Oh my goodness … the last few days (and by few, I mean like a TON of a few!) have been hectic. I told y’all that I’d pick a winner for the Boo Boo Bags giveaway two weeks ago … shocker! I did not. But I haven’t forgotten!!!! I’ve been having a blast making dresses [...]
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Man’s shirt becomes Woman’s Apron – a Tutorial + Boo Boo Bags giveaway WINNER!
Posted in DIY, For Home, Giveaway, Scraps, TUTORIALS, Uncategorized, tagged apron, men's shirt, recycle, repurpose, thrift, upcycle on February 8, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Boo-Boo Bags …aka. Rice Bags … a Handsewn Tutorial…you might want to read all the way down…
Posted in DIY, Giveaway, kids, Scraps, TUTORIALS, Uncategorized, tagged bags, echino, fabric, hand, rice, sewing by, sewn, sewn by hand on January 26, 2012 | 43 Comments »
Yes, I’m afraid you did, in fact, read the title correctly. This here post will in fact most certainly be a project that is … oh gosh..this is hard for me to say … er, um … HAND SEWN. Yes. The hands that did the hand sewing were my own. I’m simultaneously so proud and [...]
Secret Sale in my Etsy shop TODAY ONLY! – extended through NOON cst 1/19/12.
Posted in Uncategorized on January 18, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Okay gang … in the pathway of being generous this year…I’m holding my first ever Secret Sale in my Etsy shop! Today only – EVERYTHING IS $50! These are just some examples … EVERYTHING in my shop is $50. Today only – for my blog readers and FB pals. Thanks for being so loveable! (Oh, [...]
Merry Christmas!
Posted in Uncategorized on December 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Me and my family are wishing you and your family a very very VERY Merry Christmas. You are each a blessing to me – giving me reason and encouragement to keep sewing, creating, and giving. I’m so thankful for all your words (and gifts!) of kindness and support. Thanks for making this year such a [...]
Saloon Skirt – a tutorial!
Posted in DIY, kids, TUTORIALS, Uncategorized, tagged bubble, drawstring, how to make, ribbon, skirt on December 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Sometime around Thanksgiving, I just-so-happened to be in a fabric store with all their Christmas fabric on sale for 60% off. I mean seriously y’all…how can you afford NOT to purchase SOMETHING!?! I’ve been using one of these fabrics throughout the holidays in just regular off-the-bolt form. I hung it over a door to serve [...]
Inventory Clearance … $35 Dresses! gasp. $3 Accessories! double gasp.
Posted in dresses, kids, Uncategorized, tagged bobbies, cowl neck, gits, Parsimony, ring, sale, scarf, scarves, strapless dresses on December 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Okay. I did it. I broke a cardinal rule of mine. NEVER EVER EVER do a “show” where you have to create inventory. NEVER EVER. Well. I did. It was fun. I enjoyed an excuse to cut up fabric that’s been sitting in my armoire. I love playing with glue. I did NOT, however, get [...]
Covered Button Pushpins – A No-Sew Gift for $2!
Posted in DIY, Scraps, TUTORIALS, Uncategorized, tagged cheap, fabric, gift, how to make, inexpensive, push pins, pushpins, tacks on December 15, 2011 | 10 Comments »
Sewing Season Christmas Season is in full swing, isn’t it!?! I don’t know about you, but the craziest gifts to come up with are not for family members or friends … but for the millions of SIX teachers I get to give gifts. I am already pretty close to being out of budget for all [...]
A few READY TO SHIP strapless dresses … FYI!
Posted in Craft Crowd, Craft Nights, dresses, Uncategorized, tagged cotton, medium, Parsimony, ready to ship, size small, strapless on December 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My head is spinning. Maybe even literally, I can’t tell. Christmas season is fun, isn’t it!?! In addition to planning a leadership party at my house Sunday night, and a Craft Crowd Make-It Merry Christmas craft night at my house on Monday night, and two kids’ friends hangouts on Tuesday, and a Chistmas Bazaar on [...]
Christmas Outfits…what???
Posted in boys, DIY, dresses, kids, Uncategorized, tagged click chick, Lillygiggle, team spirit on December 4, 2011 | 2 Comments »
It’s late. I’m up. Soooo, I thought I’d share with you, before I forget, something I’ve been working on. I’m working feverishly on Etsy orders, but to keep my mind fresh I always sneak in extra projects. The first such project was to coordinate our outfits for our Family Christmas Photo Shoot we had last [...]
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Hi folks and felines...I'm Robie Kaye Dodson....I'm a wife, mother of three, obsessed sewer, mediocre cook, lover of coffee, marathon runner, and newly compelled DIY'er. Here, you'll find all the latest crafts I'm crafting and classes I'm teaching....please join in the fun with me!
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