Wait Til Your Father Gets Home
Just a bit of all the little bits of life at home!
I know, I know...there are hundreds of tutorials out there for making pillows! Trust me, I've looked at a few! The nice thing about writing another tutorial though is, sometimes how someone words something just doesn't make sense to a reader. So hopefully, if something just didn't click with you on another tutorial, mine can be of some guidance today. Before I begin, let me take a moment to … [Read more...]
The very first project that I wanted to attempt with my trusty sewing machine were some handmade burp cloths. As I began to put this tutorial together I realized that I must have been super excited during the actual process of making the burp cloths, because I neglected to take detailed pictures of each step! You are in luck though. I used this tutorial from Dana at Made, and her instructions … [Read more...]
If you're a follower on Twitter or Facebook, I'm sure you've heard me talking about my first sewing machine. It was a Mother's Day gift this year. I read tons of reviews before deciding on the perfect machine for me, and after careful consideration I chose the Brother CS6000i. I know I'm a newbie, but I think it's fantastic. It's got 60 computerized stitches, auto threading (which I'm told is … [Read more...]
Christmas in July is officially here! Well, at least at Happy Hour Projects it is! Adrianne has some awesome posts lined up for you this week (as always) and over $600 in prizes. She's organized everything into 6 different prize packs, each valued at around $100 or more! I'm excited to be a part of this giveaway by donating a $10 Jo Ann's gift card (who doesn't need that?!) and a handmade … [Read more...]
I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday this little guy was born... And now we're less than three weeks away from celebrating his first birthday! Yikes! This mama is in party mode for sure. There are so many fun ideas swimming in my head for his red, white, and blue bash (he was born just shy of Independence Day on July 3rd). One such idea is a fabric birthday banner to wrap … [Read more...]
