2016 - Sew Half Crazy

12/09/2016

Flashback Friday - Dahlia Ornaments

Flashback Friday - Dahlia Ornaments

Heather 12/09/2016 0 Comments

So anyone who knows me, knows that there are certain flowers that I just love. Poppies. Gerbera Daisies. Dahlias. Did you guys see my hat from a few weeks ago? I do love me some big dahlias, and these ornaments are perfect for your Christmas decorating. ...

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12/07/2016

Mason Jar Latte: The Journey for Pumpkin Spice

Mason Jar Latte: The Journey for Pumpkin Spice

Dana 12/07/2016 0 Comments

"ERHMAGHERD!!! PUMPKIN!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!" -- People everywhere on September 1st, every year. Don't get me wrong, I love me some pumpkiny goodness. But the pumpkin-mania has gotten a little out of control, don't you think? I just did a quick Google search for "pumpkin spice" and found this...

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12/06/2016

Long and Short of the Zombies, Run! Fall Virtual Race

Long and Short of the Zombies, Run! Fall Virtual Race

Dana 12/06/2016 0 Comments

You guys may remember my review from last spring about the Zombies, Run! virtual race. Well, I've done it again. They held another one back in October, and I loved the last one so much I signed up for it as soon as it was announced. Like the spring virtual race, this last one came with some great swag and...

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11/14/2016

Pattern Review - Elsewhen Rosabelle Cloche

Pattern Review - Elsewhen Rosabelle Cloche

Heather 11/14/2016 0 Comments

Photo Credit: Nancy Milburn Klek If y'all read the blog post about my gold cup dress then you know that our theme this year was a 20's speakeasy, and the perfect hat for said theme was a cloche! Luckily, I found a free pattern to make your own cloche. I was able to make this hat with leftover fabric from my dress...

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11/11/2016

Mason Jar Lattes - Honey Almond Time!

Mason Jar Lattes - Honey Almond Time!

Heather 11/11/2016 0 Comments

In June, my favorite coffee bar had a Honey Almond Latte as their coffee of the month, and I was addicted to this thing. So. Dang. Good. I can't even tell y'all how many times I went and got one, so when I was telling Dana about my new obsession she told me that she had a recipe for it. I was super excited! I asked...

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11/10/2016

Pattern Review - Vogue 1485

Pattern Review - Vogue 1485

Heather 11/10/2016 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we got to spend a lovely day with our friends and neighbors at Gold Cup! This year's theme was a 20's speakeasy. This may have been my favorite theme so far. It was so fun, and the friends that put it together did such a fabulous job. We won 3rd place in the tailgating competition! Ya...

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11/09/2016

What to Eat Wednesday - Mason Jar Latte: Lovely Lavender

What to Eat Wednesday - Mason Jar Latte: Lovely Lavender

Dana 11/09/2016 0 Comments

Lavender is my favorite. Hands down, nine times out of ten, I will choose lavender in whatever I'm buying. It just smells so fresh and clean and slightly sweet without being cloying. It's delightful. I know some people don't like it... "It smells like old woman." ~A silly friend of mine But...

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10/08/2016

Perfection at Last?

Perfection at Last?

Dana 10/08/2016 0 Comments

Anyone want a chance to win a free autographed copy of my upcoming book, Out of the Shadows? You can enter my Goodreads giveaway here to do just that! You can also buy the Kindle version here for $0.99 cents (or for free with Kindle Unlimited) here. Hooray! And now, food! I...

10/06/2016

Pattern Review - McCall's 3830

Pattern Review - McCall's 3830

Heather 10/06/2016 0 Comments

Some patterns are just classics, and you don't need a current pattern for them. This pattern is one of those. I bought this pattern around 2002 and didn't do anything with it, but after I made my boho blouse, and it didn't work with the pencil skirt I had, I needed a new plan. Luckily, I have a crapton of fabric, and...

10/05/2016

What to Eat Wednesday - Mason Jar Latte

What to Eat Wednesday - Mason Jar Latte

Heather 10/05/2016 1 Comments

If you know me, or follow Sew Half Crazy on Facebook or Instagram then you know I have a love affair with coffee. It's not just a drink, it's more of a comforting ritual. Kind of like slipping into your favorite sweats and kicking back with your favorite book or movie. It's calming, which I know is weird, because caffeine...

