From vintage feed sack to apron! Here are my project notes 🙂
Category Archives: family
Heirloom Doily Throw Pillow – Project Notes
How to attach doilies to fabric, making your heirlooms functional again!
Patiently Preparing – Suggestions for a Simple Advent
Here are some of our family’s favorite ways to lean into the Advent season rather than getting caught up in the world’s rush to Christmas Day.
Words for Hand Embroidery
In anticipation of the Barnabas Bag pattern being released next month, here are some of my favorite phrases sized to fit perfectly on the tote’s 5″ square pocket. There are two files, one with block lettering and one with script lettering. Each file has eight unique phrases. You can resize and use these embroidery patterns anywhere that could use a little boost!
Talofa Kids Advent Wreath Pattern Notes
Last month, I had the opportunity to test Talofa Kids new Advent wreath pattern. Here are my notes!
Announcing – A Handmade Holidays Shopping Page
I’m excited to share a great opportunity for connection with other business owners specializing in handcrafted goods. This year will be Reclaimed for Good’s first annual “Handmade Holiday Shopping Guide”, featuring handmade *very* small businesses.
Baptism Banner Reflections
Over the past year, I’ve had several discussions with people about my method for making banners or wall hangings. Let me tell you, it’s not a one step process! In fact, even though I’ve made quite a few wall hangings by now, I still follow a detailed checklist I made for myself so that I’mContinue reading “Baptism Banner Reflections”
Discoveries
Discovering this new art class and playground got me thinking about all of the things we’ve missed over the past several months, and all of the things we’ve discovered along the way. I’d love to hear what you’ve missed and what you’ve found, too! Here are a few of mine.
Sewing with Kids – Setting the Stage
A series of tips on how to help your kids build some basic sewing skills while developing a love for stitching and growing a deeper connection with you in the process.
Mother’s Day
I wrote the following words last year as a reminder to myself that the beautiful moments of motherhood aren’t wrapped up in a single day. That I can appreciate being a mom even when I don’t feel appreciated. And I can acknowledge the hard bits, but lean into the good. Little did I know they’d be even more applicable this year!
