what inspires me: The Probably Actually Blog

So I stumbled upon this great Blog today while surfing through my favorite place, PINTEREST.  It was the Probably Actually blog {by Gail Schneider, follow her Pinterest here}, a great blog where one mama documents her journey through sewing and craft.  I was very inspired not only by the great things she made for her daughter, but I love her style.  She picks great patterns and fabrics to make beautiful projects for her little girl. I have only begun searching around her little blog, but I had to share just a few of my favorites.  These are on my to do list and I will be posting my own creations as I make them.

This is the first little cutie that grabbed me... the Pasta Party .  These little cuties are made of felt and look easy enough to make.  If you follow the link she has links to all the places she found her patterns and tutorials used in her post.

Next on my list of favorites... Dottie Dolly Diapers. She found this pattern and tutorial at Skip to My Lou.  I think what Gail came up with is just LOVELY.  The fabrics, the colors, and the sweet little reusable wipes too.  My daughter's dollies will be sporting these in the near future!

 

The next project that caught my eye was her version of Oliver + S's Lazy Days Skirt, in the post Lazy Wednesdays. Even better is a free pattern over at the Oliver + S blog.  I absolutely LOVE her finishing of this garment.  take some time to browse through her pictures! Not only did she finish the hem in a beautiful twill tape, but she even top stitched her side seams. What beautiful craftsmanship!

I could go on and on gushing over Gail's blog... but I won't I will just leave you with the project I found that is going on today's to-do list: Homemade Play-dough. The recipe is listed there along with some more really great photos!

Thank you Probably Actually for inspiring me today.  I hope it inspires you too ;)

First snow

I woke up this morning to snow.  Usually I am not a huge fan of winter, but this year it feels different.  When I looked out the window to the soft fluffy flakes falling to the ground I smiled.  When the sun was fully awake, I could see how beautifully it decorated all the houses on my street.  It was so picturesque, even a sweet little deer was standing out front snacking on the bushes just outside our front window.  So as soon as we dropped big sis off to preschool we came home and i took out the camera.  It was not a ton of snow, a light dusting really, it was just enough snow to make for a really sweet picture.

~have an inspiring day. your inspiration may be just outside your window.

Welcome to This Little Sparrow!

I would like to take a moment to welcome you to my blog.  This is a place for me to organize and share all that inspires me.  This is only the beginning of this little journey but I am looking forward to sharing what I know, what I love, and what I learn with YOU. Over time I hope you can get to know me through my crafts, my posts, and my photos.  For me a creative life is a happy life.  Whether I am crafting for myself, with my kids, making for my shop, or to share with you, it all feeds my soul and fills me with inspiration for my everyday life. This Little Sparrow welcomes you and I look forward to getting to know you.