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Painting: Landscape with Canoes
After a long painting hiatus, I pulled out my brushes and did a little number. It started out as just a quick thing to put in a frame in order to fill a space on a wall. But then I decided to actually paint- like, take the time and try to make something beautiful. …
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Crochet: Panda gift set
I made this set a while ago, intending to get it sent off to my sister-in-law for her baby shower. That didn’t happen as planned and now we are going home around the time that little miss will arrive, so now I will just take it in person. (Todd and Lizzie- if you see this,…
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Sewing| Pattern Testing: The LOL Swing Top
Guys, I love this top! It is called the LOL Swing Top, designed by Jenn at Jennuine Design. I was lucky enough to help with the pattern testing and, since I happen to have a tiny newborn baby girl, I was able to test the NB size. Over the next couple of weeks, you can…
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Sewing: KCW- scrappy color block dress
It’s Kids Clothes Week and I was finally able to spend a bit of time sewing on Wednesday. I self drafted this little color block raglan sleeve number for my Tessa girl. The pattern needs help, so I’m not sure how much wear we’ll get out of this. Perhaps I’ll take it apart and make…
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Crochet: booties and headband; cocoon and headband
Tessa got to wear these booties and headband for her first day out in the world. I made this cocoon and headband in anticipation of getting new photos for my wall. I think I’d like to incorporate my favorite color (peacock blue) into my house. This yarn is soft and yummy- from Knit Picks.
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Sewing: More plaid- button up and Fawn Lily dress
Plaid button up: Are you sick of this fabric yet? I had some leftover from all of the other projects I’ve made from it (actually I think I have more), so I thought I’d try something for the boys. They have very few short sleeved dress clothes, so I decided to give it a go. …
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Shorts for the boy
I made Liam some shorts using the Kudzu pattern. I used some denim from a pair of jeans Mike was getting rid of. The first thing he said after putting them on was, “Mom, they’re so comfy!” So, that’s a good thing. This pattern doesn’t have buttons or zippers; the waistband is ribbing (but I…
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