I am so thrilled today to get to introduce y’all to the newest addition to our family – Hannah Hope Aguilar! She was born at home on (her due date!!) January 3rd at 3:09 p.m. It has taken me 2 weeks to update my blog because four children + a newborn Read more…
December was family photo time for the Aguilars! I previously dreaded family photo time because my children did not get the concept that they needed to cooperate. The photos always ended up fine, but my face always showed my frustrations with trying to get the kids to stand still! This Read more…
I recently got the opportunity to test the Twin Peaks Cardigan by Winter Wear Designs. I initially was drawn to the cardigan because I loved the design of the back yoke. The first cardigan that I made had the “Twin Peaks” back yoke and was made at thigh length. I Read more…
My second oldest daughter, Tabitha, just turned 7 last month. She has always been into dresses, purses, hairbows, and all things girly. Thank God we live in a milder climate because she refused to wear any type of pants for so long. It was a constant battle when we did Read more…
In September 2016, on a shopping trip to the Dallas Fabric District, I found this wonderful rayon challis fabric from Steve at Super Textiles. The fabric just screamed dress to me because of its wonderful drape. I used Simplicity 2147 as my pattern base because it is such an easy Read more…
I have reached that point in pregnancy where I am starting to sew clothes that will work for breastfeeding when the baby arrives. Today, I am reviewing a LAVitality top pattern. This pattern was advertised as a V-neck, but it is constructed as a wrap top; so, I know it Read more…
Today, I am excited to share with you the release of a new pattern from Sofilantjes – the Regem Shirt. I tested the pattern on my oldest daughter, Abby, and she loves the way her shirts turned out. Pattern Details The pattern is a unisex child’s long or short sleeved Read more…
Today, I get to share with you my most recent quilt finish!! Quilts take so long, and I am just so excited when I get to see my vision come to life. This quilt is a Patchwork Prism Quilt made out of only Anna Maria Horner fabric. I decided to Read more…
Hello, third trimester! To formally welcome the third trimester, today’s post will be all about the comfy pants, a.k.a joggers. Over the past several months of blogging for maternity, I think my most used word is comfortable. My key to dressing for maternity is comfort, and it is always an Read more…
Today, Greenstyle is releasing their laterst pattern – the Chelsea Pants. These pants are drafted for stable fabrics that have at least 25% stretch. This means that stretch denims and stretch wovens work for this pattern as well as stable knits like ponte, velvet, French terry, and double knits. The Read more…