Activity Tote

Papers, pencils, crayons, books, papers, markers, stickers, papers, scissors, glue, flashcards, and more papers...
This is my attempt to keep it all in one place - an activity tote made from fun fabrics.

 I'm kind of fond of Thing 1 and Thing 2 :)

The dimensions I cut this cube tote:
2 sides 9" wide by 11" high
2 sides 8" wide by 11" high
Bottom 8" by 9"
I put pockets of different shapes and sizes everywhere - on the 4 outside pieces plus the 4 inside pieces. I used heavy interfacing on the pieces so the cube would keep its shape.

Bandana Dress Cutting Instructions

I've been making some cute dresses like these for charity. I got the idea from DressAGirlAroundTheWorld. Here are my simplified cutting instructions to print, use, and share. I'm trusting you to sew it up all right on your own.

It makes a great project for the ladies at church, and for using up neglected pieces of fabric, especially polyester and knits.

My Girl and Me

My Girl and Me

she is me, I am her

we are one and we are the same

she is what I used to be

when I was young

I am the woman

she will one day become

we are one

my daughter and me

the lines are blurred

is she me, or was I her?

dark blond tresses

spilling out of ponytails

that once were mine

now they are hers

excitement at a carousel

hers or mine? I cannot tell

non-stop talk at suppertime

comes from her lips, or was it mine?

I see two selves

in my house each day

her face a mirror

from yesterday

eyes of brown, and freckles sprinkled

mouse-brown hair that waves

where it will wave

the way her tongue moves by her lips

with concentration grave

her daddy is her hero

her mommy is her friend

baby brother is a willing slave

and that’s the way life goes

like mother, daughter

can’t help but wonder

where I end and she begins

she is my extension

into the next generation

I am roots from which she grows

we are strands of a single thread

bonded by love and heredity

we are one

my girl and me

Trish Boese

My Insulated Picnic Tote

I was inspired by this post over at Sew Mama Sew to make an insulated tote. I hope to use it in place of my bulky cooler this summer.

It's large, it's sturdy, it has strong handles and it will haul plenty of food - either out to the picnic or home from the grocery store.

I used recycled denim for the handles and (though you can't see it) the bottom of the bag. The tutorial for this picnic tote was so simple and easy to follow!

A Well.ca Coupon code

This is a coupon for new customers. If you've never ordered from Well.ca before, use the coupon Trish10 for $10 off your $40 purchase. (Expires October 23, 2012) Shipping is always free in Canada.

They have quite a selection of stuff! Some things I like: