New Projects

I picked up these fabrics last week. The monkey fabric will become shorts for my nephew and the turtle fabric will become a dress for my niece. Now I have to find a pattern for the turtle fabric.

Honeymoon Fabric

Bo and I went to Hawaii on our Honeymoon. It wouldn't have been my first choice, but he wanted to go so badly that we went. Bo had actually had never been on plane until that point. It seemed like such a long trip to take for your first plane ride, but he loved it. Well while we were there we visited the two fabric stores on our island. These are the 16 fabric fat quarters I came back with. I still have no idea what I want to do with them, but I'm sure I'll think of something soon. I actually forgot about them until I cleaned out my sewing closet. I actually have several yards of another fabric that I also got in Hawaii. Maybe I should make a quilt? Do you have any ideas?

Fabric Photo Frame

My blog friend Messy Karen generously gave me some great fabric last year. Today I was looking at it and loving it even moore. Not knowing exactly what I wanted to do with it then I held it up to the newly painted wall of my sewing room. Then I pulled out the staple gun and a small corkboard and went to town.

I had this great picture of Bo and I from our trip to Disney World. Which we went to for Bo's birthday, and I thought the fabric was perfect to put with it. This is what I came up with. I can't wait to hang it in my sewing room. I just LOVE it. I still have some fabric left. I can't wait to see what I can do with the rest of the fabric. Thanks again Karen.

Feeling Better

I am feeling much better. I appreciate all of you asking. I still don't have all of my energy back, but I'm getting there.

During one of my burst of energy I started to refold my fabric. This is all the farther I've gotten, but I hope to work on my stash over the weekend.

My nephew had his 2nd birthday party this past weekend. It was a farm theme. I just loved his cake. It was as good as it looks. My brother's assistant made it. She actually has a cake business on the side.

Nephew was one lucky kid to actually have ponies at his party. He loved riding them and petting them. We had so much fun.

New Years In New Orleans

Bo and I had a great time in New Orleans even if Bama didn't show up to play.

Bo and I along with his cousin and his wife enjoyed a nice dinner at Brennan's and then we watched the fireworks from Jackson Square.

While we walked around the French Quarter and I found a great store, The Quarter Stitch Needlepoint. I purchased a cute peppermint tape measure, hand made buttons, and a tin ornament.

Oh, I wanted to let you know that I haven't purchased any fabric in the new year, but I did stop by Joann Fabrics in Mobile on the 31st. I got the fabric pictured below.

Christmas Fabric

Okay, one of my New Years resolutions is to not purchase any new fabric. The only exception is when I need something to finish a project. But since it is December 28th I can still buy some fabric. I purchased 2.5 yards of the Tonka fabric to make Nephew pajamas for next year. I just liked the snowmen and snowflakes.
I have made several other purchase but you will have to check them out on my other blog

Because We're Cheap Like That.

sewing with knits

Okay, last night had a long list of things to do. One of which was go to Hobby Lobby and Hancock.(Lucky me because they are located next door to each other which I find odd.)

I had done a mental inventory of my closet and I noticed I was missing long sleeve T-shirts or the equivalent. We are leaving for the mountains on Thursday so I thought I could whip up a shirt or two. I had seen this knit earlier in the week and didn't purchase it because I didn't know what to do with it. I now had a plan McCall's 5469. I cut out the pink, but I think I'll hold off on the blue until we get back.

The entire reason I had to stop was to get black knit fabric to coordinate with the pink camo I already had, and I was going to use a pattern I already had, Built By Wendy Simplicity 3692. So much for saving money. I did get this cut out last night, and I think I'm going to love it.

But while I was at Hancock I had to stop and check out the Dollar table. Man, did I make out like a bandit. I mean I got Halloween fabric before Halloween for $1.00 a yard. The yellow and black is a knit I have looked at for a while. I think it will be a sleeve less shirt next summer. There isn't much there. The other two I just had to have. Well, my plan tonight is to sew up the two shirt I cut out last night, and maybe start packing.

You've got mail!

When I was a kid, my brother and I would argue over getting the mail. This got to the point that my mother made us rotate the days we got to go get it out of the mail box.
Now, Bo and I argue over who gets the mail. Mostly, because Bo get the bills and junk and I get the good stuff. (I have agreed to let Bo get the mail on the days that the trash can needs to be picked up from the curb.) Well, yesterday was Bo's turn and needless to say he did get a bill and junk mail, but he also pulled out a large envelope. I knew immediately that it was from Messy Karen! This is what I received from Messy Karen:

This is how she labeled the inside package. It was just so cute, I had to take a picture.

Fabric, wonderful fabric. It was folded neatly, washed and ironed.

Then there was this bonus item.

Messy Karen included the materials and instructions to make Anna Maria Horner's Bookmarks. I was going to make these last night, but I decided to watch Project Runway and Tabitha's Salon Takeover. I don't know if I liked Tabitha's show or not. I may have to watch a few more episodes. I can't thank Karen enough for this wonderful package of fabric!

Visit to Joann Fabrics

My fabric store choices are limited to Hancock Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, and only one of our four Wal-mart sells fabric. None carry a great selection or variety. When we go to the beach I have to visit the local Joann. What follows are my purchases...

Actually, I didn't purchase this fabric, my sister-in-law did, but I'll be sewing it. So I guess it counts as fabric for me. SIL wants me to make Nephew pants that look exactly like several pairs that are found in Ragsland . These will be my next major project.

I purchased this fleece with plans to make a no sew blanket as a Christmas present which I've finished already. I love these as gifts. The Tinkerbell fabric will be used to make either McCall's 5252 or McCall's 3402 for our Disney trip.
This just other fabric I wanted or fabric that will be used in Halloween Costumes.
Notions I purchased that were 50% off, and I can always use something new. The large yardage of elastic is for Nephew's pants.
This is going to be used to make a cape for Nephew. This weekend we played "capes" with just the yard of fabric. Nineteen months olds have the best belly laughs. I wish I could bottle it and listen to it on days when I need a good pick me up. I hope to have this done when I keep Nephew this weekend.
Bo's 84 year old great aunt broke her hip today so thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.

New Fabric

I purchased this fabric this weekend. It was on sale, and I really wanted to try and make Simplicity 2911 hipster style. This has to be my favorite style of purse.

This is what they are calling the outside. Which I don't like
This is what they are calling the inside which I do like. I'm planning to use this as the outside.
Another new project I hope to get finished soon.

Pillows and Poker

Last night, Bo was at a friends house playing poker. This allowed me plenty of time to finish up my pillows for the couch. I got a great deal on the fabric, $4.00 for the fabric for both pillows. The fabric was purchased at King Cotton, a local decorator fabric store. It has a bargain basement, with great deals.
I would like to thank the ladies at Quilt Taffy for the wonderful fabric that I won. I love it so much. I may not be able to cut it.