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It’s a craft & cat kind of day 💕❄️💕 #winterhomesteadinglife #handmadegnomes #catsofinstagram #homestead #homesteading #homeschool #homeschooling #crafting #craftingthroughwinterOne of those nights when a gal feels lucky to live where she lives ❄️💚❄️ #rockfordillinoisSo, I’m kinda obsessed 🥰 #ivefallendowntherabbithole #macreme #modernmacramebook #modernmacrame #crafting #homestead #homesteading #homesteader #urbanhomesteadMy first attempt at dyeing cotton with dried elderberries 🌿 Honestly, I was expecting a bit of a deeper color, but this subtle rusty pink color is still pretty lovely, especially when placed beside the bright white of the snow. #naturaldye #naturalfibers #homestead #homesteadlife #homesteadcrafts #homesteadinggal #urbanhomesteadThings are about to get real crazy around here this Friday night 😆 #crafting #firstattemptatmacrame #macrame #homeschoolmom #homesteadinglady #homestead #homesteading #urbanhomesteadI am THRILLED for my life-long friend who is putting herself out there and embarking upon a new life adventure this week! Check out all of her amazingness at @bnspiredlifestyle! She’s going to blow your mind 💚 #homesteaddesign #momsmakingthingshappen #homestead #homesteading #urbanhomestead #urbanhomesteading #garden #gardeningToday’s early morning ice made our hike even more beautiful ❄️🌿❄️A HUGE thank you to @seversondellsnaturecenter for hosting YMCA members this morning! #lovemyjob #815ymca #rockriverymca #getoutside #winterrocks ••• And we snuck in a cozy lunch afterwards at @thenorwegianrockford 😋Purple sweet potato pancakes with dark chocolate chips 😋💜🥞 #playingwithfood #funfood #homeschoolbreakfast #homestead #homesteading #urbanhomestead #homeschoolingmom #homesteadinggalCreating a new work space 🌿 Cost = $0 🙌🏻 #nospendjanuary #nospendchallenge #homestead #homesteading #homesteadinglife #homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife
Category Archives: Sewing
Obsessed
Obsessed. There is no other way to describe what is happening in this house right now after discovering this new craft. The possibilities are endless.
Posted in DIY, Sewing
Tagged ACE Hardware, Amanda Blake Soule, basket, clothesline, clothesline basket, DIY, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade basket, homemade clothesline basket, homemade rope basket, homemaker, homemaking, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, project, rope, rope basket, sewing, sustainable, sustainable living, Taproot
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A Vessel
Friends, I’m telling you, there are times when it is just awesome to have a dad who owns a hardware store. For those times you want to paint a room, or unclog a drain, or make a basket. Wait, what? … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Sewing
Tagged ACE Hardware, Amanda Blake Soule, basket, clothesline, clothesline basket, DIY, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade basket, homemade clothesline basket, homemade rope basket, homemaker, homemaking, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, project, rope, rope basket, sewing, sustainable, sustainable living, Taproot
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Some Christmas Sewing
As I mentioned last week, my Singer has been calling my name lately. I’ve found myself nestled in front of the sewing machine more and more, busy creating some goodies for the holidays that are so quickly approaching. The first … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living, Sewing, Sustainable Living
Tagged Butterick, Butterick patterns, DIY, DIY garland, holiday pajama pants, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade pajama pants, homemaker, homemaking, kids, make, making, mama, mindfulness, sew, sewing, sustainable, sustainable living
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Big Sister Baby Brother
This May marks ten years since I graduated from The University of Illinois. (How is this possible I ask you? Oh my!) In honor of our decade since graduating, and the birth of the 15th baby born to my group … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living, Sewing, Sustainable Living
Tagged DIY, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade skirt, homemade stuffed animal, homemaker, homemaking, kids, make, making, mama, maxi dress, mindfulness, mom, mother, sew, sewing, sewing machine, skirt, stuffed owl, sustainable, sustainable living
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Spring Sewing
I can feel it. Spring weather is on its way. It has surely been slow in coming, but I think it is just around the corner. For that reason, I tucked myself in behind my sewing machine to craft some … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living, Sewing, Sustainable Living
Tagged Butterick B5757, DIY, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade clothes, homemaker, homemaking, kids, kids clothes, make, making, mama, maxi dress, mindfulness, mom, mother, sew, sewing, sewing machine, skirt, sustainable, sustainable living
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Sew, A Needle Pulling Thread
With Weather rearing her ugly head the past few days, the girls and I have been scrounging for indoor projects to keep our hands and minds busy. The girls wanted to sew, so sew we did. I had a few … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living, Kids, Sewing, Sustainable Living
Tagged DIY, embroider, embroidery, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade pillow, homemade pillows, homemaker, homemaking, kids, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, sew, sewing, sustainable, sustainable living
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Valentine Number Two
My youngest daughter’s Valentine idea yesterday led me to another idea I could use for my oldest daughter’s Valentines. I used a similar play on words, changed sew to sow, and voila…2013 Valentines are done. Here’s how to do it… Step … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Holistic Living, Kids, Sewing, Sustainable Living
Tagged DIY, DIY Valentine, DIY Valentines, food, garden, gardening, gardens, growing, harvest, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade Valentine, homemade Valentines, homemaker, homemaking, kids sewing, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, seed, seed packets, seed packs, seeds, sewing machine, sustainable, sustainable living, Valentine, Valentine's Day, Valentines
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