Doorway Puppet Theater

I had seen many different styles of puppet theaters that could hang in a doorway. I decided that I needed something more adjustable than what most of the others were. I have kids of varying sizes, so I decided to make 2 separate curtains. I made a bottom panel and separate longer curtains of a [...]

Recent Projects

I have been on a cleaning frenzy lately. I think it has something to do with the third trimester nesting phase. I have been scrubbing carpets, washing walls and windows, and getting rid of lots of clutter. I have also been busy with lots of sewing projects. The picture above is of some fleece pants [...]

Felt Projects

I have made a few things from my felt stash for the kids for Christmas. I made car play mats for the boys and a doll play mat for Julia. I think they will like them. They were easy to make once I decided on how to do them. I put a pocket on the [...]

I Spy Bags

I made I Spy Bags for my own children and some of the other children on our Christmas list. I had a lot of fun creating these. The ones in the first picture are made from small tote bags that I had purchased last year. I opened the seams on the sides of the bags. [...]

Bean Bags

I made the kids bean bags for Christmas. Each child will get 3 bean bags in a drawstring bag. I cut 5 inch squares of fabric for the bean bags. I sewed the squares, right sides together, leaving an opening on one side to put the rice in. (I chose rice because it is smaller [...]

Artist Drawing Case & Pillows

I have been making more things for Christmas gifts. I made 14 of the Little Artist Drawing Cases pictured above. They are for various kids on our Christmas list. I followed the tutorial on a site. Thankfully, I printed them because the link no longer works. Here is a link I found from the same [...]

Homemade Baby Toys

I have been busy sewing lots of Christmas presents recently. I have made four things for our new baby. Considering the baby will be born right at Christmas I know he won’t be interested, but I wanted him to have presents under the tree like the other kids. All of the fabrics used to make [...]