Spring Fever!

Being a midwesterner, I LOVE spring! Granted we didn't have too harsh of a winter this year, but still there is something so refreshing about spring.... be it the warm breezes through my window, the signs of new growth and the earth coming back to life, the sound of my children enjoying the outdoors, and the coming of Easter (my favorite holiday).

There is something else that I enjoy about spring.... SPRING FABRIC!!!! Just like department stores start setting out the new spring/summer lines so does the fabric store. Here is a custom order for a nursing cover that I was able to use some fabric from Quilter's Showcase spring line!

Design Idea: Fabric Covered Hooks

We recently finished our half bathroom. The whole room was "inspired" by these gray and yellow towels I had found at Target.... but I have this problem: I am indecisive when it comes to decorating and furnishing my home! Sure, I can easily design and pick out items for other people but when it comes to myself it takes me FOREVER to make a decision and by the time I do I am ready to re-paint and redecorate (visualize my husband rolling his eyes at this moment).

Back to the half bathroom, I was having a hard time finding a towel rack that I liked AND was affordable. Since I have quite a stash of fabric and my husband has quite a stash of wood I decided to make my own. It was a really easy project and the total cost was under $10! I was so inspired by how easy and cheap it was I made a coat rack in the coat closet at "kid level" so my children could hang up their own coats, and a purse/bag holder for under our open staircase.

                   BEFORE                                                                         AFTER

Items Needed:
Fabric (Use wood and cut around, make sure there's enough excess to wrap and staple)
Wood (cut to size to fit space)
Hooks (Home Depot has a great selection)
D-Rings for 30 lbs (also available at Home Depot)
Staple Gun

Shoes!!!!!

Just out of the trunk..... Shoes!!!!! Here are some fall shoes to treat those lil baby feet. I have baby sizes for sale in my etsy shop....  BUT if you are looking for a different size (we do children and adult sizes too!) contact me.

Fall - Tis the Season to Sew!

It is officially fall (where does the time go?).... which basically means it is craft season! Ok, well I guess it's ALWAYS craft season, but there is something about fall that makes me want to sew. I'm not sure if it's the beautiful fall colors, the fun fall fabrics, the chill in the air that makes me want to stay inside, or all the fun fall projects that I have been waiting until now to work on.... That being said, here's some of the items I am working on: aprons, shoes, place mats, table runners, hot pads and more. I LOVE fall fabric, below are some of the goodies I've found!

See something you like that isn't for sale in my shop? Want a custom order? Contact me!