It was an ordinary thing, really. I was putting on a dress I had made to take a few quick photos. I've done it a hundred times. I pulled back my hair, put on a quick coat of mascara and some lip gloss, and got the camera ready. After taking the photos, I came back to… Continue reading The Photo That Changed My Life
Hello Ollie Blog Tour: Swans a Swimming
Clear back in April I got to work with and create a dress that was included in Bonnie Christine's booth for Quilt Market, and I was elated. I love her designs, I love Art Gallery fabric, and I couldn't have been more happy to work with both of them. I also got to be part… Continue reading Hello Ollie Blog Tour: Swans a Swimming
Preeclampsia: What I Wish I Knew (and You’ll Want to Know, Too)
With Maya turning two next week, I realized that it was finally time for me to talk about what I learned from my preeclampsia experience because I want to help others going through it if I can. I also didn't realize until just now that May is preeclampsia awareness month, so my timing looks intentional.… Continue reading Preeclampsia: What I Wish I Knew (and You’ll Want to Know, Too)
Make a Basic Tee (In Any Size)
We all have a favorite tee in our closets, and often we wish we had another one just like it. And while I can't take you back in time to buy another one, I can show you how to draft one just like the original and it doesn't matter what size shirt you want--its all the… Continue reading Make a Basic Tee (In Any Size)
Easy Summer Bunting Tutorial
Need to make an area a little more festive in a snap? Try a super quick and easy summer bunting. I'm bringing home this tutorial from last year and I'd forgotten how cheery it looked in my front entry. Read on for the full tutorial! Sometimes the fact that it's summer makes me giddy.… Continue reading Easy Summer Bunting Tutorial
How to Watercolor Fabric: Color Me Fabric
When I saw the newest fabrics from the Color Me fabric line designed by Hayley Crouse from Welcome to the Mouse House, I fell in love. I was so excited about the black backgrounds (new to this line) and the gorgeous flowers that mimic the adult coloring trend. So when she sent me some, I… Continue reading How to Watercolor Fabric: Color Me Fabric