Mommyship

I have to admit that I rarely use place mats on my dining room table. I do, however, think they are absolutely adorable (on other people’s table) when they reflect a particular season or holiday. Last Christmas, I decided I would make some festive place mats for my loved ones and their children. I picked [...]

I thought I would share this cute little pin cushion I made for my sister-in-law a while back. I simply cut out a piece of denim that included the pocket from an old skirt. I then paired it with some red fabric that had some country style. I think it turned out nicely. The pocket [...]

A couple of summers ago, I wanted to pick up sewing. My goal was to purchase a book that would teach me some basic techniques through the creation of various items. I love handbags (what girl doesn’t), so I found a book that offered several different designs.The Sew Everything Workshop book is a must for [...]

Here in New England, Autumn seems to be on its way. There is a crispness in the air, it is getting darker a little earlier each night, and there are some hints of bright red and orange beginning to show. This time of year ignites my desire to bake and make crafts, so I recently [...]

When making crafts with kids, more often the dining room table is used for the amount of workable space it provides. An inexpensive idea for protecting that space from the elements of art is to cover the area first with a vinyl tablecloth. These can be purchased at your local grocery store, craft store and [...]

Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to be an avid sewer. I used to watch my mom sew things of perfection for me. In my eyes, she was the perfect homemaker. As an adult, I am now trying to emulate some of her masterpieces. I have found several online stores that [...]