A Good Time for Quilting

Yesterday we were preparing for Hurricane Sandy to hit the Eastern shore.  We were called off from work and were expecting high winds and lots of rain.  I decided it would be a good day to make Dylan's receiving blanket baby quilt.  I haven't gotten to use my sewing machine in months, so it was good to get back to it!

I kept with a very simple design, just like I did with Marissa's quilt.  I did a monogrammed applique and love how it turned out.  I love making these keepsake quilts with receiving blankets.  

Of course I had to add a satin binding to the edges. Danny says a blanket isn't a blanket unless it has a ribbon on it. ;)

Marissa sleeps with her quilt every night.  I am happy that it is well loved and used often.  I hope that the kids keep and cherish these blankets for a long time to come.  And I hope they know that they are made with love, not perfection.  

DIY Envelope Pillow Covers

I purchased fabric to jazz up our ordinary throw pillows in the living room.  I have 4 pillows to do, so far I've finished 1.  I'm debating on keeping 2 as-is and 2 with a pattern.  Thoughts?

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After:

The Whitney Dress

I was asked to be a pattern tester again over at Grits and Giggles for the "Whitney" Dress.  It looks adorable on Marissa and came together fairly quick!  This was my first time using elastic and I'm no longer intimidated to use it.  You can purchase this pattern in her Etsy shop soon!

I have no idea what she is saying here...but she looks bossy!

Chevron

My best friend, Cierra, has become quite the little globe trotter.  I came across this yellow chevron fabric and it totally reminded me of something you would see on a bag in Target.  Cierra loves bags, I dare not ask her how many she has.  I mailed this a few days ago to California as an early birthday present since she will be in Germany on her birthday.  It's just a small gift but I enjoyed making it and I hope she likes it!

 

Dress Crazy

It appears I've gone dress crazy with my sewing.  This was a quick and fun nap time project for this rainy day.  I grabbed a cup of joe and headed to the sewing table.  I love the bright, sunny colors.  Perfect for Spring!

 Such a little lady!

 I think she likes it. 

 

Sunday Dress

I've been busy making "Sunday" dresses for Marissa!  Here's a pink gingham dress with green accents:

Ric-rac 

For this dress I took a too short t-shirt of Marissa's and up-cycled it into a cute little sun dress!

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After:

I added pleats and a bow!

I think she likes it!

Pretty cute if I do say so myself!  I need to go fabric shopping again.  Next up on my sewing list is a sun hat for Dylan and more dresses for Marissa.  I have a laundry list of things that I want to make.  This whole sewing thing is quite addicting!

 

Model In Training

I tried getting a few photos of Marissa in her dress but didn't have much success.  She is such a busy bee!

Not too bad for my first time making a dress!

 

Our Week In Pictures

She looks so serious in this picture, but I love it anyway.

 Where you find Marissa, you will find "Teddy"

I *may* have a small obsession with baby feet.

D-Man, just a swingin', wavin' hello to momma!

Sunglasses: check

Hat: check

Water bottle: check

Someone's ready to go "outside" (Marissa says the cutest outside now; almost like she's asking a question when she says it).

Snack time!  Playing outside works up an appetite.

That's our week in pictures!

Oh - I almost forgot one of my latest sewing projects.  I made Marissa her very first purse and it just so happens to match mine.  

She is such a busy body. I was trying to get a shot of her modeling her first purse but she wouldn't stand still, so this is what we got!  

 Checking out her purse.  She already has her cell phone and sun glasses in it.