CELEBRATE!

We have had a week of celebrating 'baby girl' turning 3 - the same age as her mommy. We went out to eat and she got some new stickers... She got her own custom dress (based again on this tutorial)... a new sun bonnett - I used an infant hat and made four rows of gathering with elastic thread in a desperate attempt to make it fit... ...and a custom i-spy bag. Her best friends even got new clothes for her party we had at home. Spoiled rotten, I think.

progress...

I seem to have been in a sewing/crafting funk for a couple weeks, but I am making progress with a new project this evening! It's nice to be back at the sewing machine.

tiny little flowers

I saw these adorable crocheted flowers and challenged myself to learn to crochet. They are not perfect (or anywhere near!) but I am pleased with my growing collection of tiny little flowers. {i love the helping hands when i take pics. makes me happy!}

Farmers' Market highlights

Between Audrey and myself, we have four little girls to keep entertained at the Farmers' Market for six hours every Friday. Today the highlight was the ice somebody dumped out on the grass (from clean containers - we checked!). The girls had a blast!
However, silly mommy forgot sunscreen on them and they are fried this evening. Sorry girls!

party planning

I snatched this handy rotary blade from my mom a while back, and hadn't found a use for it until I ran across this tutorial for a birthday banner. With a party coming up this weekend, I was excited to use it!

out of necessity

I love to sew clothes, quilts, etc., but sometimes the most rewarding things I make are out of necessity. Bug fell off the couch onto a chair two days ago, and after 48 hours of guarding the arm, we took her to the clinic. It looks like a slight break, and will heal on its own {yeah for that!}. However, she has to wear this sling in the meantime. To help with the comfort, I made a minky strap cover. Simple, but here's how I did it:

Measure from the front where the strap attaches to the back, and add 1/2". For the second measurement, double the width of the strap and add 3/4". I cut my piece 12 x 5".

Fold over short ends towards wrong side of fabric by 3/8" and topstitch. Fold with right sides together and sew long side together. Turn inside out... and have one happy {and compliant} girl!

another one...

I seem to get stuck making multiples of things! As much as I loved the camera strap I made, I found myself wanting a wrist strap as well. I had a beautiful scrap of pink fabric I used, and it was just what I was hoping for.