Simple Tote Bag: a tutorial
One thing I feel like I can never have too many of is a simple tote bag. Use it for groceries, library trips, whatever. And the great thing about a tote bag is that it’s so super easy…
Author: Jess
Homeschooling mama to five boys, homesteading and cultivating a home in Wisconsin.
Black Apple Doll – a girlie gift!
I may not have little girls at my house, but I am blessed with some absolutely wonderful nieces. I had so much fun sewing a few girlie things for them this Christmas! One of my nieces is newly…
One Word for 2013
I’ve never been big on resolutions. I talked about that a bit last year when I posted a list of things I hoped for 2012. I’ve just never been one to keep to something for too long… a…
Quilted iPad Cozy
This year I decided to make my mom an iPad cozy for Christmas. Since I don’t actually own an iPad, I found a tutorial that had the dimensions, including the protective case that she has. I loosely followed…
Looking Back at 2012
Happy New Year, lovelies! I don’t feel like I’ve yet recovered from the holidays yet. We are still in vacation mode at our house, having just returned from Christmas celebrations with our families. Only one of our suitcases…
Rosette Clutch
Recently I participated in a super fun handmade gift swap.I whipped up a little clutch for my partner, because really, can you ever have too many? The linen rosettes are my favorite part. [warning: baby hands like rosettes…
ABCs of Love: Creating Something Beautiful Together
I know I’m not the only one, when I say that I’ve had a lot of mixed emotions the last few days. My heart is breaking for those who have lost so suddenly, and I am overwhelmed with…
Saturday Thoughts
I can’t remember ever being so sick in my life. I’ve had a horrible flu for four days now, and I’ve spent most of it in bed. And even in the midst of feeling so, so, so miserable,…
Boys Will be Boys: The End.
What a fun week! I hope you enjoyed our Boys Will be Boys, so Handmake Their Toys series! Stacey and I had a lot of fun putting it all together. But I have to admit… I’m exhausted! At…
Boys Will be Boys: a Roundup of More Handmade Gift Tutorials
As Boys Will be Boys, so Handmake Their Toys comes to a close, I wanted to share with you some other fun handmade boy gift tutorials I’ve found. Superhero Cape Tutorial at Skirt as Top Skateboard Sling at…