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Heather
I am a mother of four that likes to create for myself and my children.
Interests: crochet, quilting, and thrifting., i enjoy sewing
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Thanks! Ill certainly link up. :)
Toggle Commented Mar 11, 2013 on DIY Cloud Pillow at Seams of Life
Supplies: One pillow case --- I used a standard size pillow case but any size will do. Your favorite stuffing --- I prefer to use polyester fiberfill because of it's squishy-ness. Sewing supplies --- sewing machine, thread, pins, scissors, pinking... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2013 at Seams of Life
Saturday we celebrated Molly Jo's first birthday with a sweet owl themed party. I made a tutu for her highchair using the same tutorial in my previous post and attached it with stick-on velcro. I crocheted a tiny owl using... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2013 at Seams of Life
My first craft for Molly Jo's first birthday party...a pretty little tutu. I followed the instruction found via the pin below. Source: treasuresfortots.blogspot.com via Heather on Pinterest It was so ridiculously easy to make. These tutus are very popular right... Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2013 at Seams of Life
I love the New Year. Just like springtime, it's a chance for a new beginning, a re-newal of some sort, when all things seem possible. Like hitting a personal re-start button. I love that feeling...the feeling of a fresh start.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2013 at Seams of Life
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Joining along with Soulemama. Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2013 at Seams of Life
My family has experienced some devastating blows recently. I don't want to elaborate in this space -- my readers have dwindled to mostly friends and family so most of you know the details anyhow -- but I felt the need... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Seams of Life
My two oldest daughters love headbands and have a growing collection. It's always been a challenge to find a neat way to organize all those headbands. I think I've finally found a solution and I'm happy to share how I... Continue reading
Posted Oct 20, 2012 at Seams of Life
I'm still on a 'kid's clothes' sewing kick after seeing all the amazing things made for last week's KCWC. I upcycled some of my big girl's old shirts into leggings for Molly. And just for the shear cuteness of it,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 18, 2012 at Seams of Life
I happened across a photo of the cutest thing ever, a crocheted Cabbage Patch Kid beanie. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to make one for Molly's first Halloween. I Googled tutorials and found this one... Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2012 at Seams of Life
Thanks! Yes, it is available on Lion Brand Yarns website.
Toggle Commented Oct 12, 2012 on Molly's cuddle bunny at Seams of Life
Thanks!
Toggle Commented Oct 12, 2012 on KCWC :: Fall 2012 at Seams of Life
I haven't accomplished as much as I had planned for this season's KCWC -- you know how these things go. I did, however, manage to finish up these Criss-Cross Tunics from Whimsy Couture that I began sewing over the summer.... Continue reading
Posted Oct 11, 2012 at Seams of Life
Inspired by Betz White's pussy willow rainbow my daughter and I made our first Fall craft this weekend. I had these Autumn colored pompoms in my craft stash, bought for some forgotten project, and the branches came from dead limbs... Continue reading
Posted Sep 24, 2012 at Seams of Life
Two posts in one day...so unlike me! But I just finished up the Birdie Mobile from Little Crochet and wanted to share it before my big kids get home from school and hijack my computer. I apologize for poor quality... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Seams of Life
Thanks Ali!
Toggle Commented Sep 19, 2012 on yarn along at Seams of Life
Thanks Lisa! I just got rid of all of my back issues and now I wish I hadnt.
Toggle Commented Sep 19, 2012 on yarn along at Seams of Life
Joining Ginny today for Yarn Along. I haven't read a book in what seems like forever. I've been too lazy to go to the library and too cheap to buy anything. At least I have my Country Living subscription, it... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Seams of Life
I've been dusting off and re-arranging my blog today. My blog used to have a domain name that I didn't renew and thus, many links were broken. I finally took the time and fixed most of those broken links. I... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2012 at Seams of Life
They did! You should try it...its so easy and comes out great.
Toggle Commented Sep 9, 2012 on crayon art at Seams of Life
Tutorial found here. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2012 at Seams of Life
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Joining along with Soulemama. Continue reading
Posted Sep 7, 2012 at Seams of Life
Last week I order a 'You Are My Sunshine' wall decal from Shanna Murray just before it was discontinued. I was so happy to recieve it in the mail today and I knew just where it would go. Continue reading
Posted Aug 25, 2012 at Seams of Life
At last I finished the Soft Owl Pillow from Little Crochet. It's much bigger than I had anticipated, I may have unknowingly strayed from the pattern a bit, but it's still super cute and bigger is better to snuggle with... Continue reading
Posted Aug 22, 2012 at Seams of Life
Repainting my kitchen chairs and table has been on my to-do list for ages now. With a little inspiration from Sawdust & Embryos and my ThriftyCraftoholic baby sister I finally got the push I needed to see this project through.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 20, 2012 at Seams of Life