Thread Riding Hood

Introducing… My Mom!

by | Dec 17, 2015

I am so pleased to feature another Maker today, my mom! I grew up crafting, and sewing was a natural extension of that. I am so grateful that my mom taught me how to sew, it has been such an amazing part of my life. The freedom to create and turn fabric into something usable is my favorite!

Recently my mom opened up an Etsy shop – Out of the Sewing Box – and even more recently she showed me the dolls she is making. Each one unique with a hand-painted face and handmade clothes. I thought it would be fun to show them to you – as a change from what I’m doing all of the time. I definitely am afraid to tackle these as a project – give me a bag or clothing pattern any day! Aren’t they great?!

Thanks so much for supporting my mom! It means the world to me. Your favorites and likes are so valued and appreciated. Please visit her at Out of the Sewing Box on Etsy or check out her Facebook page. (Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!)

The girls talk most Monday evenings on Skype with my parents. (They live super far from us in Texas.) Lots of weeks my mom will show her latest creation to the girls and they will think up names for it together. So cute, and hilarious when you hear some of the names the girls come up with! My mom has puppets, some clothing items and even a book on How to Run a Blacklight Puppet Show for sale.

Another reason these dolls came up, is that my mom made each of the girls one of these 31 inch dolls for Christmas a few years ago. One of them is the doll my youngest is photographed with in the recent reversible pinafore tutorial. My girls have loved playing with them. They’ve acquired a huge wardrobe, because the dolls fit into store-bought baby clothes, even the little ones my daughters wore when they were babies. Crazy how big they have gotten!

I’m so fortunate to have a crafty family that loves to talk about whatever we happen to be making at the time! It’s especially exciting around Christmas, when we get to see what fun projects we’ve been working on. I happen to know what my mom has made for each of us (including the girls!) and they are going to make for some amazing Instagram photos on Christmas day. I can’t wait!

I hope you are having a wonderful Holiday season. And wish you more hours in the day to finish your last-minute sewing projects – especially if you tend to procrastinate like I do!

What’s up with you? How are your holiday projects coming along?

Made by YOU Tuesday – Super Hero Capes!

by | Oct 1, 2013

Happy Super-Tuesday! Today you get to read would-be-yesterday’s post. I was feeling a bit under the weather so I decided to post this today and get some rest – thankfully it seems to have worked!

I have likely postponed this post way too long – my apologies to all of the sewists out there who have taken the time to share their Thread Riding Hood Super Hero Capes! When I posted the tutorial for these capes I had no idea they would be so popular and I’m super-glad (hee hee) you all like the free pattern. So, without further delay – here are (a very few) of my favorites! Too bad I can’t post them all! Check out the descriptions for some great tips and fabric ideas.

This is the first super cape that was shared with me, and it totally made my day! Thanks Sdeaf! (photo: Sdeaf on Facebook)

Linda made these for her grandchildren… Narrator Voice: “After “V” saved the princesses, “O” tricycled off to save the world!” (photo: Linda via Facebook)

This cute cape was made by Laurie from Dresden Lane. She used a “super” Ann Kelle fabric to make her Super Grover cape! (photo: Laurie, blogged: Dresden Lane)

This photo comes from Christiane who used plastic tablecloths to make easy capes for her daughter’s birthday party. The kids were able to decorate them and take them home! (photo: Christiane on Facebook)

These little capes have super-cute super buttons! (photo: Sandra, blogged: Suddenly Sandra)

Nancy has made all of these capes and plans to make more to give out at her local children’s hospital. What a great idea to help sick children feel like heros! (photo: Nancy via Facebook)

I love the stripes on these capes that Sarah made. Her daughter chose the fabrics, they are lined with polka dots! (photo: Sarah via Facebook)

This wild cape was made for a very special granddaughter! (photo/blogged: Quilter in the Gap)

I LOVE the princess crown – what a precious photo! Lynn plans to use old bridesmaid dresses to make more capes – a great use for them! (photo: Lynn on Facebook)

Ending with another cutie?! This cape wasn’t made for her, but she looks pretty comfortable in it! Laurie also made some eye masks to gift with the capes. (photo: Laurie, blogged: Life Between Snapshots)

After all that Super-ness, you can’t help but have a Super rest of your week! Please be sure to share your photos – they make my day! See you again soon!