memory quilt

i asked my grandpa if i could take a few of grandma's favorite things and make a quilt. there is every type of material in this quilt... seersucker, rayon, wool, corduroy, levi, and cotton. it is my first pinwheel, and will forever be my favorite. when i was pressing the blocks i would catch a whiff of my grandma here and there. i'm so excited to give it to grandpa. it's wild- but i can't help but to think of grandma every time i glance at it! we miss you "wild ruthie"!!!

sheered shirts/skirts

after finishing this order i need to make a trip to the shop to pick up more material. i have to make kamryn a few of these for school. they look darling layered over a long or short sleeved shirt. the straps can also be tucked in and it can be worn as a skirt.

is it over yet???

i taught my first class at the quilt shop tonight. what to say? what to say? i laughed my arsss off! the girls who took the class were so funny. they were good to practice on! i had no idea the class would take so long, but the time flew by and i think everyone had a good time. will there be a next time??? absolutely! next class will be 'beginning sewing' (aka- reading a pattern, knowing your machine, and a little sewing lingo). i'm not sure if i'll do it at the shop or at my house (i have a more room than the 100yr old house the shop is in). for those of you who asked for this class... is anyone day better than another?
-me

i promise, i'm really not obsessed!!!!

so i finished my rush order for the trek clothing. i'm a little sad over the whole thing (it will probably never be worn again after this little trek and the work i put into them will never be fully appreciated :( ...) but, the pay check will be a nice chunk. new sewing machine here i come!!! any suggestions on what machine ladies? i've been using my trusty kenmore for the last 10 years. it is very basic (9 whole stitches if you count the auto button hole), but she has been a very trusty friend. i know there are so many machines out there that are much more equipped with what i need from a machine in my line of work, but i'm clueless where to start. i need something somewhat cost effective (this is a small business- i can't justify spending too much). does anyone out there absolutely love, love, love their machine???

no, i'm not obsessed!

ok- so i know, this is my 3rd apron in 2 days, but this is yet another order. i'm quite pleased the way it turned out. although i'm kind of sad it will probably only be worn a handful of times on the hot and dusty trail of the pioneers (and by a teenager who will most likely not appreciate it at all- if she's like most teenagers!) so, i am saying farewell to yet another apron and hello to another pay check! i love women who love to spend money!

fits everything including the kitchen sink!

i made two bags last night so kendyl and kamryn could have new beach bags for swim lessons. i forgot to take a picture of kendyl's but this is kamryn's. i also serged the left over lining piece so they could each have a matching lava lava. this is the biggest bag ever!!!! i know it looks large, but this thing can hold more than what you'd think. a package of swim diapers, 3 lg beach towels, treats and drinks an i bet is wasn't even half way full. it was perfect for the pool!!!!

what is it with aprons...

the first 2 pics are of a simple butcher's apron. i just finished it and i love the way it turned out. i'm teaching a class on this apron on wednesday(just changed to NEXT wednesday 7/16) (nothing like procrastinating, eh?) so if any of you are interested you can email me and i can give you the details.

and here is the flower on the chest

this picture is courtesy of my 5 yr old. i hate having to be my own model!!! this was made for my sweet cousin and i had to get a picture before i sent it off to her this week. i love the black and white!!!

slacking days are over... i hope!

well, i've been in a bit of a funk, so forgive me for not posting in forever. i hope not too many of you have given up on me.

i made this dress from a tutorial my friend showed me. it turned out so cute and i thought i was pretty handy to get this done in time for kamryn to wear on father's day (the dress is made out of her dad's old church shirt).

and the best part... i didn't have to do any button holes! the buttons on the back are from the front of dad's shirt. you can't get easier than this project!

and the flower is only because my little girly girl didn't think it was prissy enough... and i had enough gathering left over from the bottom of the dress.