December 22, 2015

The Amazing Animazing Skirt

December 22, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

I let go of a lot of the holiday sewing I had planned, but I just couldn't let my daughter ride the Santa Train without making her something out of this great fabric I had found specifically for this purpose. So, I started searching through patterns trying to figure out exactly which pattern to make. And it hit me - this wanted to be a skirt, a skirt with a niche high waistband and cute little cross back straps.... it wanted to be an Animazing! Luckily the designer, Cassie, for Little Lizard King gave me the hook up!

December 15, 2015

Kiss the Cook: Or at least give them a nice gift!

December 15, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

I tend to think of adult gifts as being hard to fit in the 'handmade' category....but really they don't have to be at all!!!! We've already shown you adult Socks and Pajamas that will make great gifts, and don't forget those teacher totes and notebook covers that are also great for girlfriends and the in-laws!!!! Today, Lisa is here to share the perfect gift for any cools in your life. While she has whipped up a gorgeous floral version, I can completely see my BBQ loving little brother wearing this as he teaches his kids the art of the grill.

The simple lines are perfect for showing off a great fabric or adding a fun embroidery or applique. These kitchen sayings from Urban Threads always make me smile (My in-laws are getting a set of towels with these embroidered, but I'm thinking they need a matching apron now too!!!) Check Lisa's take on the Make and Create Apron from Pattern Emporium.

December 14, 2015

Having Holiday Fun - Relaxing in Style

December 14, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

If you could pick one day to spend anyway you wanted for the Holidays, what would you do???? Would it be a day filled with friends and wine, a day of baking cookies and doing fun crafts with the kids, or maybe...... a day relaxing, in pj's, and sewing purely for fun!

The Free Parisian Night Pajama Pants can be found in the Winter Wear Designs Fun Facebook group. These make an awesome gift to yourself for lounge days, and since they are knit with a yoga waist, they are a great gift to give to others as well. Check out Lisa's SUPER pair....

December 12, 2015

Gifts worth getting dressed for: Toddler & Doll clothes

December 12, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

Welcome back to more gifts ideas!!!!

Today Kim is sharing some adorable outfits for her daughter Mila along with some adorable clothes and accessories for her new rabbit doll - ohhhhh the cuteness, I have time to make a rabbit and clothes before Christmas, right!?!??!?!?!

Read through for all the adorableness - because the cutest thing just might be the last!

December 10, 2015

Free Santa Pillow Tutorial

December 10, 2015/ Suzanne Winter

Ho!Ho!Ho!!!! The big day creeps a little closer as we tick off the dates on the calendar waiting for Christmas day to arrive. If you are anything like me, you may only be half way through your Holiday decorating....and if that is the case, you are going to love today's tutorial. With a little bit of trim and an ounce of creativity, you can boost the Jolly ten fold in your home this season! So start looking through your ribbon bin, and read Rebekah's great tutorial to create your own Santa Pillow!