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Project Monday: Child’s Montessori Apron

November 28, 2011 1 comment
child's montessori apron

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» A little over a month ago Mrs. Sayuri turned five and yet it feels like just yesterday I was posting about her turning four! For this year’s birthday gift I sewed her a Montessori apron using this great free pattern from Sew Liberated. What I really [...]

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Project Monday: Felt Food Grapes

March 22, 2010 2 comments
Thumbnail image for Project Monday: Felt Food Grapes

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» Started Over A Year Ago I originally started this  felt grape project over a year ago, which was right before my son, Mr. Happy Feet, was born. I was in the height of a crafting frenzy. My intent at the time was to make some similar [...]

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Project Monday: Make a Wool Soaker For $2.00 Or Less

February 1, 2010 4 comments
finished wool soaker

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» My Love-Hate Relationship With Wool Although there was never a time that I doubted I would cloth diaper my children, I have not always relished every second of it. Wool diaper covers have been the bane of my existence as a cloth diapering mother. Washing them [...]

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Project Monday: Pot Holder Hanging Dish Towel

December 28, 2009 4 comments
hanging dish towel, dish towel pot holder craft

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» While last visiting my in-laws in NY state my mother-in-law bought the cutest handmade hanging dish towel. It looked like a simple enough thing to make. I thought I might do a tutorial, but found the following two already online. Pot Holder Dish Towel from Dollar [...]

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Project Monday: Baby Receiving Blanket

December 14, 2009 2 comments
blue baby blanket, blue teddy bears baby blanket, blue receiving blanket, flannel baby blanket

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» I made this with my mom. Emphasis more on the with than anything else. She actually did most of it. The baby blanket tutorial is from the ever awesome site: Juicy Bits. This is the second project from her site that I’ve tried – the first [...]

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Project Monday: Oliver + S Lazy Days Skirt Made

November 30, 2009 3 comments
lazy days skirt, little girl picking flowers with basket

If you have not heard of Oliver + S go peruse their site. They have the cutest patterns and some are free. I printed off the Lazy Days Skirt instructions and had been working on it for a while. I was originally inspired by Chasing Cheerios to make it. At last the skirt is finished. [...]

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Project Monday: Thumbprint Felt Cookie Tutorial

November 16, 2009 2 comments
cookie in clover

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» This cookie design came about when I made the tea bags. Cookies and tea just make a yummy pair. These are fun to make, super easy and quick. For more photos of finished cookie expand Step 8. Entries in this series:Project Monday : A Crown for [...]

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