! David chose this vintage pattern from 1977, and after a quick trip to the fabric store, he chose this villain fabric….