..and i made these hairpins to go with my easter outfit. because i fell in love with my fabric and because winter-blonde hair sometimes needs spicing up. they're so super easy! want to know how? sorry, no photos for my mini tutorial, it was a spontaneous moment of craftiness.

1. cut a piece of fabric about 8 in. long x 1 in wide.

2. fold in half lengthwise and press to get a crisp edge.

3. cut a small circle of same fabric (about the size of a nickel) for a backing.

4. twist folded fabric between your fingers as you wind it into a circle. keep twisting. and winding.

5. once it is all wound up, glue onto backing. add glue where necessary to keep things in place.

6. glue onto a bobbypin. stick it in and feel good about your awkward-length hair.

so about this skirt thing.

you guys made my day! an endless supply of encouragement comes streaming through here, and i thank you for it. i just never would've thought.. me, sewing. but having this space, you guys, and all manner of connections in blogland, (plus a husband who think it's cool) has sparked something in me. sewing is now exciting. thank you for this.

and about my cardigan.

which i am devoted to. the 3/4 sleeve is my boon companion. (truly, it never seems warm enough to wear a tanktop to any place with air conditioning, no matter what time of year.) i found it a couple years ago at, of course, target. but knowing the champ of a store target is, i bet you can find something similar there now. they always seem to be well-stocked in wardrobe staples.