Progress!

Working on large projects without an extra set of hands to help with the kids has been quite the undertaking as of late. It seems that they're ganging up on me, as when one is sleeping the other is awake and needy. So, I enlisted the help of my mom yesterday to occupy at least one of them so I could make some progress on the crib bedding that I posted about here.

With my daughter occupied, I was able to cut all of the batting and attach it to the individual panels for the front of the bumper. The corduroy pieces have all been pieced together and the piping is attached. Now I just need to piece together the damask panels and sew the front to the back and the bumper will be finished. Then it's on to the skirt. The end is definitely near! Here is how it's looking:

Fit for a Gnome - How to Make a Moss Terrarium

Moss terrariums have been popping up all over the place lately and it was love at first site for me. I've been admiring them from a distance since I first noticed them, and finally decided to make one for myself over the weekend.


This was a super cheap project, since I had all of the materials on hand. I have a gorgeous rock in my yard covered in lush green moss, some sweet vintage apothecary jars that we inherited with our first home, and of course rocks and dirt. Here's how I made my little terrarium:

First I gently peeled some moss from my rock and gathered a few stones for decoration.


Then I laid down a layer of small rocks for drainage


Then some potting soil - not soil from where I got the moss in case there were little bugs in it.


And finally, I arranged my moss in billowy little clumps with a few accent rocks, sprinkled in some water and put on the lid.


Here it is all finished and looking pretty doin' what it does. I could get lost in this little mossy place. Now I just need to add some little mushrooms and it will be fit for even the pickiest of little gnomes!


The whole thing took about 15 minutes to make from the time I gathered my supplies to putting the lid on. So what are you waiting for? Hunting for moss for your terrarium is a great excuse to go for a walk in the woods. I would love to see what you come up with if you decide to make one for yourself. I promise you'll be in love, and if your anything like me you'll instantly be scouring etsy for the perfect decorations.

Update: A few things I forgot to mention in my excitement - the best way to water your terrarium is with a fine mist from a spray bottle. You only need to water it about every 2-3 weeks or when the condensation goes away. If you over water by accident just leave the lid off for a little bit to dry up some of the extra moisture.

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Piping and Crib Bedding

I promised a friend of mine a while back that I would make crib bedding for her new baby boy. Well, her baby boy is now 5 months old, so I've put off all other sewing until this bedding is finished. Thankfully, my friend is super patient and co-sleeps with her son and insists that she isn't in a hurry.

Anyway, I thought I would share my latest progress with you since I'm so proud of the handmade, matching piping that I just finished. I've been a little intimidated by the piping, which is likely what held me back so long. Well, that and the fact that I have my own little bundle to keep me busy.

I found a great tutorial for making your own piping and found it to be super straightforward and easy to understand. Now that I've done it, I may be adding piping to all kinds of things!

Isn't it pretty? It reminds me of that green, red and white Christmas candy. You know which stuff I'm talking about!

The piping will be sandwiched between the damask and corduroy for the bumper, and the skirt will be made with the ticking stripe with a band of dark brown on the bottom. I can't wait to finish it to see everything put together! It should go together pretty quickly now since everything is cut and ready to go!