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KCWC – day 1

Yesterday was one of those days as a parent.  One of those leave after dinner, get a milkshake, and go shopping for fabric kind of days [all while my fabulous hubby gets the kids to bed, I might add]. Yes,…

You Are My Sunshine
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You Are My Sunshine

Awhile back, I was totally and completely shocked to wake up to an email telling me I had won a Silhouette SD from the Tatertots and Jello blog! These machines are amazing.  They are cutting machines that cut… well,…

Upcycled Plaid Shorts

Alright, I’m getting back on track after a few frustrating days of sewing mistakes and mishaps. These shorts are upcycled from an old button-up shirt of my dad’s that my mom brought me one day (thanks, Mom!).  The…

PJ pants [AKA all I have to show for my hours of work]

I have had one of those weeks where every sewing project I have attempted has not turned out.  I blame it on the baby, sucking my brain away as his little body grows bigger.  So, since none of…

Quick Upcycled Tee

Oh, spring.  I have been waiting and waiting for you.  Thank you for finally showing up in the midwest.  It seems my 16-month-old is at a serious loss for short-sleeved T-shirts, though.  This seems silly to me, since…

Charlie Tunic Pattern Review!

I am in LOVE with this pattern. I had the honor of pattern testing the Charlie Tunic for Made by Rae. She will soon be releasing this pattern – and you need to RUN over to get it.  Or, um,…

[Still] Celebrating the Boy!

Over at Made and Made by Rae, there was a fabulous month-long event called Celebrate the Boy.  Oh, how lovely!  (Can I call a boy month lovely?  Too late.)  Being the boy-dominated household that we are, I love…

Sweater Romper!

I think baby and toddler clothing made out of sweaters is one of the cutest things you can put on an itty bitty.  My littles have had a few of those outfits, purchased on clearance from various stores,…

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…