open for business!

These three items are now listed in my etsy shop! I have to say it feels so good just to have something up for sale whether or not someone buys them. I adore all three of these and loved sewing them!


I'll list some more items throughout the week. The sun was going down as I was taking pictures so I had to stop to wait for better lighting.

Let me know what you think!

an oldie but goodie

I just think my dad is too cute. He keeps a box under his bed of all the little gifts his five children made for him growing up - and he really treasures it. There are items in that box all the way back from the 70's and I just so happened upon this tie made from (now vintage) wallpaper and construction paper.

A classic Father's Day present of 'coupon' ties. The ties were good for feeding the dog, breakfast in bed, and a hug and a kiss. Such a sweet present for a child to give to their dad!


I think this is what the little miss will be giving to her daddy this year!

Have a happy weekend!

petits habits

I'm happy to say the buttons were found and I am SO close to putting some items up for sale in my shop. It'll be a big relief to finally 'open' and see what happens! It was a lot more work than I expected, but I am having fun with it!

In the meantime Petits Habits has been providing me with oodles of inspiration and I hope they provide some inspiration for you too!

twilight concert series

Check out this years line up for the Twilight Concert Series. It's FREE and starts playing every Thursday beginning July 9th at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake. Music starts at 7:00 pm but go early to grab a bite to eat and peruse the local arts & crafts for sale. A perfect date night in my book.

July 9 Bon Iver | Jenny Lewis

July 16 The Black Keys | Human Highway

July 23 M. Ward | Land of Talk

July 30 Sonic Youth | Awesome Color

August 6 Q-Tip | B.o.B

August 13 Toots and the Maytals | N.A.S.A.

August 20 Iron & Wine | Okkervil River

August 27 Robert Randolph & the Family Band | Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

I am most excited for Iron and Wine (speaking of 'Twilight' - Prom dance scene anyone?).

enjoy the weekend!

I'll be off button-hunting so I can finally finish some outfits.

So maybe there will be a fun surprise next week in my little shop - as in actually something for sale! Cross your fingers! (or at least I will...)

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r.i.p. regrets

Today has been one of those days. The kind where the seam ripper gets more action than the sewing machine...or so it seems. As I write this there are two separate projects waiting to be ripped open - for the second time today. And I just had to take a break.

Because I should know by now to put right sides together, and I should know by now that its important to follow the directions and not get ahead of myself, forgetting to sew the sleeves on before I sew the side closed...among other similar oversights (yes, there were more).

And my mother's words are ringing in my head, "If it's not right, take it out and do it again." The mantra her high school sewing teacher tortured her with in her youth. But, really, it was for her own good - which she now realizes and is grateful for - because if it's not right, she does take it out and she does do it again. And her projects are always well-done, with no lingering regrets hidden in a seam or hem.

Now if you are thinking that of course I would need to fix my completely obvious mistakes, you are right (I think people would notice if the sleeves were missing). I have no choice. But, sometimes, when its a little mistake, one that could go unnoticed I contemplate just letting it slide.

And then I take it out. And I do it again. And knowing it's free of any regrets at the end is almost worth the mistake in the first place. Almost.

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{{and check out this crazy beautiful tat}}

amy bulter for free!

I made this throw quilt months ago from an Amy Butler quilt pattern I downloaded for free. I just went back to her website and was reminded just how many FREE cute patterns she has available! There are a bunch of fun quilt patterns, and other little projects including these cute cat pillows, along with duvet cover, fabric necklaces, and silhouette cutouts... enough to keep you busy all summer!