I was given this magazine from a great friend that has tons, and I mean tons, of great modern patterns. This was my first attempt at making something from the magazine. It wasn't for beginners. I'm not saying the coat was hard, but the instructions were. I am finding that everyone has different instructions to their garments, and find it very hard sometimes. But maybe that is why I love making clothes. It takes my mind off of everything that is going on, or has gone on in the day. And let me tell you with four kids.....it is NEVER ending. Back to the coat. I can't wait for Hadlee to wear it. I am thinking of making a little hat and scarf with it. What are you thoughts?

Rule for a baby is you don't put things in their cribs (blankets, stuffed animals, etc). How did we all survive growing up? Well, needless to say Hadlee has always wanted things in her crib. It started with a little baby doll, and has turned into how many things can we get in her crib and she can still sleep. For Christmas I made her a quilt. My first! She loves it. so much so that I have to sneak it out of her room to wash. A couple of times she saw me put in the washer and started crying. She was very upset that I was taking her blanket. I have had this extra material that I was going to use for a jacket or skirt laying around in my stash. Lately Hadlee has been taking it out and putting this SOFT and I mean SOFT material on the ground and pretending to sleep on it. I decided I needed to make a blanket for her. It turned out so cute and so SOFT!!!! I wish that I had a way for you all to feel this blanket is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

It's Halloween Time!

YES, I said Halloween!!! It is only July and I have already started getting Hadlee's Halloween costume ready. It is one of the cutest things I have every made. OK! So I say that about everything I make. This is so great though because of the fabric. It is the The Ghastleys!!! I just love the little girl in the pink tutu holding a hammer. It reminds me of Tim Burton and all the crazy stuff he does in his films. It looks so cute on Hadlee but am waiting to Halloween to show pictures of her wearing it and I still have some tricks up my sleeve for the rest of her outfit. The dress is on display at The Quilt Shoppe in Stewartsville, and so is the fab fabric!!! Go by and see it and the wonderful fabric they have. Happy Halloween!!

Summer time

I have been working on lots of project....but i am finding everyone has at least three projects going at the same time. Mine is a swim bag, that I am hoping will get done before swim season is over. We go to the pool almost everyday, unless it is raining. speaking of rain...I just made this rain coat. Kathy from the Quilt Shoppe in Stewartsville, MO (love this store) picked out the material and it is hanging up in her shop as I type. It is lined, which took FOREVER!!! But was worth it. I have so many other things I need to show everyone, just have been supper busy at the pool :)

Why oh why?

Why oh why? Why can't grown-ups have naps? Why do I have to pay bills? Why do i always have to cook a good meal? (I want ice cream for dinner) Why do my kids argue over which Wii game to play? Why does my three year old fight taking a nap everyday? Why does Hadlee feel the need to eat the computer mouse (this would be the third one)? Why are my kids still arguing about what game to play....yes I am serious!!! I am typing this while they are both yelling at me about the other one not being fair? Why are they still arguing? Why am i typing about this? Why oh Why? I need a serious break!


Oh yeah......i am sewing! Working on a jacket, blanket, and tons of other things that I should finish!

I have been sewing....really I have been. I have made a couple of dresses, but they are at the Quilt Shoppe in Stewartsville. I am busy making a couple of purses too. But today I decided to make a dress for Hadlee from scratch. No pattern, no templates...just what I wanted!!! So here it is. I am very excited. It turned out really cute. I made some mistakes.....but that is the point in trying new things. The dress and fabric are so cute....but not as cute as the little girl!

Birthday Purse!

There are so many projects at my house that need to be done...besides the everyday things that I seem to fall behind in. The weather is so nice...actually it has become hot here. Spring has missed us for a while I guess. What do they always say in Missouri "what 24 hours if you don't like the weather." I changes so much here, one day jeans, the next shorts. One thing that I am very proud of that I finished today is this Izzy and Ivy purse. It is a Birthday present for my sister, I won't tell you how old she will be. Her birthday is in May, but I am not good with surprises or waiting, so I will be giving it to her tonight. I really hope she likes it!