Monthly Archives: November 2012

Meatloaf

I don’t make meatloaf often but when I do, I use this recipie. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-pleasing-meatloaf-57841.aspx Of course I substitute our favorite bbq sauce and sometimes divide it in half and form the loaf around velveeta. The kids usually gobble it up … Continue reading

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Teacher gifts

This year I decided to make my kids teachers gifts for Christmas. I liked how my other mod podge ornaments turned out, and since they weren’t expensive I decided to make ornaments. Instead maps or music sheets I found paper … Continue reading

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Boys tie part 2

I pinned the lining to the main tie and pinned it. Then I hand stitched it together. After sewing the lining on both ends I pinned the sides and pressed it. I folded it in half and hand stitched along … Continue reading

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Boy’s holiday tie part 1

I have had it cut out for a while now, but haven’t gotten to sewing it until now. I started by pinning the right sides together at a right angle, sewing diagonally across and trimming the exess. I obviously didn’t … Continue reading

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Great tutorial

I found a great tutorial about installing a zipper. I am deffiantly trying it the next time I put a zipper in a garment. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2007/05/installing-a-zipper-tutorial-by-michelle/  

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Making a swimsuit modest.

I found this on pinterest and instantly pinned it. http://thecraftpatch.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/make-swimsuit-modest.html Add a little peice to a swimsuit to raise the neckline. I am doing this to mine for sure my tankini top has a similar neckline as the one used … Continue reading

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Teacher gifts

I am not sure what I want to do for teacher gifts. If I even make them for my kids teachers. I wouldn’t mind trying something with chalkboard paint, or making some sort of ornament. I might try making the … Continue reading

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I Rememeber

A wrapping paper that all of my mom’s side of the family HATED my aunt had gotten a TON of it free. It was very similar to this fabric. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christmas-Treats-Packed-Red-Green-White-Candy-Cane-Fabric-By-The-Half-Yard-/390499578699?pt=US_Fabric&hash=item5aeb96b34b Exept it was all red and there were pepperments on … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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It’s cookie time.

I am making the chocoalte chip cookie recipie that I used for the stuffed cookies, but instead of chocolate chips I am using M&M’s and not stuffing them. I am also making peanut butter and nutella cookies. It may seem … Continue reading

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