Category Archives: sewing/crafting

New Curtains Part 2: Drapes

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Emily

I am thrilled with how easy these were to construct, and with how great they look!  If I do say so myself 🙂  They match the green paint in our room perfectly while still brightening the room and adding some … Continue reading →

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New Curtains part 1: Valance

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Emily

A few months ago, I decided that I wanted new curtains/drapes for our bedroom.  Steve and I LOVE sleeping in the absolute pitch black, so up till now we’ve just had some black out curtains up that we bought a … Continue reading →

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Homemade co-sleeper

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Emily

Steve and I decided a long time ago that we wanted to co-sleep with our baby.  There are many, many reasons why it is recommended that mamas sleep with their babies.  I encourage you to check out this link if … Continue reading →

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Homemade Mei Tai

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Emily

As you know, I am already a big fan of babywearing.  I made the ring sling a few weeks ago, but I want to have a variety of carriers for different ages, stages, positions, and needs. Now, this is hypothetical still, but … Continue reading →

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Ring Sling

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Emily

Just a short post today about making your own ring sling!  Note: you WILL need a sewing machine! I won’t re-post all the directions and photos, because this website does an excellent job of explaining how to sew a ring … Continue reading →

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