Category Archives: sewing and craftwork

Spring Dresses and the Easter Bunny

It seems like every spring (I’m judging spring by the calendar, not the weather which is firmly set to Arctic) I get the sewing itch. I think about sewing all the time but it seems that lately the only time … Continue reading

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Ad-Free Backpack in just the right size

Poor kids nowadays- they can’t get away from it even if they try. Dora shoes, Spongebob back packs, t-shirts with Barbie, pants with Tinkerbell. Our commercial culture starts early- really early. How many people do you know who had Winny-the-Pooh … Continue reading

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Hand Prints for Father’s Day

For this year’s father’s day, my brilliant and creative sister decided to have all of the kids make their own hand prints. She started by making a batch of salt dough which the kids happily stuck their hands (or feet … Continue reading

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Easter Outfits and Snow in the Forecast

Sunday is Easter and snow is in the forecast. This picture comes from my sister-in-law in Edmonton. We usually get the same weather as Alberta a few days after they do so it looks like Easter’s gonna be a lot … Continue reading

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