Crafty Natalie

a few weeks back i started making some spring/summer dresses for my niece. my sister is totally not a girlie girl, so having her daughter in dresses is a pretty big thing!! (granted, half the time my niece wears her really girlie outfits wearing a pair of Converse All*Stars or some Vans!) i found this [...]

just wanted to say thanks to everyone who stopped by my blog party from Five Minutes For Mom!! the winner for the green paisley pleated tote is #9- Shannon from Ahh…The Good Life! congrats Shannon! i didn’t have nearly enough time this week to comment back to everyone who left me messages, and for that [...]

ever since i got this pattern for Christmas, i’ve been making tons of these bags! (i know, really slacking on posting them!) this is by far my most favorite Sling that is a reserved item in my shop! it’s made with Wendy Slotbloom’s Feathered Friends fabric, the straps and band are a pink and white [...]

i wanted to pass along a website that one of my sisters good friends, Tess,  just started. it’s called Wonder Worms and is an activity blog that encourages reading. for a monthly subscription fee of $8 you will receive 5 activities each week associating with a book (1 activity a day). all books are ones [...]

yey! i’m excited to be joining in on the Ultimate Blog Party sponsored by Five Minutes for Mom! i know i’m a little late (it started on Friday!) but it’s running till March 27- so better late than never! so, a little about me if you’ve never been here before… i am a 28 year [...]

i’ve been wanting Heather Ross‘ new Weekend Sewing book for a bit now, and was about to order it on Amazon when i discovered that she will actually be in the area this weekend as part of her book tour!! she is going to be at Honfleur Home in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, March [...]

here’s a custom order i just finished up that is made with Joel Dewberry’s Orchid Ginseng in Celery. i’ve always loved his fabric, and i love the Ginseng line because it’s all made with cotton sateen.  the home decor weight is great for bags, and i just love the earthy designs! the interior is a [...]