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9/30/2016

The Long & Short of the Prince William Half Marathon

The Long & Short of the Prince William Half Marathon

Heather 9/30/2016 1 Comments

I have been looking forward to this race since it was announced earlier this year. I knew it was going to be awesome. How could it not when it's path goes through the paved roads of the battlefield? Ok, so before I get ahead of myself, a little background - this is the inaugural year for the Prince William Half, and...

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9/20/2016

Pattern Review - McCall's 6469

Heather 9/20/2016 0 Comments

So if you've been reading this blog lately, then you know that I've been trying to use up my stash of fabric. Apparently, I'm also going through old patterns and finally making them. Nothing like wanting new clothes and not having to go out and find something. It's almost like free clothing. I mean I know I paid for...

9/13/2016

Pattern Review - Simplicity 1538

Pattern Review - Simplicity 1538

Heather 9/13/2016 0 Comments

It may have taken a month, but I got this button down done - finally. I couldn't find buttons for it, so that put the brakes on this top. I finally ended up just going with simple black buttons. I did have grander notions of jet black snaps, but when I finally found some I did like, I didn't like their price tag. The snaps...

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9/12/2016

The Monday Report - 2 Weeks Away

The Monday Report - 2 Weeks Away

Heather 9/12/2016 0 Comments

I love that school is back in. I hate that summer-like weather is still here. Doesn't Mother Nature know that it's September!? Cool down already. I am looking forward to winter training. In other news, my running is getting much more consistent, and I even joined an ab challenge. Abs after running might be the worst...

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9/06/2016

Pattern Review - Simplicity 1372

Pattern Review - Simplicity 1372

Heather 9/06/2016 2 Comments

So I've totally had this post written for over a month, and forgot to publish it. Whoops! Well here is the next installment of the stash-busting clothing sewing. Here's the third top I knocked out last week. The top is basically a version of a pillowcase dress. I opted for the variation with ruffles, because ruffles....

9/05/2016

The Monday Report - The Home Stretch

The Monday Report - The Home Stretch

Heather 9/05/2016 0 Comments

Welcome to another Monday Report. I've been terrible about posting, and my training has been going about as well as my posting. At least until school started. The start of school, began a magical week where I had time to get massive amounts of things done. It's been glorious. I even got 4 runs in. What?!! I...

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8/24/2016

The Most Perfect Food?

The Most Perfect Food?

Dana 8/24/2016 0 Comments

Today's blog entry has been brought to you by...my latest book! A thief hiding in plain sight, an oath and a debt with severe consequences, a family with secrets, and one very troublesome procyonid. And that’s just in the first chapter! Steampunk meets fantasy in this exciting novel of deception and discovery. Pre-order...

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8/15/2016

The Monday Report - Three More Weeks Done

The Monday Report - Three More Weeks Done

Heather 8/15/2016 0 Comments

I know it's been awhile since I've posted, but summer is really gotten its claws into every aspect of my schedule, or lack thereof. It also doesn't help that my sinuses have gone haywire. Fall is coming y'all. The nose knows, and I'm so over it. I'm so over the pressure and the general feeling of lethargy. It's...

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7/29/2016

Pattern Review - McCall's 7127

Pattern Review - McCall's 7127

Heather 7/29/2016 0 Comments

I'm back with another stash-busting project. I had no idea I had any of this blue knit left over after I made myself a night shirt. I'm glad that I found it though, because seem to be in dire need of new shirts. Apparently my tastes are turning away from your basic t-shirts and tanks. Go figure. So this is a pattern...

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7/28/2016

Using My Noodle

Using My Noodle

Dana 7/28/2016 0 Comments

Hello folks! Have you ever had ramen. I mean proper ramen, not the $.25 a pack stuff that the hubs practically lived on in college (we had really great chefs at my school). I'm talking about deep, flavorful broths and interesting ingredients. Well, I have been on a ramen kick lately. Noodle...

