Remember that one of my New Year’s resolutions was to pray more? Heh. Getting there. Anyway! I’ve taken up, thanks to this handy cheat sheet from BustedHalo.com, working through St. Ignatius’ daily Examen. Basically it’s an end-of-the-day prayer that looks over your day. So far, I dig it. One of my favorite parts is stepContinueContinue reading “Thankful Tuesday”
Tag Archives: Sewing
Thoughts on jumpers. Go.
Hey guys. When I asked about the exposed zipper dilemma of the Frankendress sewing of yore, I received excellent feedback. So, new question: thoughts on jumpers? I’m thinking about making one for an upcoming dance. Here’s the thing: I’ve been very hesitant in the past. Why? Because I was homeschooled. There’s a prejudice, I know,ContinueContinue reading “Thoughts on jumpers. Go.”
Merry Christ-FISH ornament
My blog! I did not mean to abandon you…it’s just, I’ve been doing Christmas-y/ Advent-y things that have occupied my time. One of them is this FISH ORNAMENT. So, on my padre’s side of the family we draw names for Christmas presents. One of them is for this uncle, Uncle Jim. Sooooo, in that pictureContinueContinue reading “Merry Christ-FISH ornament”
Frankendress closure and how my grandparents met <3
So I was looking at my visitors last night…seeing what people have been reading and what not. It turns out people keep checking for updates on the “Frankendress.” So I thought to myself, “Self, I think you should let these fine people know what ended up happening with that dress.” And I will! I finishedContinueContinue reading “Frankendress closure and how my grandparents met <3”
An update on the “Frankendress”
So, usually I write about faith and stuff, right? Yes. Well, this is CONSUMING all of my energy and attention right now. Therefore I invite you to share with me that which has eaten my life. I promise we’ll get back to our regularly scheduled programming soon. I originally said this dress would be calledContinueContinue reading “An update on the “Frankendress””
Lauren believes in me
Yesterday I wrote this on my friend Lauren’s Facebook wall: Everything written above is true: thought, encouragement, purchase. Done. Facts: I want to make a dress. I have green and black crepe. I need to sew like a maniac if I plan on being successful. I don’t mind deadlines, honestly. Plus: Lauren believes in me.ContinueContinue reading “Lauren believes in me”
Seashell Nell 