I’ve been buying lots of baby clothing patterns with this grandiose idea that I’m going to be making all these clothes for my baby, and so far I’ve only managed to make the jumpsuit (view… Read More »McCall’s 7039 Infant’s Jackets, Bodysuits, and Pants Pattern Review
We were gifted this great classic rocking chair when we found out we were pregnant. The only problem was that there weren’t any cushions, and sitting on the hard wood for extended periods of time… Read More »How to Make a Zippered Chair Cushion
If you’re ready to take your ice dyeing to the next level, simple folding techniques can really add some interest to your fabric! Accordion folding is an easy technique that gives your fabric a beautiful… Read More »Accordion Fold Ice Dye Technique
A big theme for 2020 was adaptability. Take last Halloween for example. Normally I go crazy making elaborate costumes for the kids to wear for their school Halloween party and trick-or-treating but last year that… Read More »McCall’s 7518 Hooded Onesie Review
Ice dyeing can create some beautiful designs but it comes with a lot of unpredictability. Since I’m typically a person who like to know exactly how things are going to look when they’re done my… Read More »How Do You Control Color When Ice Dyeing?
Are you in need of a quick and easy baby gift for this upcoming holiday season? My friends have been going through a baby boom. It seemed like everywhere I looked someone was having a… Read More »Quick and Easy Minky Baby Blanket
I know I’m late with writing my Halloween blog post, but 2020’s been crazy in a lot of different ways and time has been in short supply around here. Fortunately today’s topic isn’t something that… Read More »How to Sew Wings into A Long Sleeve Shirt
You may have noticed that things have been a little quiet around these parts for the past several months. That’s because I’ve been focusing on a little side project. It’s incredibly time consuming, keeping me… Read More »DIY Baby Wrap (With a No-Sew Version)
Today I’m showing you the last of three methods for tying mandalas. This is probably the quickest and easiest method. Flower Mandala 1. Start by folding in quarters, then into triangles. (See the in-depth mandala… Read More »How to Tie a Flower Mandala
Welcome to the second of three mandala tying tutorials! This week I’m showing you how to tie a lotus mandala. Lotus Mandala 1. Start by folding in quarters, then into triangles. (See the in-depth mandala… Read More »How to Tie a Lotus Mandala
Mandalas are such beautiful works of art but it’s so hard to find tutorials explaining how to make them! This is the first of three in-depth tying tutorials I have planned for the coming weeks… Read More »How to Tie a Star Mandala
Do you have trouble making those nice clean, crisp lines on your tie dye? I’ve now made lots and lots of items using sinew (such as geode dyes) and over time I’ve picked up a… Read More »Tips for Tying Tight Sinew