Happy Birthday, Louis!

Our little sweetiepie is FIVE YEARS OLD today!!I don’t know how it happened.  I thought I was keeping my eye on Louis, but apparently not close enough.  Because he went and grew up on us.  It feels like it happened overnight. Today is a big day...
Peg Legs by Patterns for Pirates

Peg Legs by Patterns for Pirates

Oh you guys.  I think I’ve officially found my favorite pattern put out by Patterns for Pirates so far.  Which is hard to believe because I pretty much own and obsess over all of them.  I just really like how Judy drafts her patterns…they’re for...

Sunday Lately :: Week 33

Whew.  What a quick freaking week this has been!  I think it’s all because this coming week is going to be a big one: first day of school, Louis’ birthday and then his birthday party.  Lots of deadlines and exciting things all coming to head...

The State Journal :: My 15 Minutes of Fame.

I was emailed a few weeks back by a journalist with The State Journal (West Virginia’s statewide newspaper), asking if I wanted to be featured in an article about Handmade Escapade.  Yes!  Obviously, yes!  I was super excited.  And nervous....