Frosty Jack
Custom requests give me all the feels! Fear and trepidation, inspiration, creative impulse, more fear(!)…determination, and finally, if I’m lucky – exhilaration! That exhilaration pushes me forward to...
View ArticleArt Project! HTV plus Ink Pencils
Is it time for True Confessions? Here’s mine: I’m not an artist. That’s not to say I’m not creative. It just means that I can’t really draw, or paint or sculpt. Nothing like that. I certainly wish I...
View ArticleBook Review! Me & My 18″ Doll
You’ll recall reviews of two of Erin Hentzel’s previous books, ‘Doll Dress Boutique’ (November, 2018) and ‘Doll Days’ (June, 2016). It’s been a while since we’ve done a book review and I’ve got one for...
View ArticleWinner, Winner! E-book Giveaway
Hope you enjoyed last week’s post with the review of Erin Hentzel’s new book ‘Me & My 18″ Doll’ You’ll recall that I promised to give away one E-book copy. I’ve enjoyed the many comments on the...
View ArticleNew Years Determinations!
Do you make resolutions? They sound so serious that I shy away from the whole idea. Instead I am making some ‘Hopeful Determinations’ Somehow, this sounds safer, and more ‘do-able’ I am determined to...
View ArticleTake a Hike! Ezy T fun with paper-bag shorts
We all love the Ezy T pattern for its versatility. Whether you’re still using an earlier copy of the pattern, or the latest update, the Ezy T Reload, it’s hard to beat the options available. Every now...
View ArticleDestructing and Distressing Denim
I’ve had a great deal of interest lately in the destructed denim shorts that I sell in my etsy shop. Though each pair is unique, they start with up-cycled denim jeans and they look like this… You can...
View ArticleMimic Sequins with Glitter Vinyl?
I think most of us felt ‘de-railed’ by the covid19 virus during the past year. I am thankful for good health; the virus did not touch my immediate family. It certainly changed a lot for all of us,...
View ArticleHalter Dress pattern re-design
I adore patterns that can be used in multiple ways! There’s just nothing better than oodles of design ideas! Using elements from 2 patterns multiples those oodles exponentially! How ’bout this darling...
View ArticleBook Review: Doll Studio Boutique
Most of you know that I like nothing better than a good value for my money! That’s exactly what you get with all of Erin Hentzel’s wonderful sewing books. All titles include full sewing patterns that...
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