Child’s Montessori Apron
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 like about this apron is that she can put […]
Felt Food Grapes
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 to these felt food grapes found on Etsy. The […]
Make a Wool Soaker For $2.00 Or Less
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 is something I always procrastinate – mainly because it […]
Pot Holder Hanging Dish Towel
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 Store Crafts Hanging Dish Towel from Trey and Lucy […]
Baby Receiving Blanket
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 was her felt crowns. This blanket is waiting to […]
Oliver + S Lazy Days Skirt Made
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 […]
Thumbprint Felt Cookie Tutorial
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. Materials Needed: Felt in tan and red Needle and red thread Poly-fiber filling/stuffing Trace and Cut: 1. Find something circular that you can trace that measures about […]
