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Recently I had the opportunity to do some strikeoff sewing for a friend who owns a fabric business. Strikeoff sewing is when the fabric business sends you the first print run of a new fabric, and you test it by... Continue reading

Posted Nov 24, 2015 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Wordless Wednesday: Pianist and Composer

Posted Mar 25, 2015 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Something New

I am playing around with a new product in my Etsy shop. I have these beautiful bibs that I've been making for years, and they sell very well, mostly as special baby gifts. But I wanted to think of something... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2015 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Saturday Morning Silence

I'll admit it. Lately, on Saturday mornings, I've taken advantage of the opportunity to sleep in. Today, however, Radar had an early-morning call for a play he is in, so I found myself up at 7:00. After he was on... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Grand Re-Opening at Hyenacart!

I'm all set for tonight's stocking at Hyenacart. My Etsy shop will continue to be my main shop, but I will be stocking at Hyenacart once or twice a month. You can check out the previews here. Everything goes live... Continue reading

Posted May 21, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Grand Re-Opening at Hyenacart!

I'm all set for tonight's stocking at Hyenacart. My Etsy shop will continue to be my main shop, but I will be stocking at Hyenacart once or twice a month. You can check out the previews here. Everything goes live... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Broken Glass and Other Kitchen Disasters

This is what my kitchen's baking area looks like when EVERYTHING has been removed and the counter scrubbed super-clean. At 9:30 at night. Why would I be doing that, you might ask? Well, it might be that I dropped the... Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Up in the Air

Superman continues in his recovery from major reconstructive foot surgery. Today we added this to the list of "things people with casts on both legs can do." Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Fussy-Cut Gnomes

Sometimes I sew things that I almost hesitate to put up for sale because I like them so much. This is one of them. I fell in love with this organic cotton knit fabric a long time ago and bought... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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HTF

You may be familiar with the acronym HTF. This stands for "Hard to Find", and in the world of online sewing it means a fabric that everybody wants and no one can find. It's a perfect demonstration of supply and... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Nightcap

We are topping off a busy Sunday/Mother's Day with some family firepit time, complete with marshmallows and all the fixin's. A busy week is ahead, but for this moment, all is calm. Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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2:20 a.m.

Superman recently had another foot surgery, and pain management has been a challenge this time around. We are now three weeks post-op, and his pain is definitely improving, but he still wakes up at least once every night needing comfort... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Goldfish Sewing Sneak Peek

Here's a little sneak peek of what's going on in my sewing room this week! I adore this Heather Ross fabric. It is very HTF (hard to find) these days, but I bought it a long time ago. For years... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Irony Looks Like This

This morning, Radar (age 10) woke me up at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:45 to tell me he couldn't sleep. Then, at 6:15 he came in and told me I really shouldn't be pressing the snooze button because it's not healthy. Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Sewing Room Makeover

I recently completed a facelift for my sewing room. Working with a very limited budget, I made some small changes that had BIG impact! Here are some photos of the transformation, starting with a before picture. Above is a before... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Most Popular

Today is May 4th, which means it's Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you, get it?). We love Star Wars in this house, and that love has led to a lot of fun over the years. It also... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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About Tetherball

My kids are a lot older than they were when I first started this blog, so they don't say as many unintentionally funny things as they used to, but they still make me laugh every day. Every once in a... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Three Years

Yes, three years. That's how long it's been since I've blogged. A lot happens in three years of a family's life. I see that I need to change my blog banner because tiny shoes, baby toys, and cheerios are not... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Hello World!

I let my blog get very, very dusty. But my shop is still humming! (See over there to the left. <-------) I am going to try to remedy the blog situation. Stay tuned. Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2014 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Spring

A bucket of soapy water to clean off a long-unused table... A trek into the woods... A few wildflowers gathered... And suddenly, it's springtime once again. Time for lots of dinners on the deck! Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2011 at Sewing for Cherubs

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The Whole World

A conversation with Superman from earlier today: Superman: "I love you, Mommy." Me: "I love you too, Superman." Superman: "I love the whole WORLD!" (I'm pretty sure that's exactly how it's supposed to work, by the way. Our children love... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2011 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Zipping Along

My daughter amazes me. She is much more brave than I was at her age. I was lucky enough to spend two days chaperoning her school field trip to camp last week. She got to enjoy lots of new experiences,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2011 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Putting the Pieces Together

What is it about kids and puzzles? They seem made for each other. My kids have always loved taking the box of pieces and ending up with a picture. I think puzzles are a good analogy for life. You get... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2011 at Sewing for Cherubs

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A Little Sunshine, Please?

I'm not going to lie about it: This winter has been long, cold, and dreary. I am so ready for some spring, warm temps, and sunshine. So, in an effort to bring a little sunshine into my sewing room, I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2011 at Sewing for Cherubs

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Valentine Madness, Valentine Love

(Valentine snack, prepared for Superman's class party) I suspect I'm not the only Mom out there who is positively worn out from yesterday's festivities. First, there was the preparation for the big day, which for me involved searching through three... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2011 at Sewing for Cherubs

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