cleaning list (DIY printable)

During the winter months, I spend a few hours each weekend catching up on laundry and chores around the house with the help of my little cleaning minions.  However, the sun is starting to shine in the pacific northwest and our calendar is pilling up with social and extra curricular activities.  All good stuff except that our home is lookin’ sad.  As in messy.  Since I don’t want to be the only one crash cleaning on a Saturday, I put together this cleaning checklist to help stay on track during the week.  It also serves as a precious reminder when it comes time to delegate a task or the kids try to sneak out before making beds!

( c l i c k   i m a g e   t o   d o w n l o a d )

The download includes my personal list as well as a blank list you can fill in.

Hope it helps keep your weekends free for family time!  If you like it, let me know in the comments below and don’t forget to share with your friends using the networking links below.

loves . rae

PS – Our threads video sewing classes are ready to launch on Tuesday, April 17th (happy dance)!!!!  We spent Tuesday this week going through the projects with a fine tooth comb and I am beyond ecstatic about how they have turned out!  Feeling so blessed to be working with my mom and brother-in-law and can’t wait to share them witcha!

(image by stacy jacobsen photography….  she’s da’ bomb)

PPS – If you have any questions about setting up a sewing space, gathering supplies or anything else sewing related, let us know.  We want to help you be ready to get your sew on!

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fabric easter eggs (d.i.y. tutorial)

 

my mom (aren’t they the best?) put together this clever little tutorial just in time for easter.  well, she put it together with plenty of time and i’m just now posting it in time.  aren’t they cute?  and they are a quick project to complete!

for this project, you will need:

the printable pattern you can find here,  fabric scissors, iron, fiber fill (stuffing), needle and thread, sewing machine optional, fabric of your choice (each egg uses 9 x 6.5″ piece or you can get about 5 from a fat quarter – 18 x 22).

oh, and while we are on the subject of fabric, have you seen the collection of fabric designs we are now carrying!?  you can find them here!

 cut out your pattern.  there are two included on your printable.  for this tutorial we are going to use the one pictured above.  trace 2 of the patterns on the wrong side of your fabric.

cut them out.

iron the bottom tab up.  

place pieces of fabric right sides together.

sew around the pattern using a 1/4″ seam, back-stitching at each end.  leave the bottom open.

turn right side out and stuff with fiber fill.  this is a great job for the kids in your life.

once your egg is stuffed full, thread your needle, tie a knot at the end of the thread and make a running stitch around the open end of your egg.  pull the thread taught and tie, closing the opening.

now you have an adorable egg!  repeat the steps to make a collection.  you can also tie a thread through the top of the eggs so you can hang them.  my little ones have had a fun time sorting the easter eggs or hiding them throughout the house for someone else to go find.

to make the mis-matched egg, trace and cut the pattern and fabric as described.  then, right sides together, sew the top fabric to the bottom fabric using a 1/4″ seam.  then follow the remaining steps, starting with “iron the bottom tab up”….  outlined above.

as always, let us know if you have any questions!

xo . jane + rae

ps – don’t forget to tweet, pin or share what you like!

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sourdough starter ( d.i.y.)

for as long as i can remember, my grandmother would make the-BEST sourdough waffles from a sourdough starter.  it was her trademark.  when we showed up to celebrate a holiday or birthday we knew exactly what we were getting and we were excited.  my favorite part was that she would always make more then any of us could ever consume, so you never felt guilty going back for seconds, or fifths.

with easter coming up and it being a fantastic opportunity to make yummy breakfast and brunch foods, we thought we would share a recipe and printable tags to inspire your own sourdough tradition.

to make a starter you will need:

2 cups all-purpose flour  .  2 teaspoons granulated sugar  .  1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) of active dry yeast .   2 cups warm water

*** this will make enough for 2 starters***

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. mix the flour, sugar, and yeast together in a mixing bowl (ceramic or glass…  no metal or plastic!) that can hold 2 quarts.  gradually stir in the water and mix until it forms a thick paste.  any lumps will disappear in the process.

if you are a bit wild in the kitchen (aka clumsy) like me, you’ll also want to wear an apron!

2.  set your bowl with the mixture on a rimmed plate or tray and cover with a dish cloth.  let it stand in a warm place (about 70 degrees) for 3 to 5 days.  stir the mixture once per day.

your starter is ready when it develops a pleasant sour smell and looks bubbly.  

3.  next, transfer your starter to a container with a tight lid and store in the refrigerator.  mason jars work great for this.  you can also divide your starter into two containers (1 cup per starter is usually enough) and set aside to give a friend or neighbor.

next, download the cute labels below, cut them out, hole punch or circle the month and year you made the sourdough and place on the lid of a mason jar or use contact paper to adhere  it to a different container.  wouldn’t they make a cute hostess gift?

(click to download)

( see the cute pintucked napkin?  it’s one of the projects from our threads sewing classes that will be released in just a few weeks….  april 9th!)

when you are ready to use your starter in a recipe, remove it from the fridge and let it come to room temperature.  pour it into a glass or ceramic bowl and add 1 cup flour and 1 cup warm water.  stir and let sit out overnight or at least 8 hours.  return at least one cup back to it’s jar or container to store and use the rest in a recipe or as a gift.  be sure to read any sourdough recipe carefully as some of them already include the above steps.

***UPDATE:  use or “feed” your sourdough starter every 2 to 3 months.  use the same steps to feed your starter as you would to use it in a recipe outlined above.  you can find other recipes that require you to “feed” the starter every day or that use dairy ingredients instead of yeast.  also note that (like most things) your sourdough starter will get better with age!***

we used this recipe to make the waffles above.

our test tasters were very pleased with the results!

enjoy!

xo . rae + jane

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jersey shag {a rug tutorial}

picking rugs for a room or area in our home kind of stresses me out.  for one thing they are spendy.  for another, i have a hard time deciding if what i like in the store or online will work in the space.  so, i usually leave empty handed.  then, i saw this tutorial by xoelle {isn’t she cute!?} and had to give it a try with a couple changes.  the best part is that it cost around $25 and is a great excuse to watch hours of friends reruns or movies that have been in your queue.

you’ll need:  rug canvas {you can find at a craft store or amazon…  i used a large piece and then cut it to 20×20 inches}, jersey knit {i used almost 3 yards}, scissors and ruler OR a rotary cutter, cutting mat & ruler.

1.) to start, fold your fabric over twice widthwise.

2.) cut 1 inch strips along the width of the fabric.

you’ll get a fun pile of fabric like this!

3.) unfold your long strips, make stacks of 4 or 5 and cut into 5 inch strips {jersey fabric is usually 45 inches wide so you’ll get 9 short strips from each long strip}.

4.) now it’s time to start tying knots!  pull the fabric through the canvas.

5.) then pull the other side of the same strip through the neighboring row on the canvas.

6. lastly, tie a knot.  feel free to invite the kids to help with this part.  or bribe a friend with coffee and good conversation.  

i started by tying knots every other row and every other column but it was getting pretty congested so i ended up tying knots randomly and it turned out floppy and full. 

just the thing for sleepy feet to land on in the morning.

happy knotting!

xo . rae

NOTE:  if you cut your canvas you’ll want to use masking tape {or the like} to tape the end so the canvas strings don’t break!

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free march art print

g e t   y o u r   f r e e   p r i n t   h e r e .

it’s a good reminder when life gets busy and priorities seem jumbled.  live what you love.

{sigh – of relief}

i hung mine here.  in our family room & my office where we live family stuff and i “do” design.

now, go get your freebie mamas!

xo . rae

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