Sewing forever, housework whenever


I cannot count my day complete
‘Til needle, thread and fabric meet.

It has been true especially this week! Monday I sewed this quilted tote bag for a church Relief Society Service Auction. I love how it turned out – I need to make one for myself! The basic pattern is here. I changed a few things and quilted it.
The next day I sewed this little owl. I got the pattern from one of my favorite blogs, Just Another Hangup. He is filled with rice. You pop him in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds and he is perfect for cramps, sore muscles, cold feet, etc. He was a gift for a friend.

Wednesday I spent the day pouring over a McCall’s skirt pattern. I psyched myself up and went for it. I am a quilter at heart but I am trying to be a better seamstress. The skirt turned out so cute. It is for my daughter. I will next attempt to sew one for me!

Sewing forever, housework whenever


I cannot count my day complete
‘Til needle, thread and fabric meet.

It has been true especially this week! Monday I sewed this quilted tote bag for a church Relief Society Service Auction. I love how it turned out – I need to make one for myself! The basic pattern is here. I changed a few things and quilted it.
The next day I sewed this little owl. I got the pattern from one of my favorite blogs, Just Another Hangup. He is filled with rice. You pop him in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds and he is perfect for cramps, sore muscles, cold feet, etc. He was a gift for a friend.

Wednesday I spent the day pouring over a McCall’s skirt pattern. I psyched myself up and went for it. I am a quilter at heart but I am trying to be a better seamstress. The skirt turned out so cute. It is for my daughter. I will next attempt to sew one for me!

Snappy Bag

I found this tutorial for these “Snappy Bags” at Just Another Hang Up . They are the cutest things ever! And such great instructions. You use a cut up tape measure inside the bags so they “snap” together! Ella and I made 38 of them for Valentine’s Day Gifts.


Snappy Bag

I found this tutorial for these “Snappy Bags” at Just Another Hang Up . They are the cutest things ever! And such great instructions. You use a cut up tape measure inside the bags so they “snap” together! Ella and I made 38 of them for Valentine’s Day Gifts.


Upstairs Hallway

I bought a round table at a garage sale. I didn’t really want it, I had no idea where to put it. But the garage sale people were totally talking me into it! I finally got it down to $5. On the way home, I kept feeling like I got ripped off. Once I showed my hubby – I really felt like I got ripped off. He was inspecting it and telling me everything wrong with it – I was almost in tears!

I pulled myself together and came up with a plan. Let’s cut it in half (the top was not level to begin with). So, hubby got to work and moved one of the legs, and chopped it right in half! Now it is a perfect little table in the upstairs hallway. I can never put a solid piece of furniture here because of the giant cold air return vent. I found this little chair at a garage sale for $2 and I sewed a new pillow for the cushion.

I painted this old window and sewed a little banner for it. Now when ever I walk by I smile!

Upstairs Hallway

I bought a round table at a garage sale. I didn’t really want it, I had no idea where to put it. But the garage sale people were totally talking me into it! I finally got it down to $5. On the way home, I kept feeling like I got ripped off. Once I showed my hubby – I really felt like I got ripped off. He was inspecting it and telling me everything wrong with it – I was almost in tears!

I pulled myself together and came up with a plan. Let’s cut it in half (the top was not level to begin with). So, hubby got to work and moved one of the legs, and chopped it right in half! Now it is a perfect little table in the upstairs hallway. I can never put a solid piece of furniture here because of the giant cold air return vent. I found this little chair at a garage sale for $2 and I sewed a new pillow for the cushion.

I painted this old window and sewed a little banner for it. Now when ever I walk by I smile!

Sewing Room Up-Date

I am almost finished updating my sewing room. I will post photos when it is all finished!! I just put this vinyl up last night – It is my favorite sewing saying and it is true!!

Sewing Room Up-Date

I am almost finished updating my sewing room. I will post photos when it is all finished!! I just put this vinyl up last night – It is my favorite sewing saying and it is true!!

Just Made This Tote Bag!


I just made this tote bag from Bijou Lovely Designs. It is a great tutorial with easy to follow instructions. That bag is a perfect size for the beach. Wait till you see the fabric I choose! It’s for a gift.

Just Made This Tote Bag!


I just made this tote bag from Bijou Lovely Designs. It is a great tutorial with easy to follow instructions. That bag is a perfect size for the beach. Wait till you see the fabric I choose! It’s for a gift.