I think the worst part is taking pictures…

Sewing is the easy part. Taking pictures is a chore. I feel pressure to take pretty pictures, because that is what will sell things. And after all, I do have a film degree. I should be able to whip out something creative, right? Sure, it just takes forever! And, I’m not super happy with the [...]

You Know My Name!

Why does looking at my name stitched into something I’ve made make…me…so…incredibly…happy! “You know my name…te-lee-lee-bop-bop…” By the best boy band, eva:

On stupidity and burning fleece on the iron…

I’m sure we’ve all done it… At least, I tell myself that so I don’t feel as stupid… Taken a freakin’ hot iron to fabric that can’t take the heat. Wimpy fusible fleece… As soon as I pulled the iron away, strings of glue and wispy white threads followed my movements off the board to [...]

Working Hard! I Can Do It!

I am working hard on a new design for a clutch/handlebag for the shop. It was inspired by this poster, so it will be named the Rosie Riveter Handlebag or Clutch (Depending on if I add the little handle). Here’s a sneak peak.

Birthday Cookies

Today is Eleanor’s 6 birthday! Her Kindergarten teacher prefers cookies to cupcakes, so I couldn’t make these wonderful rainbow cupcakes which I’ve been dreaming of making since Meg posted them. Instead, I made these delicious cookies that Saltwater Kids linked from Intimate Weddings. What a great idea! Thank you ladies for the inspiration.

Spanish Paella

My husband was born and raised in the Basque region of Spain. We recently visited his family and were reminded of the little Spanish store here in Seattle. The Spanish Table is a fun treat for Stephen when he wants “home-cooking”. They have sausages, cheese, imported cans of $12 white asparagus (gulp!) and olives, wine, [...]

Sewing Labels

I started a search today for tags to sew on/in my items. About 15 years ago, I had generic tags made, but they have my maiden name on them. So, I binged.That’s ed, Microsoft’s new, amazing search engine! (Why yes! My husband works for Microsoft, why do you ask?) sew tags custom sew in tags [...]

Research 2: Setting goals

Chapter 1 from The Handmade Marketplace “Setting some clear goals regarding why you want to sell your crafts will help you make some very important decisions along the way.” I have never been good at setting goals for myself. Mostly, because I like to succeed without working too hard. Me =super competitive, but lazy = [...]

Bibs Three for Max

Nothing like fun fabric and bias tape to make a baby fashion statement! My church keeps me busy with baby showers! And the flip side…

On how my husband knocks sense into my head…

Tonight, my husband and I discussed me selling stuff. I tend to get overwhelmed. He keeps it simple. I get a complex about how many beautiful crafters there are on on the web, he encourages me that I’m pretty unique around here. So, a plan is forming. A simple plan. 1. Make 4-5 bags. (I’m [...]