New Items In the Shop

New Items In the Shop

We’ve had two college kids home on break this week and I’ve had very little sleep.  But I do  have a few new items to share. Wine tote in a fabulous Ty Pennington fabricVintage-style apron in pink and brown  Vimtage-style apron in...
Thoughts on Life – The Family Dinner

Thoughts on Life – The Family Dinner

I think I may have done two things right as a parent:  read to my kids and made the family meal a priority.  Now, the table is not always loving set like it is above (for Annie’s homecoming dinner).  But the world just feels “right” when we are...
Sewing Tidbits This Week

Sewing Tidbits This Week

There’s a great little free Ebook on Sew Daily – it’s a Free Guide to Sewing Silk Fabric and Knit Fabric which are often tricky to sew.I sent off this custom bag.  It’s made from a Ty Pennington fabric from Contemporary Cloth. Some other...
Inspiration – Solitude

Inspiration – Solitude

Today’s inspiration comes from a treasury I created.SolitudeSometimes I crave itSometimes I can’t stand itSee the entire collection here
Design Ideas – the Rustic Shawl

Design Ideas – the Rustic Shawl

I finally saw the movie Jane Eyre.  I am planning to watch it again with my daughter who is home on break. I don’t know why, but I am enamored by the simple, rustic shawl she wears.It reminds me of the shawl worn by Matty in Cranford.  (I love Cranford...