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Gingham Ethan Short-Sleeved Finished!
Youngest Son likes to ham it up for the camera.After much fun matching the lines and checks, Youngest Son now has his black and white gingham short-sleeved Ethan.If you remember, it started with...
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Another LIebster--Let's MIx It Up
I never thought I would receive a Liebster nomination, but here I am with a second. I am very humbled by this, especially when I have seen other blogs who have had this honor.This nomination was from...
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Seersucker Short Sleeve Ethan Shirt
Another Sis Boom Ethan Button DownYes, You heard correctly...Another Ethan Button Down Shirt.I'm sure you're thinking "another Ethan shirt!" And I would have to say, "Yep." This is a little different....
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Vogue 8759 & More Matching Plaid
Vogue 8759I guess I haven't had enough button down shirts or of matching plaids. Before I begin shorts for the boys, I decided Mr. Toad needs a new shirt for Easter.I've had 8759 since it came out. It...
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Anxiously Waiting for Ottobre Design Summer 2014 to Get Here!
After years of indecision, I finally subscribed to Ottobre Design. I subscribed to both the kids and the women's. I now have two editions of the women's and anxiously waiting for the first kid's. It...
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Fabric Eating Bugg
Our Little BuggThis week marked the one year anniversary of us finding our loving chihuahua, Bugg. Mr. Toad had texted me that there was a dog laying in the gutter in front of our house. He was on the...
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Sunshine & Shine On
Awards are such an honor. I was nominated for the Sunshine and Shine On Award by The Sewing CPA. This award is meant to help you get to know your fellow bloggers better and network with other...
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Modified Vogue 8759
Vogue 8759-FrontI finally finished Mr. Toad's Easter shirt--a couple day's late, but done. I started with planning how I would match the plaid before I even cut the fabric. I had run into some...
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Trying to Choose a Coverstich Machine
Links may be monetized. Please read my disclosures & privacy policy.I want a coverstitch machine. I like to sew knits for my kids, my husband and for myself. A coverstitch would help me to get the...
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Only 3 days Until Me-Made-May!
When I didn't see my list of new patterns in the drawer,I asked if they were in the box on the counter.The guy let me raid the box!!!!I love nice people!!!!!This weekend I while folding and putting...
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Two Quick Tees
Links may be monetized. Please read my disclosures & privacy policy.Doesn't this fabric look like brownies?One of my boys says it looks likedinosaur skin. Maybe they needbrownies.One Tuesday, with...
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Two Super Quick Sorbetto Tops
Links may be monetized. Please read my disclosures & privacy policy.Sorbetto Top #1Yesterday I said I started on a Sorbetto, a free top pattern from Colette Patterns. Can you say "quick and...
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Sewing with Knits Yoga Pants
Links may be monetized. Please read my disclosures & privacy policy.With Me-Made-May started, I've been evaluating what I really wear. I don't wear silk jersey to clean the toilet, change the cat...
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Comox Trunks--Mr. Toads New Drawers
Cheetah wearing Comox Trunks watchingbasketball. How serious can we be when sewing a pair of underwear for our guy? It is one of those delicate subjects that either needs to be discussed delicately or...
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Mrs. Toad is Getting Social
Okay, I've put it off long enough. I kept thinking that this social media thing is just a fad, but it just won't go away. So, I'm finally giving in to the pressure and have set up some social...
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More Sewing with Knits--skirt and pull-over hoody
Links may be monetized. Please read my disclosures & privacy policy.Sewing with knits hoody.I've been doing a lot of sewing with knits. Part of it has to do with Me-Made-May and needing some basics...
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New Brother 2340cv Cover Stitch!
Links may be monetized. Please read my disclosures & privacy policy.Just when I had convinced myself that I can wait to get a cover stitch machine I had an interesting conversation with Mr....
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McCall's 6559--The back up plan
McCall's 6559One of the advantages to being able to sew is being able to whip up a dress when having one of those days that end up with most of your wardrobe thrown on the bed because you just don't...
View ArticleWhy can't Joann's carry decent fabric for men? My fabric shopping rant.
I had some extra time today and really needed a fabric fix. I was out and about and somehow did not have my ever present Joann's circular. I had a 40% and my Mystery 60% off coupons. I ran into the...
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Striped Maxi--McCall's 6559
There is nothing like a little life getting in the way of plans. A little (actually a lot) family drama and some spring cleaning put me in bed with a rheumatoid flare and a pair of worthless hands. My...
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