Toddler Apron

Bellas piggies

Bella has her own apron now just like her big sisters! I made this apron last night from Simplicity pattern #3802.

Sew Count of Monte Cristo

B4890

We are inlove with the Napoleonic era right now: Captain Horatio Hornblower, and the Count of Monte Cristo. I am I’m now sewing each of us a dress (or suit for my son) for Halloween and of course after that for dress up or plays. For me, I’m using Butterick pattern B4890 For Chloris and [...]

Easy Dish Towel Apron

apron2bw

I finally got this project up on the new site. I’ve also been getting the other articles up on the new site. I hired a professional to help me get the template together. Keep checking in for the latest! Click for the Dish Towel Apron

Everything in One

Close up Crazy Quilt

I’m squishing everything in one post so please forgive my randoms thoughts. Meredith and Lindsay are still sick. Meri is still running a fever and Bella is running a nose- LOL Seriously, it is no fun having sick little ones- except the holding and snuggling them part. Madison (my autistic four year old) is having [...]

Easter Dresses and Bonnets

Bella Beaded Sleeve

Easter is approaching quickly. Part of our Easter plans include being with family in Texas. We will be in our home ward for Easter Sunday. I decided on what colors we’re going to wear just in time to get the dresses sewn. For Makenzie’s dress I made a simple pattern into a white dress. I [...]

White Baby Nightgown with Pink Swiss Dots

Bella kneeling in her long gown

The kids were so photogenic on Sunday so I’ll share Bella and Meri’s pictures from Sunday. BTW, Bella is wearing her bracelet that my friend Leah makes: I have been working on my herb garden and the seedlings are just about ready to transplant. I also finished Bella’s baby nightgown. I have been watching too [...]

Apron, Dress, and Pajama Pants Sewing Projects

Heart pocket on apron

I’ve been able to get a bunch of projects done this past weekend. I’ve gotten the sewing bug again. My husband patiently went shopping with me at Joann’s while I collected more fabric for new projects. BTW, I’ll be updating the Deluxe Edition today with all crown and tiara instructions! Makenzie got her apron: a [...]

Homemaking in the 18th Century

Cook an Egg

As you all know my passion is making a home or homemaking. While on vacation in Williamsburg, I paid close attention to things the homemaker had to deal with or experience rather on a regular basis. (This spread is for one meal) A video about 18th Century Cooking Dinners One of the cooks showed us [...]

Two Kid’s Aprons

madi-apron

I finished these two aprons before the end of the year. I made the patterns up and instructions are soon to come!

Scripture Case Gift

scripture case

My second daughter, Chrisy, needed a scripture case. #3 on my to-do list is done! Instructions for the case can be found here (Placemat Purses and Scripture case). …and a close-up of the handle…