The Hat

Today I decided to finish a hat that's been sitting in my old machine for quite some time. I chose Bre as my model but as always she's a goofball! It's a bit on the wonky side but I'm still learning.

Scrap Purse

Okay so I not only tackled and conquered the pillow but I also dug up some scrap material that my grandmother had passed along to me. I loved the monkey material it was just fun and whimsical. I used the same pattern as I used on the toile purse shown in an earlier post but this time I actually followed the directions and didn't let them beat me this time round. I think I'm ready for something a little more challenging but I'm still getting the jist of reading the pattern directions and not trying to read too much into them. :)

The Monkey

Elvis Pillows

Last month Bre and her grandmother ventured to Graceland. Bre has been a fan of Elvis for the past few years so this was a great opportunity for them. They brought back Elvis fabric for me to make a pillow out of. I did them one better, or should I say two better. This weekend I've been confined to the house because of a terrible sinus infection so what better chance to make those pillows. Realize that I'm still new to sewing and the only lessons I've had were those from my grandmother at a very young age. but here's the end result. I hope Bre likes them!!!!

Sewing Project

I have to admit that my husband bought me a sewing machine for my birthday (last March) and I've only used it twice. I finally decided after reading other blogs that I was not going to let this beastly machine whoop me. I realized that I was totally over analyzing everything that I had to do. Big surprise because I do that in everything that I do (at least according to my husband). I sat down calmly, gave the "beast" a little lecture to be nice, and did it. My purse is a bit on the wonky side, but it's usable!

I'm also planning to try my hand at this apron!!!! I've sat and watched both of my grandmother's sew for years but with half-hearted interest. Now as an adult with four children it's almost a necessity to make some things from scratch. Hopefully after the hubby comes home from driving over the road I'll be able to sneak away for a sewing class or two.....

adopt your own virtual pet!

Pics of Bre's new haircut. Chosen exclusively by her for her!!!!! I had no idea she was going to get it cut. Imagine my surprise when she came home from her Meme's. Eight inches gone!!! WOW!!!! That's my gutsy little girl!!!!

Pics that I couldn't get loaded from Vacation posting!!!!!