That’s My Team!
Well, if you didn’t hear, the Packers made it to the Superbowl. This happens to be a big deal in our house, because 1. we live in Wisconsin and 2. I grew up in a die-hard Packer fan…
Author: Jess
Homeschooling mama to five boys, homesteading and cultivating a home in Wisconsin.
Who couldn’t use a few more ruffles…
Yikes… it has been awhile since I’ve posted. More than awhile. I think I had to dust the cobwebs off my blog before typing. Seriously. The new year hasn’t quite started with the bang I thought it would….
90 Minute Success!
Several times, I have attempted Dana’s 90 Minute Shirt. And for whatever reason, I could not get the neckline to fit the right way. So I basically gave up and decided that my kiddos are just destined to…
The Charlotte Dress
A while back, I won a Mama Stellato pattern, from a giveaway on The Train to Crazy. As I was browsing through her etsy shop, I realized… hmm, these are pretty much all girl patterns. I entered the…
Merry Christmas!
….it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth… may you rejoice in the gift of our Savior, and may His love bless your heart every day of the year
An Upcycled Christmas
So, if you read my blog pretty much ever, you’ll notice I’m a big upcycler. As evidenced here or here or here or here or here or here…. just to point out a few. Because there are more!…
“Quilted” Coaster Tutorial
This is one of the fastest, easiest gift ideas out there. Great for Christmas, bridal showers, housewarming parties…. and perfect for using up your fabric stash. Each coaster requires two squares of fabric, plus batting to go inside….
Upcycling + Serging = Love
I did it. I finally sat down with my brand new serger and tried it on for size. Oh, I am in love. It is a dream to have this machine! I’ve only tried out one stitch so…
Rockstar Baby
Today I went to a baby shower for a dear friend. Her husband is a rockstar. Seriously. So if your daddy is a rockstar, you need to be able to rock with him. A Rockstar Onesie! I just…
No Sew Birthday Banner
When my oldest turned three, I made a birthday banner. Last weekend, my baby turned one. [Insert tears and sappy “my baby is growing up too fast!” comments here] So we pulled out that birthday banner for the…