Keeping it real

Stay at Home Mom

During a family outing an acquaintance asked what it is I do for a living. It was the first time since quitting my job that I was going to answer “stay at home mom”. I hesitated. I wanted to say something that sounded more glamorous like “work at home mom” or “Etsy business owner”. 🙄Then… Continue reading Stay at Home Mom

Sewing

Heirloom Dolls

I have found a new love.  I've gone down the heirloom doll wormhole and there is no turning back! I started out with a basic pattern from 10x2Studio on Etsy and it was very user friendly. Highly recommend if you are interested and don't know where to start like I was.  Since making a few, I… Continue reading Heirloom Dolls

Crochet · Keeping it real

So Much Change, Same Crafty Space

So much has happened since I last posted anything.  Where do I even start? Cliff Notes version: Quit my day job Had a baby, very very early dedicated every waking moment to premie baby Tons of house projects I'll write more about all of these things in the coming posts, I promise. Now that the… Continue reading So Much Change, Same Crafty Space

Embroidery

Hoop Art – Tina Belcher

Ever since the big move late last year all craft room projects have been on hold while we get this place unpacked and put together.  Luckily crafts like crochet and embroidery are mobile, and require very little in supplies.  I re-discovered embroidery last year and can't wait to get more hoops done. Here is one of… Continue reading Hoop Art – Tina Belcher