15 years ago I thought I would never have children. Oh how my heart changed!! After the first year of being married to my husband, I found a sweet doctor who listened, knew his stuff, and was able to help me, and God changed my heart to realize that I Read more…
It’s Wacky Wednesday at Ellie and Mac!! Every Wednesday Ellie and Mac marks a select number of patterns down to only $1 for one day only. This week the Autumn Spice Top Pattern is part of the sale! I was so excited to sew up the Autumn Spice top and Read more…
My sweet baby turned 1!!! Well, she actually turned 1 two weeks ago, but I am just now getting to go through the photos and sit down to write all about her first year. This blogpost may be more for me than anyone else, but maybe you will enjoy these Read more…
Last month I took some time to review and think about my favorite and not so favorite sewing projects from the previous year. I blogged about my top hits and top fails and let you know what I wore a ton and what just never really made it out of Read more…
After the holidays this year, I have to tell you… I lost my sewjo! I just walked by my sewing room and kept walking. I also went to bed early a lot of nights. It didn’t help that my sewing room looked like a disaster from multiple pattern tests + Read more…
I LOVE doing a year end “review” and looking at my sewing projects I didn’t like at all and looking at my favorites. It really helps me to plan better for next year, learn from my mistakes, and have a closet full of clothes that don’t make me cry when Read more…
It’s Wacky Wednesday at Ellie and Mac!! Every Wednesday Ellie and Mac marks a select number of patterns down to only $1 for one day only. This week the “I Love the 90s” Patterns for Girls and for Women is part of the sale! I made two of the girls’ Read more…
I sewed a bunch in 2018. I set a goal at the beginning of the year to sew as much of my wardrobe as possible and make as many things for my kids as they asked for. The great news is that I was able to do just that, and Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love Christmas! Even though I love this season so much, I am not a big decorator or party planner, and I do not sew a lot of gifts. My traditions are a bit slower because I really love to take a Read more…
I have noticed that I gravitate towards certain pattern companies. I have had way too many successes with their patterns that I secretly wait (and hope) that they come out with a certain style that I would love to add to my wardrobe. Sofilantjes is one of those. Her drafting Read more…