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Gender (stereotype)-free toddler clothes, v.4

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Posted 4 days ago at The Homesteady

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New Knit: Aldous Sweater

Sharing a recent knit today – the Aldous sweater by Isabell Kraemer. I really like how it turned out, especially the shoulder construction and the twisted braid details at the cuffs and hem. It's worth noting: the first day I wore it (and took these photos) I also got to... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2021 at The Homesteady

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Family Photos at Apple Orchard in Bloom

One of our favorite photographers Kim of Time Bandit Photography offered special mini sessions on Mother's Day weekend, and I signed us up right away. Kim has such a talent for making people (especially kiddos!) feel relaxed and at ease in front of the camera. I adore these photos, which... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2021 at The Homesteady

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Sewing: Tiered Dress

I was browsing sewing patterns on Etsy (like you do) when I saw this lovely tiered dress. It looked a little more elaborate than what I typically sew, but the reviews were good, so I bought it. Immediately I knew I wanted to make it in white cotton, and intentionally... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2021 at The Homesteady

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C is for Caffeine (A Free Printable For Teacher Gifts)

I designed this printable for Miles's preschool teachers' Teacher Appreciation Day gifts last month, and wanted to share them here too in case you're looking for something a little extra to go with a coffee gift card for the end of the year! I kept the design pretty simple so... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2021 at The Homesteady

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Free Punch Needle Pattern: Sun Pillow

When we moved to our new house, I knew I wanted to update the decor in Miles's room a little bit. It really hadn't changed since we'd set it up before he was born. He's definitely a woodland-loving kid, and is also really into outer space and constellations. I decided... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2021 at The Homesteady

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The Best Advice for Getting Out of a Running Funk

Last summer I hit a running rut. I just didn't feel motivated to move my body outside. (Part of this was, I'm sure, due to having lived for a few months in a COVID world.) I asked my friend Anna, an incredibly dedicated runner, what she does to get out... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2021 at The Homesteady

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Remaking: Chunky Cardigan Into Sleeveless Vest

I'm sharing another remaking project today, in which I rip out an old knitting endeavor and use the yarn to make something new! I knitted this cardigan in 2019 and just...didn't really wear it ever. It was a prime candidate for repurposing the materials into something more useful. I'd had... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2021 at The Homesteady

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Here & there

It's been a long time since I've written a post like this! If you follow me on Instagram, you've had a glimpse into our lives lately. I've been sharing our day-to-day challenges and joys, plus the knitting and sewing projects that have been helping me feel creative – like the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2021 at The Homesteady

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Make a Kids' Doctor Bag

Miles got a play medical kit for Christmas, and he loves giving us check-ups (or coming limping in saying, "I'm siiiick" and demanding pretend medical attention). We didn't have a bag or case for the tools, though, so I decided to make one for him! It's a simple zippered pouch... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2021 at The Homesteady

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How to Sew a Quilted Linen Burp Cloth

I have a surplus of black linen that was once destined to be a jumpsuit and now...I don't know yet! In the meantime, I used part of it to sew a burp cloth for a friend's beautiful new baby. (It was pictured here.) I pre-washed and dried the fabric, then... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2021 at The Homesteady

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Remaking: An Old Sweater Knitted Into a Sontag Wrap

I have a few hand-knitted items I've made over the years that simply don't work for me anymore. They no longer fit, or I just find myself choosing them less often than I used to (or sometimes not at all). Rather than get rid of them, I've decided to rip... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2021 at The Homesteady

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My Go-To Gifts for a New Baby

So many friends in our (socially distanced) circle are expecting or just welcomed beautiful new babies! I wanted to share a few of the things I typically buy to celebrate the arrival of a new little one – and the birthing parent too. (That William Morris quote comes to mind... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2021 at The Homesteady

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A Chunky Cable Scarf w/ Pockets & Fringe

My awesome sister-in-law Raven asked me a few months ago if I could make something for her: a shawl with pockets and fringe. The piece in the photo she sent me as an example was crocheted (sadly), so I set about finding a similar knitting pattern to make her for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2021 at The Homesteady

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We're Moving!

I'm so happy to tell you that Kristie and I have bought our first house! We'll be spending the first few weeks of 2021 moving into our new home, and I can't wait. (Miles is excited too!) We've spent about a year looking for a house to buy in our... Continue reading

Posted Dec 22, 2020 at The Homesteady

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What to Sew With Extra Fleece

Miles was (by request) a blueberry for Halloween this year! I hope he always lets me make his costumes. It's a little hard to tell here, but he wore blue pants, a blue sweater (hand-knit for him by the mother of a coworker of mine, which just happened to be... Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2020 at The Homesteady

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Repairing a 50-Year-Old Sweater

This sweater is old. No one knows exactly how old, but it's been traded between my mother and her brothers and sister for at least five decades. (And by "traded between," I think I actually mean "stolen from" :) It's a sentimentally valuable –– and very warm –– family treasure... Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2020 at The Homesteady

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Dyeing a Thrifted Silk Shirt With Onion Skins

Last year I bought this off-white short-sleeved silk shirt from the thrift store. I wore it a few times, but never loved it -- it was too close to the color of my skin. So I decided to dye it darker using onion skins! This was my first foray into... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2020 at The Homesteady

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What We Can Do Now to Prepare for a Hard Winter

Winter is coming. And it may be a difficult one, made so by the virus's ever-increasing rates that necessitate continued social distancing to protect ourselves and our communities – not to mention holidays that will look very different from years past. Shorter days bring their own challenges, and combined this... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2020 at The Homesteady

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Our Alternative Trick-or-Treat Plans for 2020

Halloween this weekend is obviously not going to look quite like everyone imagined. Our town's traditional downtown trick-or-treating has been canceled, so we decided to have our own (very) mini Halloween parade on Friday. Miles's little friend Eleanor will be here with our nanny Lucy for the day, so we... Continue reading

Posted Oct 26, 2020 at The Homesteady

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3 Ways to Preserve Fall Leaves

Ask anyone and they'll tell you: this is the prettiest time of year to live in western Massachusetts. My child happens to agree. Every time we're out – whether it's playing in the backyard, going for a run in the jogging stroller, or walking to the car – Miles spots... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2020 at The Homesteady

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Here & there

We're settling happily into a fall rhythm over here -- and I turned 33 this week! Really not much more to report around these parts. Lots of crafting and knitting (I'm almost done with all of my handmade Christmas presents for the year), and continuing our search for a house... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2020 at The Homesteady

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Fall Weekend To-Do List (Free Printable)

Fall is here (even if it doesn't feel like it yet, looking at you 85-degree weather today)! It's my favorite time of year, and I'm especially excited because my sister is coming to visit for a weekend in October. (Everyone is getting tested beforehand.) We're already planning to do all... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2020 at The Homesteady

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New Antiracist Magazine for Kiddos

Hi friends! I wanted to tell you about a new antiracist magazine for kiddos ages 3-11: Ditto Kids. From their Kickstarter: Ditto Kids magazine is a print publication whose mission is to empower and guide kids ages 3-11 on their journey to becoming actively anti-racist. Ditto Kids help parents, teachers,... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2020 at The Homesteady

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Myths & Magic-Themed Play, Books & Activities

A week(-ish) of magic- and myths-inspired play, projects, and reading! This was a fun introduction to fairies, knights, dragons, and magic. PLAY I put together a fairy-themed sensory box with rainbow-dyed rice, pom-poms, sparkly things, and two clothespin ballerinas that Miles made at daycare last year (I taped feathers to... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2020 at The Homesteady

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