Superhero Cape

For Cousin Sam’s 3rd birthday, I decided to make him a fun superhero cape. My sister told me he was in to Power Rangers and thought he would really like a cape. I found an easy pattern here and attached a lightning bolt to the back.

Hannah was my model but she was a little  wiggle worm. I couldn’t get her to stand still. These are the best pictures I could get.

Happy Birthday Sam! You make a great superhero!!

Christmas Quilts

After making my first little quilt for Hannah, I decided to try and make my niece and two nephews quilts for Christmas. I started several months ago planning and buying the material, but I was sewing up until the last minute. Not necessarily because they are too terribly time consuming (although they did take a while), I just kept procrastinating.

But after lots of cutting, pinning, pressing, machine quilting, and even a little hand sewing, I had them finished. It felt so good when I sewed the last stitch. I got the pattern here. She calls it the Road Trip Quilt and it's great for beginners.

This Sock Monkey quilt was for our nephew, Liam. He just turned one and I fell in love with this fabric when I saw it.

Sam (3) and Betsy's (1) quilts:

I made Sam's a little bigger since he's not really a baby anymore. My sister sent this picture...I think he liked it!

Handmade Holidays

This Christmas season we've had lots of fun around the Hubley house making things for others and ourselves. If you know me at all, you know I love Christmas. I love the smells, the music, the aromas, the family gatherings, and most of all the expectant waiting of the birth of Jesus (more on our family advent in a later post).

I'm one of those annoying people who starts listening to Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving and I light my "Fire on the Mountain" Circle E candle everyday. Scott is really a trooper. So with the music turned up loud and the smell of cinnamon in the air, Hannah and I have been creating a few things for the holidays.

First, I saw on Kirby's blog this adorable (and simple) little dishtowel dress and thought it would be so cute on little Hannah Mae. Sorry about the dark photos. I used my phone to take them.


Then, I was trying to think of something to give Hannah's teachers and a few others and thought this sugar scrub was perfect! I used the recipe from good 'ole Martha Stewart. I added peppermint essential oil to give it a refreshing holiday scent.

Next, Hannah and I made these Candy Cane Kiss Cookies for Scott's co-workers and some of our neighbors. A friend made them for me and they are officially my favorite Christmas cookie. Hannah really likes helping me bake...especially when we're making some sort of chocolate cookie!

And I finally got our stockings finished! I found all this great material at a garage sale in our neighborhood about six months ago and had no idea what I was going to do with it. I just bought it because I knew it was really $$ in the store. I finished them a couple of weeks ago and had them embroidered. Now, I need to make one more for next year! (Disclaimer: I can't remember the website where I found this tutorial, so I apologize stocking blog lady. Please don't sue me.)


I have a few other projects I've been working on, but they're gifts so I can't show them yet....stay tuned! I know...such a cliff-hanger.

Merry Christmas!!

Sam's Teepee

For Sam's 3rd birthday I wanted to try and make him something special. My friend sent me this link and I knew immediately it was the perfect gift!! It's called a Twin-Sheet Teepee Tent and I highly recommend making it for any toddler you know. Here is the finished product.

You can make it even cuter by adding flags to the top and other embellishments, but I was running out of time so I made the basic teepee. And the best part is you can just roll it up when their done playing for easy storage in the house (your welcome sister)!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM! I hope you're enjoying your teepee!

Summer Dresses

So, I finally finished my first clothing sewing project. When I started I was thinking I was making a bathing suit cover up, but when I finished I realized I could wear it as a dress, or a long shirt with tights or skinny jeans....the possibilities are endless!!

The finished product!

Here's a close up of the top. It's basically just smocking done by the sewing machine....so easy!

I dressed it up a little with this yellow cardigan and wore it to church on Sunday.
(Scott wasn't suppose to get my head in the picture...he said he didn't, but this is what I got).

I had enough material leftover to make Hannah a smaller version with straps. I had all these happy thoughts of making matching outfits for us in my head. I was getting really excited, but was very disappointed when Hannah's came out too small. (I'm sure she'll be glad later in life...it saved her from some embarrassing pictures). I think Scott was relieved too. He didn't want to have to go to church on Sunday and explain why his wife and daughter were dressed exactly alike. I told him I could make him a shirt too...he politely declined the offer. Anyway, next time I will measure a little better.

Hannah's Quilt

Isn't it beautiful!?! Scott's Aunt Marilyn made it for Hannah. She's very talented and we are so grateful she took the time to make it for our sweet girl. I just love handmade gifts. They are so special. They're the ones that get passed on from one generation to the next and always seem to bring back good memories and great stories. It inspires me to start working on my quilt. I have the blocks cut out and everything....I just need to do it!!

Thanks again Marilyn!!

Crafts...good times!

So, here are a few things I've been working on lately.

First, I love making things for babies...they are so simple and can be very practical. Good thing I have a TON of friends who are pregnant! This is a little set I made for my friend's daughter. She had a beautiful little boy, Silas. I made him 4 burp cloths, a bib, and some soft baby blocks. I got the idea here.


Next, I made this little pillow for my cute friend, Marie, who happens to be about 8 months pregnant. She was saying that she needed a pillow to put behind her back for support at work, but she couldn't find one the right size. When she and her husband came to visit a few weekends ago, I whipped this up for her. I hope it's helping Marie!



Finally, I made this scarf for me! Scott and I went skiing 2 weeks ago and I saw this cute scarf here and thought it would be great for our trip. I've been wanting a new scarf and you can't beat one that only costs $1.20.


I'm beginning to love the humming sound of my sewing machine!