One of my favorite things about sewing will always be the ability to make unique things for my family. In this case I knew I needed some new swimwear for this summer, and I wanted to coordinate with baby boy without being too matchy. Last summer when I was pregnant, I almost made myself a … Continue reading Mommy & Me Swimwear!
Did you know you can use the Silhouette Cameo to create a stencil to stop stain from applying to wood?! Neither did I, until this idea popped into my head, and it worked! Read below for a tutorial. My brother and his fiance recently got engaged...on a remote hiking trail in the middle of the Smokey … Continue reading Reverse Staining Wood | Engagement Map
Are you ready for my favorite shirt of 2018?! Well, I've only sewed 3 this year so far but this one easily tops the list and probably will for a while! Yes, I made those floral designs and cut them out of crushed velvet using my Silhouette Cameo! Back in October I took this picture … Continue reading Custom Fabric Applique Raglan
I've had my eye on the Thread Theory Newcastle Cardigan for Brian ever since I first started sewing (2 years ago!). It always seemed a bit too complicated so I never attempted it until now. Well, I sewed it for Brian's birthday in September, but we weren't able to get any pictures until now. First … Continue reading Birthday Newcastle Cardigan
I'm here to share my free weekly menu cut file and my review of the Silhouette Cameo 3, as per the "making" part of this blog's name! If you're as astute reader, you'll remember that I previously shared a review in my Halloween post. However, I totally forgot that I was planning to share this … Continue reading Silhouette Cameo 3 Review | Magnetic Chalkboard Weekly Menu DIY
Happy Halloween! This year Brian and I decided to host a party for our friends, and I knew I would use the Silhouette Cameo to do a lot of fun DIY decorations! We had so much fun with it and really went crazy with our ideas. If you need some last minute inspiration, most of … Continue reading DIY Halloween Party
This post was created in partnership with Silhouette. All opinions are my own. If you follow me on Instagram (and you should!), you'll remember that I have been planning a review on the Silhouette Cameo 3. Today I'll be sharing the first part of my review in the form of five helpful tips for beginners! … Continue reading Five Tips Silhouette Cameo Beginners Should Know
I'm back for Part 2 of my installment on the Raspberry Creek CLUB line mountain-wear! Once again I turned to my trusty menswear pattern company, Thread Theory for the Strathcona Henley again. I used the same cotton lycra mountain print as last time for the sleeve accent fabric, and a solid heathered gray cotton lycra … Continue reading Fall Mountain-wear, Part 2
Hi friends - a quick post tonight. I just wanted to call out the new Silhouette/Cricut cut files designed by Megan at Made for Mermaids. The awesome thing is, 100% of the proceeds from these are donated to local Houston charities. I made a quick Mama Nina in shirt length last night - seriously, 1.5 … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey Charity Designs
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