we all have the same problem…how to keep our scrap stash organized. you know you do! especially us project lifers who keep scraps and are using our own stash along with the core kit supplies. i was getting tired of one box for my becky higgins stuff, another box for my tall stickers sheets, sifting … Continue reading »
i’ll be at it again this weekend! no plans means lots of crafty time for this retrohipmama! i’m over the sickies of last weekend and i am itchin’ to get going on christmas gifts and overall general projects! if all goes well, some or most of these things will get done. wish me luck! i … Continue reading »
hey ya’ll! how’s it goin’? i’m kinda excited about these flower belts i made recently. joann’s was having a grand opening sale and all fat quarters were 99 cents! yeah, pretty sweet deal right? so i busted out my trusty old hot glue gun and went to work. i tried to branch out and make … Continue reading »
oh i love a rainy night..oo..oo. can you name that song? huh? virtual hi-5 if you guess! but with rainy nights come dreary days and i just might need yellow mason jars to perk up my mood. via almost makes me feel ashamed that my soap bottle is nekked. must change that. everyone needs a … Continue reading »
i’m super excited to share my first mug rug with you guys! my mom is gonna be so proud of me. i did this one all my myself, remembering all the little quilting tricks she taught me. it was a birthday gift so a very special friend who loves red, and loves cherries. and this … Continue reading »
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” and since i was in need of something i could hold my embroidery stuff in and tote around with me, i invented this: what i love about embroidery is that it travels well. if i wanted to work on a project outside while the boys played i would turn … Continue reading »
It’s a gift for a friend. A good friend who loves birds. I hope she likes this. You want to make one too? Awesome, here’s how! Supplies 2 coordinating fabrics (2 fat quarters could probably make you 3 or 4 birds) This template from Lavender Blue Designs Pins Scissors Coordinating thread Stuffing Cut out the … Continue reading »
But I was in love with this dress. So my awesome (in my opinion) master seamstress mommy and I attempted to make this from a pattern. She has made a million dresses in her younger days so she knows all about reading patterns, how to work around different troubles, measurements and all that stuff. Plus … Continue reading »
I do not own a pair of skinny jeans. I am worried that I would look uneven, you know…too skinny on the bottom. I always buck the trends until I have no choice. So I have these jeans that are just a little too short and they fit just right up top. Hmmm, they are … Continue reading »
AWESOME ISN’T IT?? Yes, I have once again, been inspired by an amazing artist! And she has an awesome name…Andrea! a.steed to be more specific. She came up with this dated wall art and I couldn’t help myself. You HAVE to check out the rest of her original art…she’s got it goin’ on! Here’s how … Continue reading »
