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Natural Dyeing: Lac
This past weekend the weather was perfect, sunny and breezy, so I broke out the dye pot and did some fun natural dyeing! I had a bunch of pieces waiting for the dye pot that I had planned on dyeing back over the winter holidays. Unfortunately that all got put on hold with my injury.…
3 Patterns, 3 Months!
This morning was our Sunday ritual of yummy breakfast (homemade waffles & smoothies) followed by a visit to my husband’s folks. I think we’re one of the rare lucky couples who love each other’s parents and really all get along. Our parents live only a few minutes from each other and get along fabulously too!…
Organizing and Planning my Wardrobe
Today was a cleaning/organizing day (+ a ton of laundry and toy cleanup) that I needed to catch up on since I’ve been relaxing for vacation! I weeded through my closet, set aside a bag for donations, a bag for mending, and a bag for pieces that have nice fabric that I can reuse…
Top 5 Hits and Misses of 2013
I’ve seen so many wonderful posts from everyone participating in Gillian’s Top 5 of 2013 Posts over at her blog Crafting a Rainbow and really wanted to participate even though it’s already the last day of the year! I’m a brand new blogger so please excuse some of the photo quality as most of these are…
Naturally Dyed Flared Wave Skirt
I am just in love with this pattern. Super easy to sew up and so comfortable to wear. I really need to make a few more! This pattern is from one of my favorite sewing pattern books, Shape Shape, Sewing Clothing Patterns to Wear Multiple Ways by Natsuno Hiraiwa. I have made up a few patterns…