Hey all! You know you’ve been gone too long when you start getting the “Is everything Ok?” e-mails, so I thought I should drop in and give everyone an update. I’ve actually been meaning to write this post for weeks now, but for one reason or another I just couldn’t make myself sit down and… Read More
Wait what? Did that title just say what you think it said? Oh yeah it did…Halloween! No, I haven’t started making my kid’s costumes yet. I’m not that eager to be done with summer, and you know I’m a last-minute kinda gal when it comes to those types of things anyway. But I am trying to… Read More
For anyone who has been planning to make a My Little Pony costume for Halloween this year… I just found out yesterday that Hancock Fabrics is discontinuing their Plum Berry shade of glacier fleece. Bwah bwah Not gonna lie, I’m crushed. This is the color that I use when making both Twilight Sparkle and Spike the… Read More
Every year around this time, I like to take a special week to share recipes for the new Christmas cookies I’ve been busy making. It’s been a lot of fun experimenting with different flavors, and we’ve found a few delicious “must make” recipes to add to our yearly cookie baking. Check out a few of… Read More
I know we’ve all started planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and most Halloween projects have already been forgotten. But I’ve got a major crafting confession that I just felt couldn’t be ignored. After helping dozens of you make your own adorable costumes with the My Little Pony Sew-along, I wanted you all to know… I… Read More
Wow! I’m happy, sad, and mostly relieved that Halloween is finally over. More later about why our house has been so crazy, but right now let’s have a bit of fun. I’ve been receiving loads of great photos in my inbox and on facebook from Moms (no Dads yet) who took part in the My… Read More
Well this is it…The end of the My Little Pony costume sew-along. I admit, I’ve been milking it a little but there’s no putting it off any longer. So without any more stalling on my part, I’m finally sharing how to make the bangs. You will need: your finished hood, a ruler, scissors, rotary cutter… Read More
*Update – One-piece and two piece Spike costumes are now available in my Etsy shop!* A few of you have requested a a tutorial for my Spike the Dragon costume from last year. I’ll definitely be sharing one eventually, but since it won’t be ready in time for Halloween, here are the “quick and dirty” pattern… Read More