Recently I’ve been asked about my spin bike workout space in our basement. When I set up my workout space in the basement, we weren’t in a place where we could justify the money on a Peloton, or other super expensive spin bike, but I […]
Category: DIY
Very Hungry Caterpillar First Birthday Party
This is SUPER late, but D turned one at the end of May, and we had a blast celebrating her first birthday party! When she was a few months old, she became very interested in a little Very Hungry Caterpillar rattle given to her, based […]
DIY Growth Ruler Height Chart
We didn’t have a growth chart ruler when I was a kid. My dad would measure us and mark our height on a door frame. I vividly remember my father measuring my siblings and I when we were growing up. I don’t remember him doing […]
Babyproofing Our Fireplace
Anyone else out there with a stone step for a hearth in their fireplace? If you’ve got really little kiddos, (or even if you’re super clumsy!) chances are we have had the same thought: How do I make this safe enough for my toddler without […]
Toddler Sensory Table DIY
Well, this is better late than never! We’ve been busy enjoying this sensory table all summer. So busy, in fact, that I haven’t managed to write a post about it! This sensory table has been so fun for our 1 year old. I keep it […]
How to Sew a T-Shirt Quilt
Binding your T-shirt quilt Hooray! You made it to the last part of sewing a t-shirt quilt! Today we’re talking about how to bind your quilt so you have a nice clean border all the way around. If you’re just finding this blog about how […]
How to Sew a T-Shirt Quilt
Quilting Your T-Shirt Quilt Hello! Today we’re talking about building and quilting your t-shirt quilt. My last post was about making your t-shirt design, so this is all about how to connect your layers to make it warm, cozy, and durable. Depending on your method, […]
How to Sew a T-Shirt Quilt
Part 3: Sewing Your Shirts Together Hi there! This is the third post in my series about sewing a t-shirt quilt. If you’re starting from the very beginning, check out post 1 about planning, and post 2 about preparing your shirts. Today we’re talking about […]
How To Sew a T-Shirt Quilt
Part 2: Preparing Your Shirts Welcome back! If you’re joining me for the first time, we are working on sewing a t-shirt quilt. Be sure to check out my last post, about planning and gathering your shirts. There are some important things to keep in […]
How to Sew a T-Shirt Quilt
Part 1: Planning and Prep I’m not sure about you all, but in our house, t-shirts have a way of piling up pretty fast. For me, I had quite a collection of t-shirts from races I’d run, volunteering, and college. My sophomore year of college […]