Have you Skyped yet today??

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I have a large family and we live far enough away that we only get to see each other in person once or  twice a year. That used to be really hard on me, but Skype has made it so much easier!

I’ve been a Skype user for a few years now, and I’ve just recently started exploring some new features of Skype.

GROUP CHAT

Did you know you can group chat with multiple people? My family just did it for the first time on Mother’s Day to talk to my youngest brother who is serving as a missionary for our church in Russia (this was the last picture we took together before he left – we’re missing quite a few people – one sister and a bunch of in-laws and nieces and nephews).

We get to talk to him on Mother’s Day and Christmas, and since I have family members in Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Idaho, and now Russia, Skype is the only way we can all talk to him at the same time and it was almost as perfect as being together in person.

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Muppet Magic

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I just got an iPhone 4s a few months ago and I’m still totally blown away at the things that little rectangle is capable of. Holy apps! I just tried out a really fun new one from Band-Aid – it’s downloadable in the Apple App Store for free and is a fun and funny way … Read more

Fabric Labels!

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I finally settled on a “brand” name for my stuff and ordered me hundreds of fabric labels to sew into everything I ever make. Merry Christmas to me! I chose k crew because I like how it sounds. And because me, my mom, sister, and dad all have first names beginning with Ks (Kelsey, Kim, … Read more

Boy’s Shirt Pattern Sew-Along: McCall’s M6428

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And here is shirt #3! This one is made also with one of Michael Miller’s new interlock knit fabric – it’s called Nordic Diamond and comes in a handful of colors. It’s super soft, very stretchy and comfortable, and just really nice fabric all around. So wonderful to work with and it looks so great all made up as a shirt.

Project: Boy’s Rib Cuff Tee

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

  • McCall’s M6428 (it’s pictured as a pajama top but it works great as a play/school shirt too, it will just be a little more fitted. I would recommend choosing one size larger.)
  • Stretch knit fabric – see envelope for yardage (I used the coming-in-August Patty Young prints for Michael Miller)
  • jersey/interlock etc for shirt main
  • ribbing for neck band and sleeves
  • standard sewing supplies

    • **Sew all seams at 5/8″ unless otherwise instructed. I also recommend using a stretch stitch if possible.

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    Boy’s Shirt Pattern Sew-Along: Simplicity 9499

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    michael miller patty young new knits

    Time for boy’s shirt pattern #2: Simplicity 9499. This time I used that beautiful blue Nordic Diamond print from Michael Miller’s new knit collection with a solid grey and it’s perfect! I made it a little big so it should fit him for next school year.

    Project: Boy’s long sleeved raglan t-shirt

    MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

    • Simplicity 9499
    • knit fabric (see pattern envelope for yardage)
  • ball point needle
  • walking foot
  • standard sewing supplies

    • **Use 5/8″ seam allowance unless otherwise instructed

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    Boy’s Shirt Pattern Sew-Along: Simplicity 2318

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    My favorite fabric source, Michael Miller, sent me some of their new knits to play with, and I decided to do a boy’s shirt pattern review series. I chose 3 different commercial patterns and am going to do a sew-along for each one and then compare them all and pick a favorite. Ready….GO! Project: Boys … Read more