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7/26/2016

Pattern Review - McCall's 6359

Heather 7/26/2016 0 Comments

So while moving small mountains of fabric up to my new (old?) sewing room, I realized that I really don't need to buy anymore fabric. I have a stockpile of fabric that I've bought for specific patterns and projects, and then never got to. I, of course, don't remember all of the projects that I had intended the fabric...

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7/25/2016

The Monday Report - 4 Weeks In

The Monday Report - 4 Weeks In

Heather 7/25/2016 0 Comments

Well last week didn't go as well as it could've done. I didn't get my long run. It was selfish. I wanted to spend time with my boy before he left for camp. It was also hot. Brain melting hot. So here's the recap. Tuesday - Spin was awesome! I had goals, and I beat them to death with my awesome determination. Beast...

7/18/2016

New Book, New Blog, New Recipe!

New Book, New Blog, New Recipe!

Dana 7/18/2016 0 Comments

Hello, dear readers! Dana here with some exciting news! Do you like books and reading and going on adventures without leaving the comfort of your favorite chair? Well, that's great because I have started an author blog that appeals to all those things. You can find my website {HERE} or just plug...

The Monday Report - Training Week 3

The Monday Report - Training Week 3

Heather 7/18/2016 0 Comments

Week 3 of training is in the books, and I may have taken my break from fitness a bit too seriously. I ache. It's also been stupid hot out. I am not a good runner in oppressive heat, but I try. I really need to start following my training plan. I haven't done a lick of the T25 part of my plan, but I've been good with...

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7/11/2016

The Monday Report - Summer Training Begins

The Monday Report - Summer Training Begins

Heather 7/11/2016 0 Comments

Hey all! Man, summer is really messing with all aspects of life, but I'm determined to get back to some sort of schedule. I'm 2 weeks into summer training and it started off rough, but week 2 was better. I am dealing with some foot issues, but nothing so bad that it's going to stop me. Dealing...

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7/05/2016

Faux Reclaimed Wood Cornices

Faux Reclaimed Wood Cornices

Heather 7/05/2016 0 Comments

I love when a project is done, and looks as good in real life as when you first thought up the idea. I especially love when a project goes easily, then gets a bit annoying, and then ends up finishing on a high note. Ok, I don't actually love that. I wish this project had just gone the way it was supposed to. Easily. No...

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6/09/2016

Fit 4 Thursday - Fabletics

Fit 4 Thursday - Fabletics

Heather 6/09/2016 0 Comments

I've known that I need to add to my wardrobe for a while, because my pieces are starting to wear, and they need to be replaced. I had bought a new sports bra from Target the other week, but I didn't like how it fit once I got home, so it went back. They're having a sale right now, so I will try out a couple other bras,...

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6/07/2016

Vintage Crochet Toddler Tunic

Vintage Crochet Toddler Tunic

Heather 6/07/2016 0 Comments

Facebook is amazing. It provides a plethora of entertainment and ideas. Like when one of the blogs I follow (One Dog Woof) made a post about another blog she follows (The Lavender Chair) posted up an adorable vintage-inspired crochet dress pattern. So after clicking through One Dog Woof's post, and then being...

6/06/2016

The Monday Report - Late and Half-Arsed Edition

The Monday Report - Late and Half-Arsed Edition

Heather 6/06/2016 0 Comments

Hey everyone! I know it's late, but I do have a super short and sweet report for you. I really threw in the towel last week. I got two workouts in, but finished a lot of projects. Not that any of those projects have posts written, but they got done. So here's my super quick and dirty recap! Tuesday...

6/01/2016

What to Eat Wednesday - A Berry-liscious Salsa

What to Eat Wednesday - A Berry-liscious Salsa

Heather 6/01/2016 0 Comments

You know how you pin a bunch of stuff on Pinterest and then you never seem to get around to making or copying what you've pinned? That is not the case here. I pinned this fruit salsa {click HERE for the original recipe} a while ago, and then made it for our monthly girl's night. It was a hit! Some...

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5/31/2016

The Monday Report - A Day Late and a Little Short

The Monday Report - A Day Late and a Little Short

Heather 5/31/2016 0 Comments

I hate when I find a groove, and start to get into the new routine and then BAM! No more routine. That happened last Sunday when I decided that I would stall on running my long run, and put a coat of stain on a project before heading out into the rain. I should've just run. I ended up putting...

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