Skip to My Lou~ Made By You Mondays

I finally posted something to one of my favorite blogs~ Skip To My Lou~ Made by You Mondays. I am always in aw of the great talent out there.

Sophia's Baby Blanket and Burp Cloths

One of my son's best friend just had a baby girl. They named her Sophia.

I made this super cute flannel blanket and burp cloths for her. I put her name on the burp cloths. On the blanket, I made an applique with the fabric I used for the backside. The "S" took some time but so worth it. It turned out so cute.

My sewing machine only has 1 font. After making this project, it just makes it even more clear that I have to get a sewing/embroidery machine combo. And Costco is helping me buy it. I got my annual rebate today and it will pay for 1/2 of it. So, I am ordering it..... I can't wait...

After this project, I am so addicted to the monogramming. My family better sleep with their eyes open. I may just monogram their butts.

Crazy Life

It has been crazy around here. So busy with work.

I made this adorable cake for a friends daughter who was having a birthday party this weekend. She loved it.. It turned out so cute.

I'm making another one for Kenny's girlfriend's birthday.

Family

As some of you know, I was going to be working on a few patterns last weekend so I can put them in my Etsy Shop. One of my New Year's Resolution was to commit more of my time to my sewing.

Well, last weekend one of my brothers had a heart attack. He is doing well but it was a pretty rough week. So, this week, I will be working on finishing up my patterns.

Patty Young's Flora & Fauna

I just love designer Patty Young's fabric and her knewest line ~ Flora & Fauna is no exception. It is bright, beautiful and fun. The most difficult thing is actually bringing myself to cutting this great fabric. It comes in Raspberry, Mustard, Turquoise and Stone. I chose Stone but really love the Raspberry as well. I may have to order some in Raspberry since my local fabric stores do not have it in stock.

Don't you just love it... the pink dots are just regular Michael Miller dot fabric. I love how they work together, don't you?

Score! Beautiful Fabric

I went to Beverly Fabrics on my way home tonight. And I scored big time. I had a 40% off coupon~which normally is not for fabric. But they forgot to print~ Excludes fabric....

And since I buy most of my great fabric there, they let me use it for some brand new fabric that came in.... It is Michael Miller's Daisy Dots.... I love it, love it, love it...

Have some ideas what I am going to use it for however not sure..

Been Busy

Just checking in... Been really busy with work and a sick friend. I am working on a few new patterns. I have them in my head. I just need to get them written down and lots of pictures. I love a small messenger type across the body bag. One that fits your wallet, cell phone and car keys. One of the patterns I am working on is one of these types of bag but I am going to put the handles in differently so it lays flatter against your body then those that just have straps at each side. And I would really love to add a zipper closure but if I make the flap long enough, it really isn't necessary. I love hands-free shopping. Makes everything more enjoyable.





My hubby, Chuck turned the big "50" last weekend. We spent the day in San Francisco. We love playing tourist there. There are so many interesting people.

Happy Birthday, Chuck!