Fabric Prep

Hello there! This post is for my fellow sewers out there.  I will show you what I do to prep my fabric before sewing. It’s really simple and can save you from extreme fraying or shrinking projects because you didn’t pre-wash. I got some nice fabric from some recent garage sales. 

 

Before I launder fabric I always do a zigzag stitch around the edges to keep it from fraying in the wash.

After I wash and dry the fabric I try to always iron it before storing.

That’s it; simple, right? Now go forth and sew my lovelies!

Thanks for reading, Kirstin  

Meet Willow!

Hello beauty's! Happy Tuesday!
Today I would like to introduce you to a new friend of mine, Willow.
That's her over to the right. Awww, isn't she a lovely?
Psst, I'm going to let you in on a little secret.
Willow is actually shaped like a man right now.
So sometime in the very near future my mother and I
are going to preform some surgery on her. 
She is a little nervous, can't you tell by the fear in her eyes?

Confession: I am really nervous too!
I will have more on Willow and her condition as my wonderful mother and I begin to shape her into the gorgeous dress form I know is hiding within!

Thank you so much for reading, Kirstin

Little Trees Round-Up

Hello my dears. Sorry I’ve been giving my blog the cold shoulder! I’ve been feeling a little under the weather, and very tired. So I have been on Pinterest a lot lately so I am breaking my mold and doing a round- up on Wednesday (gasp!). Since it’s almost Christmas I found a few little tree’s for you to make to. So here we go!

1.   The first one is in another language, but essentially you use saran wrap, glue, and yarn to make an adorable little tree: http://trocasdelinhas.blogspot.com/2010/10/arvore-de-natal-e-bolas-feitas-com.html

2.   The next trees are wire ones and I thought they looked very nice and are super simple: http://www.myhomemystyle.com/enotes/2011/12/02/turn-wire-into-whimsical-trees/?utm_source=MyHomeMyStyleEnotes&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5366

3.   And finally this Anthro knock-off paper stacked tree: http://www.thewonderforest.com/2011/11/diy-printed-paper-pine-tree.html

Have fun! Thanks for reading, Kirstin

New Things

Whew, I finally got enough focus to actually write a new post! If you hadn’t noticed I changed the name of my blog. I thought it was more fitting. As followers of Christ we must live every second for Him and chase the Son until the end of the day and the end of all time (which means forever!).

In other news I’m whipping up a tutorial for a guitar strap cover I made a couple weeks ago so keep checking back for when that is completed!

I also wanted to tell you all (if there is more than one person reading) than Pinterest is amazing! I just joined and have been pinning ever since! All of you should check it out!

Thanks for reading, Kirstin

Recent Crafting

Well dear readers my POTS is in full flair up mode right now! Fall is always terrible for me because of that nasty ragweed allergy! Will you pray with me for all the other people who are suffering now as well? I know they would appreciate it immensely!
Because my dysautonomia is pretty bad I decided to make a belt yesterday from one of my favorite blogs, Ruffles and Stuff. Disney is so talented and has the cutest tutorials! Here's the link for the belt I made: http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/02/scrunch-belt.html
This is what mine looks like:

 And now presenting my mom's favorite Bible verse! I made her this little print for the fridge!

Here are a couple different ones you can download! (I'm not sure how well they will come out but its worth a try!)



Thanks for reading,

Kirstin

Feeling Crafty

Well we meet again old friends, sorry its been a while since I've posted summer is crazy busy and going way too fast! I've been whipping up crafts like crazy and will post some pictures when I get them on my computer! Mean while you can feast your eyes on this lovely blog I stumbled upon while perusing craftgawker!

http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/