While it's been nearly a month since my last post, and very quiet here, I've been super busy (as I'm sure many people are at thi...

In between designing and knitting toys, sewing and knitting for myself, and doing all the other things a mother of two little boys must do, ...

I remember, when I was quite little, wearing clothes my Mom had made for me. I'm not sure how she found the time, with four of us so clo...

In the past I've made simple fabric dresses for some of my toys, because I love to sew, and I like the combination of materials. I'v...

That was a long and not really intentional blog break! Mr. Mitten had 2 weeks off from work to help out with a bunch of projects we needed t...

conversation I had with Mr. Mitten the other day Me: One part of me wants to keep working on my sock, so I can finish it sooner and start on...

My brother-in-law is working from home today, so I get a break from babysitting! Although, I've really enjoyed being around other people...

Yesterday was a great day! I felt better than I had in weeks, and even managed to get something useful done. A good friend of mine had given...

I had a wonderfully relaxing break, staying out at my sister's place. I've been home for a week now, and trying to catch up on email...

To quote my husband,"let's get back to fun toys and happy occasions." Don't you agree? Here's another little tutori...

I had a delightful, lazy weekend with my sweetie. We didn't celebrate Easter, but managed to fit in a bunny, some chocolate ice cream, a...

I did say the Gretel dress was a hint for this pattern, right? Well, I didn't end up calling it Hansel's shorts or something similar...