Fixed These!
I fixed these former long-sleeved items by cutting off the sleeves and turning them into vests. I’ll like them better when I can see the black sleeves of my turtlenecks. đź‘Ť Continue reading Fixed These!
Author: Barbara
I have a PhD in American Literature, taught in higher education for over twenty years, and directed two Centers for Instructional Technology before retiring.
When Life Gives You Flags, Make Pillows
I have a little, about 20%, Norwegian blood in my background, according to my Ancestry.com DNA profile, so as we’ve been watching the Winter Olympics, I have been referring to Norwegians as “my people” when they win, which is just … Continue reading When Life Gives You Flags, Make Pillows
Halloween 2017: Chase’s Furry Body
Let’s start with the ears. I wanted to make a pair of ears to clip on to the hat, rather than an entire headpiece, although I did think for a moment that I could glue them to a headband to … Continue reading Halloween 2017: Chase’s Furry Body
Halloween 2017: The Chase Vest
Wow, it was way back in February that I made the hat for this costume. I must have thought that I would be speeding through all the other pieces in record time, just because one piece was done. But now … Continue reading Halloween 2017: The Chase Vest
Looking Ahead to Halloween 2017
This year, I’m trying to get a head start on Halloween, so while you’re thinking about your Valentine, I’m working on parts to a Chase costume. If you don’t know, Chase is from the program Paw Patrol—he’s a dog, a … Continue reading Looking Ahead to Halloween 2017
Afterthought—Halloween 2016
I thought I had posted about last fall’s Halloween costume for my granddaughter, but no. Luckily, I had saved a few photos of the finished pieces. She said she wanted to be a ninja (not the turtle variety), so I … Continue reading Afterthought—Halloween 2016
