One pillow

One pillow. Some scraps left over from other projects; a few bags of polyester stuffing; some piping and thread.

A fast-and-dirty project for a harried mom. Inspired by a magazine piece that featured the very same raspberry-and-lime color scheme in a young girl's bedroom. A floor cushion, a full yard across; Twister dots adorning a giant dot of a pillow.

Oh, but so much more.

A spot to share with a big sister, as she reads "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." A perch for a rogue's gallery of stuffed animals. And, at the end of a long day, a cozy place for a tired 5-year-old to curl up and drift to sleep.

So many projects, so little time

For a long time, the urge to create deserted me. It has returned, for which I am glad ... but as always, there is the issue of time. There simply are not enough hours in the day.

I have patterns of clothes I want to make for the girls. There are slippers I want to knit and felt. The box covers I saw on vacation, as well as the jewelry that reinspired me. There is more home decor to finish.

Back to making stuff

Thought I'd show off my pole-mounted Roman shade. I like Roman shades, but the traditional mounting method — akin to blinds — is more work than I prefer to engage in. Also not conducive to frequent change.

But this pole mount version is a nice alternative. My only complaint: The shade tends to bunch along the pole when you raise it. I'm sure there's a way to firm the width of the shade; I simply haven't had time to contemplate it. Got an idea? Shoot it my way; I'll try it and give you credit if it works.