Category: Sewing
The modern rocking chair makeover
I know, I know — painting antique wood is wrong. Some of you are probably cringing at the before and after photos this week, and thinking I’m crazy for messing with something so old. But hear me out. One of my husband’s colleagues gifted… Continue Reading “The modern rocking chair makeover”
Confessions of a Pinterest Mom
My children are the ones showing up in outfits I lovingly sewed for them. They eat pancakes shaped like dragons and sandwiches cut into smiley faces. They play outside in playhouses we built and painted, and take baths with glow-sticks and homemade body paint.… Continue Reading “Confessions of a Pinterest Mom”
Ridiculous but amazing: sew a cosy for your cleaning wipes
Yes, this is quite possibly the most hilarious, unnecessary thing I have ever created, but it’s also one of my favourites. I love using antibacterial wipes to clean the kitchen counters and polish up the taps in the bathrooms, so I had one container… Continue Reading “Ridiculous but amazing: sew a cosy for your cleaning wipes”
How to have a very merry (chill) birthday
In my experience, the most planned-out special days often end up being the ones where things go wrong and you’re left feeling disappointed. That’s totally why my birthday yesterday — the big 3-2 — was really great. No big plans. No expectations. How to… Continue Reading “How to have a very merry (chill) birthday”
How to re-cover patio furniture cushions
I was sweating as we wrestled furiously on the carpet, each of us struggling to win. It was strong, but it was no match for me. With one final shove, I beat it into submission and fell back against the floor, exhausted. Yes, you… Continue Reading “How to re-cover patio furniture cushions”
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