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Continue reading →: Slow progress, but still progressI didn’t sew yesterday because I meal planned and grocery shopped in the morning. During the kid’s rest time I laid down for a nap myself because we had evening plans and I was worn out. Today, I was tempted to take a nap again, but I pushed myself to…
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Continue reading →: Decluttering by finishing projectsA few weeks ago I listened to the audio version of Dana K. White’s book “Organizing for the Rest of Us.” I have listened to Dana’s podcast off and on for a couple of years and I really appreciate her perspective on cleaning and decluttering. One of Dana’s decluttering tips…
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Continue reading →: I finished the skirt!During this afternoon’s rest time for the kids I finished the denim skirt I have been making for my daughter. It is now in her dresser and ready for her to wear! I cut two strips of fabric for the waistband from an old pair of jeans. Then I sewed…
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Continue reading →: Adjusting plansThis afternoon I sewed the third tier onto the denim skirt and hemmed it. My daughter tried it on to see if it will be long enough and it will be if I attach a waistband to it rather then turning the top edge over to make a waistband like…
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I’m Kathryn
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I enjoy quilting, sewing, knitting, altering clothing, and making a variety of hand-made items.
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