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Floral Fortitude
Just a jaunt through the nursery department of my friendly neighborhood Walmart…who knew you could find such beauty at Walmart? 😉
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Pattern-o-rama
In the last month, I’ve splurged on quite a few new patterns. I had purged my patterns down to almost nothing during my long sewing hiatus of 2008-2010 and I’d kept only size 8+ Kwik Sew patterns for some strange reason. I just sold several of them and purchased them again in 4-7 for Katie. …
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Sienna Dress
I think my dd might be a tad too old for this pattern as it comes out of the printer (or maybe I messed it up at some point) but I have a few modications in mind for my next go at it. Perhaps it’d look better if I were to actually hem it. Nevertheless, it…
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Birthday Dress!
What more could a Hello Kitty fan ask for, to wear on her sixth birthday? I used Modkid’s Penny and I’m quite happy with the pattern. I made a tester without the empire waist and that one definitely looks like a nightgown to me. This version, which the pretty Chez Ami knits and the empire…
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Pillowcases Galore!
Kayla asked me to teach her how to use the sewing machine and serger, so I walked her through making a pillowcase! She’s made several more since, and has also branched into designing her own Barbie outfits! I would be lying if I said I wasn’t thrilled. 😀 It’s easy-peasy! Take one yard of a…
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McCall’s M5611
This pattern is out-of-print, I think, which isn’t surprising as it’s been curing in my stash for a few years. <vbg> I made view C in a size 6, which is perfect for K. Now that it’s made, I wonder if she might be a tad old for this style; I like it though and…
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Getting Organized | All those old family snapshots…
The easiest way to get all those family snapshots organized is to get some inexpensive photo storage boxes. I recommend picking one brand/style and sticking to it, so you can label the fronts and keep a uniform appearance going. I’ve found that storing photos in whatever mix-n-match containers and boxes I have laying around just…
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It’s what’s for lunch…
Dressing recipe down below! 😀 Some days, I just am craving a big, fancy salad. You can’t see everything in here: romaine english cuke roma tomato chick peas hardboiled egg shredded cheddar bleu cheese crumbles my homemade bleu cheese sauce/dressing (I make this for turkey burgers and use it up on salads, recipe below) Homemade…
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January 2012 Pantry Challenge
I love pantry challenges but I haven’t done one in a very long time. When we went Paleo/Primal back in August, I cleaned out our pantry really well and my intent was to NOT to get back into the hoarding I seem to fall into. I tend to stockpile food and then AVOID using what I’ve…
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Taco/Burrito Bar!!
This isn’t so much a recipe as an idea. I love this meal on days I don’t want to think because, well, I don’t have to think to do it!! I place all our favorite taco/burrito components in serving dishes, set out taco shells and tortillas and let the family go at it. The kids…