Jan 1, 2023 | Sewing, Upcycle
Some time ago, my daughter and son-in-law brought over some old skirts, likely wool, that had belonged to his aunt and thought I could create something from them. I thought a tree skirt would be fun because of the colors of the skirts. These were pleated, kilt-style...
Dec 27, 2020 | Family Life, Sewing
It’s been quite a year. When I was looking to see if I wrote a 2019 year in review, I realized there was very little that I wrote in the later half of last year. That’s because our dear friend Karen was well into her battle with cancer. She was in and out...
Mar 18, 2015 | Pillows, Sewing
If you came here expecting my version of the Sports Illustrated Cover (is there any fabric in that bathing suit?) or Fifty Shades of My Fifty-something body….don’t worry, I will spare you the agony! No, the agony I am sharing with you is a classic...
Dec 4, 2013 | Gift, Sewing
I thought I’d gather a few gift ideas if you have someone who loves to sew on your list. Some of these are items I have. Some are items I’d like to have! Many of these were given to me by my husband over the years. (I originally wrote this post last year....
Nov 19, 2012 | Gift, Sewing
(Updated for 2013 here.) I thought I’d gather a few gift ideas if you have someone who loves to sew on your list. Some of these are items I have. Some are items I’d like to have! Many of these were given to me by my husband over the years. Let’s...