I did a lot of that when I was home visiting friends and family a couple weeks ago. I’m not put out by it, I love to give gifts. Plus, it gives me experience just in case I ever want to start selling again {I’m coming back soon, etsy}

So, before my memory gives out on me, I thought I’d [...]]]> I don’t know about you, but I tend to say yes to everyone. Even if they don’t expressly ask, I offer a yes. I’d love to do that for you, I can do that, oh, let me do that…

I did a lot of that when I was home visiting friends and family a couple weeks ago. I’m not put out by it, I love to give gifts. Plus, it gives me experience just in case I ever want to start selling again {I’m coming back soon, etsy}

So, before my memory gives out on me, I thought I’d make my to-do list public. Y’all can keep me honest and on track.

1. Tiered halter sun-dress for Rylee
2. A makeup roll up for Amy  -  Like this one from sewing republic
3. A square-bottom makeup bag for my girl – like this Little Boxy Pouch from three bears
4. A surprise pillow project for my mom’s birthday – can’t give details (she reads my blog) but it’s inspired by these
5. Oversized granny square pillow for myself (because I LOVE the one I gave away to my DMIL) – It was very similar to this
6. Super cool multi-pocket laptop bag/purse – I can’t even find a tutorial for one like I’m picturing. We shall see what I come up with.
7. Chenilled fabric tote – Can’t find a picture of what I have in mind for this either! I saw one in a fabric shop in Lakeway.
8. Cross body every day bag for me – maybe something like this.
9. Custom critter applique quilt – along these lines, but not with monsters.
10. Stock for the etsy shop. (That’s a big one) Lots of little dresses and sweet stuff that makes you wanna go SQUEEEEE
11. Daniel’s cool drawstring skull backpack

I couldn’t ask for a cuter model. Here is little Ava in the Independence Day Applique Dress. She is such a cute, sweet little girl and I’m so glad the dress fit her. Now if we can get her brother to keep his hat on his head The tall girl in the above pic is my girl, and that handsome man next to her is her boyfriend. The kids are his neice and nephew. Aren’t they precious?

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I don’t know about you, but I may be hooked on applique now. It [...]]]>

I couldn’t ask for a cuter model. Here is little Ava in the Independence Day Applique Dress. She is such a cute, sweet little girl and I’m so glad the dress fit her. Now if we can get her brother to keep his hat on his head The tall girl in the above pic is my girl, and that handsome man next to her is her boyfriend. The kids are his neice and nephew. Aren’t they precious?

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I don’t know about you, but I may be hooked on applique now. It just gives so much personality to a dress…What do you think?

Enough talk, let’s see the freshly laundered cotton goodness just begging to be [...]]]> So, I’ve recently returned from a long road trip from Texas to Philadelphia, Pa. Along the way, I managed to stop at a few fabric shops, including one I found about 20 miles from my house. It’s been heavenly. There’s something so much more special about wandering through an independent fabric shop, as opposed to just shopping the big box crafts stores. Don’t get me wrong, I probably shop these chains at least once a week, but the independents have so much more “personality”.

Enough talk, let’s see the freshly laundered cotton goodness just begging to be made into something.

There’s some Joann’s Fabrics in there, Hoot, Meadowsweet, Michael Miller, Dr. Seuss… I just can’t wait to dig in to this pile of loveliness. What are you making today?

And today I finished take 2 of a dress for Ashley. The first [...]]]> As you may already know if you’ve visited my blog before, all my family and friends are in Pennsylvania. We moved to Texas nearly six years ago. When I left, I left behind two baby goddaughters (along with everyone else I’ve ever known). They’ve grown so much since I left, and since we’re coming up on a visit back home this month, I decided to make a dress for each of them using my new sewing skills. So far, I’ve done a dress for Devy Dev:

And today I finished take 2 of a dress for Ashley. The first one I did, I’m afraid is too W I D E. Since I haven’t seen the girls in a while, I don’t know how big they truly are. So, whereas the first dress is a pinafore, this second one I made as a halter-type, sun dress. I’m hoping the elastic waist will help me out with a more forgiving fit. That’s what I did with Devy’s dress.

So, here’s Asher Basher’s dress. What do you think: