Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Yes and look at the lovely dresses I have made!!!!! 010
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026When you are wrapping presents and realize you don’t have any present ribbon, but you do have a lot of sewing ribbon! 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 17/09/2026It’s “Decades Day” at Little Bit’s school tomorrow, and my Mother In Law came through with these authentic 90’s girls dresses. 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Disney offers Princess makeovers at both their parks and on their cruises. We have one booked for Little Bit for her 5th birthday. They charge anywhere from $100-$350 for the dresses, or you can bring your own. Mama’s cue to say “hold my needle!” One Belle dress, some assembly required. 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026When a friend asks for a Pot of Beans for a local fundraiser, and you are a member of the Rancho Gordo Bean Club, it is your solem duty to provide a delicious pot of beans! 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Little Bit’s favorite game recently is “Brave Knight” where she asks us what dangers need to be fought in the kingdom. And sometimes Mama’s brain can’t come up with more monsters. Luckily WotC has my back. 010
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 09/08/2026When @mithradatesvi.bsky.social goes to the fancy stationary store, and Little Bit always wants to be just like Papa 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Keeping up with the hair products of a 4 1/2 year old who’s Grandma loves trinkets is a bit of a chore. Before and After! 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Ponyo, Ponyo, Ponyo, fishy in the sea Tiny little fishy, who could you really be? Finished sewing Little Bit’s Ponyo costume! 070
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Little Bit wants to be Ponyo for the local comic convention, and I refuse to buy a new pattern for the bloomers. So I hope this works! #justcosplaythings #modifyabasicpattern 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 05/05/2026ModCloth’s designs this season lean heavily into the 1940’s vibes. I guess if we have to fight fascism we might as well do it in fashion! 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Cupcakes for Little Bit’s school Easter egg hunt! 151
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 22/03/2026We’ve been playing a lot of Pokopia, and this morning I’ve found what would be needed to create my ideal habitat. 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 14/03/2026My brother in law thought this was the Pinterest concept board for what I wanted to make, rather than a pic of the finished cake. Shared birthday; Minecraft for 11 y/o, candy for 4 y/o. The eyes on the 4 year old were like dinner plates when we cut into it and candy tumbled out the middle. 031
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Birthday cake for 2 nephews in progress. 1/2 the cake will be decorated with candy, hopefully with M&M “confetti” center for the almost 4 year old. The other 1/2 will be Minecraft for the almost 11 year old. 010
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 18/02/2026This month’s book club selection is “Soil” by Camille T. Dungy. I’m only a few chapters in but this notation on the garden layout really speaks to me as a mom. 010
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Lost one round of filament chicken, but won the second! #3Dprinting #filamentchicken 040
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 01/01/202610 days ago Little Bit had 0 trains. Then we went to the Polar Express and got a small set. Then I found a listing on marketplace for a box of track/terrain Then I unboxed my 3D printer. Now “The Neighborhood” has overtaken our library. I don’t know who’s more excited, me or her. 0111
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 26/12/2025Very excited about this present from my Mom and Dad! It’s a Hand & Lock embroidery kit. It has everything I need to finish a regency style embroidery pattern, complete with gold passing, rough, and pearl beads. 050
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Annual cookie decorating party with the family! 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Pantone color of the year, sponsored by Lumon. 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Recap season in here. My music is a fun mix of Little Bit’s car ride playlist, and protest songs I had put on an “Angry 2025” playlists. 010
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Setting up Freindsgiving at our house. And I believe that the kids table deserves as much love as the adults. And yes I asked Little Bit to put her favorite plates out and she chose the hello kitty ones. #freindsgiving #usethegoodplates 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Burnt orange at night, Longhorn’s Delight! @mithradatesvi.bsky.social #longhorns #aggiessuck 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 22/11/2025My MIL requested a tea party birthday this year. I made 5 different teas from my stash, the most popular was the “Autumn Bold” from Keats & Co. I love getting to share a passion with friends and family. 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 20/11/2025I’ve been playing too much Mario Cart, because when presented with this my brain said “RAMP IT! Get the speed boost” 0103
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Christmas Stitching underway: I found this printed panel kit at my local quilt shop and thought it was just perfect for my 2 year old niece. It was just cut, sew, and stuff! 060
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 02/11/2025This is the kind of thing that I mean when I ask for systemic change in industries! There are return bins around the stadium. You are also allowed to bring in your own empty reusable cups and water bottle and it is free to fill them up! 010
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 17/10/2025The colors did end up working well. Top fabric is the couch, bottom two will be the throw pillows. 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Well the cloaks were a hit! Here are three of our hobbits “taking a nap” after Elvensies. 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 10/10/2025The local Ren Fair is happening soon, so of course I decide that I need to make Little Bit, and all of her friends, hobbit cloaks! I traced one of her hoodies to get the size/shoulder right, and picked fleece in all of their favorite colors! #sewinglastminute #nothistoricallyaccurate #fun 160
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 05/10/2025I removed the bow and started making the face more Cakey. They have sprinkles for whiskers and the nose, and some more along the hair line. I also took a tuck in the back to cover up “Hello Kitty” that was embroidered on the back. 120
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 05/10/2025A friend has been trying to figure out how to make a Cakey costume for a few weeks now. Her daughter has already vetoed the dress options as “not Cakey enough” I found the perfect base this morning at Sam’s! 120
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 03/10/2025When the flight is at 6:00 AM but you forgot to take in the straps on the dress! #handsewing #fixitintime #earlymorningflightprep 040
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 01/10/2025One Clarabelle Cow headband! I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it to fabric paint other back of the ears black, or cover them with fabric. Because the costume industry does not understand that not all cows, not even most cows are white and black spotted. 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 23/09/2025I hear this at least once a month as a bidder for a small manufacturing company: “I want to give this job to you because your company always does a great job and meets deadlines, but this other company will do it cheaper, is there any wiggle room in the bid?” The response I want to send: 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 15/09/2025We are Halloween season READY! Minnie Mouse dress finished, I used pattern M4948 for the basic pattern. I had to draft the collar, and did a circle skirt instead of the gathered one. I also added the white belt and fully lined the dress so I could add some crinoline to poof out the skirt. 151
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 13/09/2025When you are asked to bring treats for a 4 year olds “Pokemon/Fairy” birthday party. Oreo Pokeballs! 150
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 11/09/2025The best part of Little Bit loving circle skirts? There is always room to cut pockets out of the same piece of fabric! WIP Minnie Mouse (from Bow Toons) for Halloween. 050
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Here is a sample of a menu we offer, so we are talking about adding 4 mushrooms instead of 2, and a 2 cup serving of soup instead of 1 1/2. 8 oz of tenderloin instead of 6. 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Seen near me (in a very red area) this morning. 081
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Little Bit understands the concept of charging cables, and she likes to be a helper. Last night as we were getting ready for bed she told me “Mama, I charged your game controller because I’m a helper” Which I forgot about until I this morning when I found the following: 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Sometimes you just need to clean and organize the pre-schooler’s books! 040
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Small hawk of some kind in my front yard this morning! 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 20/07/2025No but that is great! I’ll have to work on hers first, I’m trying to decide if Minne has a circle skirt, or a paneled skirt with godets 110
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 19/07/2025“Great Idea! What about the other classic characters like Princess Peach” “Eh I can give it a try” 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 19/07/2025We went to a small local amusement park with Little Bit tonight. (When I say small, 7 total rides.) They had clearly hired a local artist to paint the cars on the tiny roller coaster. I asume the conversation went somthing like this: “I can do a great Yoshi, so how about a Mario theme” 150
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Curtains! Sometimes the easiest projects are the most rewarding. Little Bit got to chose her fabric. Two hems and two casings later, out with the Mario, in with the Pokemon! 030
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Little Bit and I were shopping for fabric for new curtains for her room. We had settled on black Pokemon fabric. When we got up to the front of the store to get it cut and she said but what about fabric for my dress? Dress? News to me! Back to the fabric section to pick out more Pokemon fabric! 020
Macaron Baker 🍪 🪡 @macaronbaker.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Music for a play date; vinyl for every one! I found this one in the $1 used bin at the local store, it’s a good investment for little ones. #raffi #vinylforall 020
