Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!

by Whitney // November 18, 2016 // Comments off

I happen to notice last week that my Mickey Mouse calendar had today marked as Mickey Mouse’s birthday. So I looked it up and sure enough, this day in 1928 Mickey made his first appearance on the big screen as Steamboat... Continue reading →

Recover a Padded Chair | How to

by Whitney // November 16, 2016 // Comments off

A few years ago I picked up a great sewing table and padded chair at a garage sale. I have used both countless times since then and the vinyl on the chair started to split open. After several months... Continue reading →

Quilted Zipper Pouch How to

by Whitney // November 9, 2016 // Comments off

Sometimes I buy fabrics that I love, but have no idea what I’m going to do with them. Lately I have been trying my best to use things that have been sitting in my sewing room too long (more... Continue reading →

Midweek Sneak Peek – Nov 2

by Whitney // November 2, 2016 // Comments off

Sometimes things don’t go as planned…that seems to be the the story of my life this last week and a half! It started with a busted camera lens and finished up with Skyler coming down with a terrible stomach bug... Continue reading →

Raccoon Costume – DIY Inspiration

by Whitney // October 26, 2016 // Comments off

This year for Halloween we wanted to make use of the fox costume I made for Peyton last year (it finally fits) so we decided to go for a woodland theme! Skyler is dressing as a raccoon, Jeremiah is... Continue reading →

Star Wars Family Costumes

by Whitney // October 21, 2016 // Comments off

Since I’m on a Star Wars buzz from making my Rey costume and all the Rouge One details I wanted to share the Star Wars costumes we made and wore last Halloween! I’ve been a Star Wars fan for years,... Continue reading →

DIY Rey Costume – Star Wars: The Force Awakens

by Whitney // October 19, 2016 // Comments off

I’m so excited to finally get to share the Rey costume from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! I have been planning this costume for 10 months and it turned out exactly like I wanted! In my last post I showed all... Continue reading →

DIY Rey Costume: Supply Haul

by Whitney // October 18, 2016 // Comments off

As soon as I watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens I KNEW I had to make a Rey costume! Rey is a strong female character who isn’t afraid to work hard and go on an adventure. She’s a fantastic role... Continue reading →

Halloween Quilt – DIY Inspiration

by Whitney // October 12, 2016 // Comments off

I’ve never really decorated much for Halloween. In fact, the first year I was married I convinced Jeremiah to let me put up Christmas decorations in October! My mom however is way better at it than I am. She put up... Continue reading →

TMNT Treat Bag

by Whitney // October 5, 2016 // Comments off

I’m so excited about this post because it kicks off my Halloween projects for 2016! I have several great videos planned that I think you all are going to like. The first is this fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle treat... Continue reading →

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