I started repainting Zach’s bedroom a couple of weeks ago. It was a very vivid combination of blue, green, and knotty pine. And it was dark (SO dark!). In this northern latitude, we need to reflect as much light as possible, and we’re doing some building/remodeling which means a good possibility for bedroom reshuffling in the future. So white was… Read More »Curtains for Zach’s Room
Since Silas and Sophie were so insistent on my making dolls for them (“Sit down and sew, Mama!”), I couldn’t refuse (though I did put it off just long enough to finish a first cup of coffee). So, sit down I did. After a bit of redrafting (and a bit more is needed, I think), two more second dolls joined… Read More »Second Dolls
(Post Update:: I did some reconstructive surgery on the little doll, moving her arms to, um, arm level, instead of mid waist level where I mistakenly placed them. She looks better now. ) I’m not even sure what got into me last night. Dinner was done, dishes were cleaned up, laundry was folded and all the Littles were playing together.… Read More »First Doll
The rope basket making (and therapy) continues. Last week I made a basket for my Dad for Father’s Day. I took a picture before I sent it out. He said the “hat” was a little small. 😉 I’m not sure what he’ll end up using it for, but I made one for us that we keep our cooking spoons in… Read More »Rope Baskets Given
I took a break from making rope baskets to do some other stitching. I’ve had this green floral fabric in my stash for… too long to admit. It’s a bit dated, but in the middle of the night I realized that if I cut it apart into smaller strips and paired it with white, it would look rather crisp and… Read More »From baskets to quilts
My stitching with rope as a way to focus has been exactly what I needed and didn’t know. I’ve been making, and experimenting, and, well, playing, with the rope. Playing with shapes and thread colors, and moving into playing with colors through natural dyes – only turmeric and strawberry so far, but I’m so excited about the possibilities. Some of… Read More »rope therapy
I’ve been doing quite a bit of rearranging lately – moving furniture in the living room, rearranging the Littles’ bedroom to make room for all three of them, and trying to create a bit of creative space for us all. That last bit of rearranging was my most recent, and involved moving all my fabric, which unearthed some fabric in… Read More »make me jammies
Before Norah was born, Cate fell in love with two quilts from one website, both a very crisp and fresh plus pattern. But not knowing whether Norah was going to be a boy or a girl, ordering one wasn’t an option. After Norah was born, the very one that Cate wanted , in the perfect peach and navy blue, was… Read More »Norah’s Quilt
Winter arrived late in Maine this year. Well, actually, we had a lot of snow early in November, and then it stalled, even warming a bit, and revealing the bare ground – such a strange sight in January. But now that there is a blanket of snow on the ground, and the temperatures have dropped to the much chillier, but… Read More »Inside Now that Winter Arrived
Emma had a summer dress that was a favorite. White and pink and touches of ruffles and eyelet. She wore it every chance she could. I don’t remember where I got it, but I’m pretty sure it was thrifted. Well, my husband needed to seal our driveway and she wanted to watch. And she was wearing her dress. And we… Read More »New from Old :: Girl’s Apron