by Kristin Rutten | May 19, 2015 | Free Tutorials, Make It Yourself, Matilda's Journal
It’s graduation time!!! Create a miniature diploma to announce your 18″ doll’s achievements, complete with a realistic looking folder made out of Duck Tape™ sheets! Gather Your Supplies • Cardstock or heavy cardboard• Black Duck Tape – One...
by Kristin Rutten | Nov 22, 2014 | Make It Yourself, Matilda's Journal, Sew Better Together
Is Home Sewing a Dying Craft? My 8-year-old daughter made a comment the other day that really caught my attention. I was digging through my fabric stash, looking for the perfect start to my next project, when Skylar walked in, sort of tilted her head, and looked at...
by Kristin Rutten | Jul 23, 2014 | Matilda's Journal
Summer Time in Montana = the County Fair! It’s county fair time in Central Montana! The fair means carnival rides, farm animals on display, food on a stick, rodeos and night shows, and my favorite … lots and lots of exhibits! I love to enter my own...
by Kristin Rutten | Jun 30, 2014 | Matilda's Journal, My Closet
The Story Behind My Latest Dress Design I fell in love with the “Ahoy” dress by Tommy Hilfiger the first time I saw it.I was flipping through People StyleWatch magazine a few months ago and came upon a page featuring Zooey Deschanel. As a star in New Girl,...