Holiday Preview Part 1

I can't figure out what it is, but I am addicted to making these toddler aprons! When the sewing machine is calling my name, but I'm not quite sure what to make, I always pull out this pattern.

This time I was testing out how a single pocket would look. I do not know the correct way to fashion a patch pocket, so I just made it up and attached it to the green flower print. It looked ok, but I thought the stitching and quality was not quite good enough to be sold. So, I got out the Reader's Digest sewing book and made the pocket on the blue apron the "correct" way. I must say, it turned out significantly better. Maybe next time I'll just start by reading the instructions...

Just another look at the fabrics. I really liked the gray and blue. I think they will be really fun to have around for the Holiday sales.

Pillow Cases

I made some cute pillow case dresses for the girls out of my favorite sheet set. I just laid a dress they have onto the pillow case and traced it with fabric marker, then added 3/4 " to each line and cut away! That may seem like a big seam allowance, but then I have enough room for a French seam.

I loved these sheets, but it has been washed a few too many times and no longer fits the bed. The good news is - the girls get these way cute dresses that will be easily turned into tunics come fall and winter and I have a whole sheet set to make into something for me!

I was really excited to test out the elastic thread I used for the shirring at the bust-line. It was so easy! I didn't have any problems, even on my cheap-o sewing maching.

These were queen sized pillow cases and if I do this again, I'd do it with king sized ones. I didn't have enough fabric to double roll the hem or the sleeve & neck openings. Even still, these were a quick project and super cute!

Jaelyn's Stash

A few months ago, my friend Jaelyn and I worked out an awesome trade - photos of my babies for a basket of hand sewn goodies. I couldn't be happier with the trade. If you want to see her amazing work (and hire her), check out her blog at Complexions Photography!

Here are some more photos of the cute stuff she picked out!

Those are rolled up Art Aprons on the right hand side of the photo...

The adorable baby shoes came from Sweet Pea Patterns - they are reversible!

Deadlines

I have a love/hate relationship with deadlines. On the one hand they require me to complete a project or assignment and then I am...happy with myself for getting it done and if all goes well, the end project is fabulous. Speaking of fabulous, isn't that stack of fabric fabulous?!

On the other hand, deadlines generally require stress, late nights (sometimes all night), shuffling of the many other activiies and lots of slack to be picked up by our Daddy - and he did a great job, I might add.

I love this reversible art apron! I modified it to include a pocket, but the pattern is free!

And so was the case this past week. I have been working on a variety of items to be sold at Blue Sage Frame Shop & Gallery. Today is the opening night, so all of my stuff needed to be done yesterday. And it was a good thing too, because I am exhausted! Most nights this week I was up until 12 or 1 and Thursday night (crunch time!) I was up until almost 3. Ugh. But, it is finished! And looks lovely. If you are in the neighborhood, please stop by!