The Baby Room Reveal

He may not have a name yet, and he may not actually be spending any time in this room for months, but, well, it’s all ready!
So much of this room was a collaboration of friends and family, and over 90% of it is used or handmade. I don’t know if there has ever been a [...]

Rocking Chair Before and After

This is the rocker my mom used with all of her seven children; it is over 40 years old. She offered it to me and my husband when we found out we were pregnant {although me and several siblings have been diligently hinting at it for years}.
I scored at Joann Fabrics to recover it for [...]

Making a Hamper Liner

Remember I bought this cute metal bucket for a hamper in the baby’s room? I made a liner for it…
Project time, start to finish: 20 minutes.

Step 1
Measure the bucket from the bottom to a few inches over the rim. Also measure the circumference of the bottom. Sewed all pieces together {two sides first, then bottom. [...]

Perfect Day for Sewing

TORRENTIAL downpour in my hood today, but couldn’t help swim by my local quilt store.
THIS had me salivating. Doesn’t it have new-baby-boy-crib-bedding written all over it? Oh, you should see my mind spinning right now.

… and I can’t help but want to put the crib on top of some super-soft and fluffy rug. Yes, I [...]

Indoor Awning

I’m thinking about building an INDOOR awning for the ohbaby room. If only I could find out if this should be a pink awning or a blue awning {you get the idea}. What’s the suspense for? I know the doctors know and are just keeping me in the dark until I have a total mental [...]

Show Me What You’re Workin’ With

So, we won’t know if it’s a boy or a girl until our appointment on Nov. 10th. Ug – is that not SO far away? I’ve got curtains to sew! :) Apparently we can find out in 2 weeks if we go to the 3D ultrasound place… but I’m getting mixed reviews from people on [...]


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