From the monthly archives: May 2009

first pony ride

By On May 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment

This week Bella went on her first pony ride at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. I was bummed that I forgot my camera. Cell phone to the rescue! I was worried that she’d be nervous or scared, but she had fun. I have a feeling we’ll be spending a lot of time at the zoo [...]

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wardrobe refashion: comfy shorts

By On May 30, 2009 · 3 Comments

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Does every guy have a pair of these? These are T’s comfy shorts. He has literally worn them threadbare. My attempts to replace them didn’t really work. They either didn’t fit right or didn’t have pockets. I think he bought these when [...]

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craft challenge creativity tote

By On May 28, 2009 · 3 Comments

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Remember when I won second place in Crafty Nation’s contest for Christina’s denim messenger bag? One of the prizes was a free month to Christy’s Craft Challenge. Our local Lincoln Handmade Team is sponsoring the prize and I’m donating my challenge entry to the [...]

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tote bag giveaway at kundhi.com

By On May 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I’m giving away this tote bag as part of Sew, Mama, Sew’s May Giveaway Day. Details over at julie-k.

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sew, mama, sew may giveaway day

By On May 27, 2009 · 225 Comments

I’m participating in Sew, Mama, Sew’s May Giveaway Day. Remember that beautiful tablecloth I was going to make into tote bags? Here’s the first one!

The top has a slight curve because the tablecloth is round. I love how the trim fabric contrasts with the floral print. The [...]

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lots of new totes

By On May 26, 2009 · 2 Comments

I spent most of the weekend designing and sewing. Today I’ll be taking lots of pics. Tomorrow, I’m having a giveaway! Stay tuned!

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memorial day picnic

By On May 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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new on julie-k: recycling sweaters from my stash

tutorial featured on whipup.net:
how-to: sew a placemat zipper pouch with only four seams

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recycling sweaters from my stash

By On May 25, 2009 · 2 Comments

I’ve had a shift in focus over the past few months. I’ve been slowly moving away from felted wool bags to try new things. I’m not completely abandoning them, but I need room for my new adventures. This hit me over the head on Saturday when I found some really nice things at a local [...]

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my smart cookie

By On May 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We received this puzzle on Wednesday from my parents. Thursday morning Bella asked if we could put it together. This is before she even asked for milk or breakfast. She was super excited and did really well.

Friday morning, after breakfast, she asked to put it together again. I was busy posting pictures [...]

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wardrobe refashion: pants to skirt

By On May 23, 2009 · 4 Comments

I finished the refashion of those denim pants that made me look like I was waiting for a flood. It was much easier than I thought. I have a pair of khakis that are the same style. I think I’m going to to take some pics next time and write up a tutorial.

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