Jackie's Birthday Gift

Yesterday was Jackie's birthday, and I know she received her gift, so now I can show you!

I made her this darling little bag with a matching tissue cover and snap wallet. I've been saving my last piece of this gorgeous pink fabric for just the perfect thing, and this was it.

You can click on the photo for a larger view.

I found the pattern for the bag here - it's called the Buttercup Bag, and it was so easy and fast to make! It is just the perfect size for those of us who like to carry a smaller purse. I'll have to make myself one when I get a chance!

Erin's shower is on the 11th, so once that is over, I'll share the things I've made for her and little Taven.

Stinkin' Busy...

...sewing and crocheting!

My daugter-in-law's birthday is this Saturday (she's a firecracker! LOL)...Erin's baby shower is next Saturday...Jadie's birthday is later this month...

As these events pass, I'll share pictures of what I've been making for everyone. Just don't want to spoil any surprises!

Thought I'd just let you all know that I'm still kicking - just really, really busy!

Have a safe and fun Independence Day!

Diaper Bag In Progress

Yesterday, I decided to work on the diaper bag I have been planning for my great-nephew-to-be, Taven. I couldn't find a pattern that had all the features I wanted, so I am taking the best ideas from a few patterns and creating my own.

I talked to Erin last night, and told her I'd give her another sneak peek - but this is IT, Erin! No more peeks until your shower! ;-) (Love ya!)

I wanted to incorporate some embroidery, so I digitized my favorite little doggie from the fabric - he turned out wonderfully! I then embroidered him with Taven's name to use as the front pocket.

You can click on the photo for a larger view.

Now, once I find out what my grand-daughter's name will be, I'll be making one for her too...but in PINK!

Back to sewing...see y'all soon!

I'm Back...And Some Answers...

My dad took the youngest grandkids to Colorado for a camping trip, and it would have been too overwhelming for my mom, so I was in AZ staying with her. It was a very long 12 days, but I am glad I did it. I have much more insight now as to how her days go.

A lot of you will ask me questions in your comments, and I normally answer them in the comment thread. However, I am aware that some don't go back to see my answers! ;-) So, I'll answer some questions from my last post here...

First, Kelly...I am so glad the kids liked their wallets! I loved doing them for you, and it was great to see all of you when you stopped by to pick them up!

Mary...I'm sure I could make some in adult sizes - it would just take some tweaking. Once I get all the baby gifts done, I'll see if I can do that.

Challice and Quilty...I actually used 3 different patterns to create these little sneakers - with tons of tweaking. I will try to write up the final instructions as soon as I can. And yes, Challice, I think a beginner could do it! ;-)

I have a lot of catching up to do around here...among them, laundry, answering emails, and getting my sewing room back in order so I can SEW!

Thanks for all your sweet comments! Jeff says I should stick with the circle, since Converse shoes have circles...but I'm liking the flower idea myself. Have a good weekend, all...I'll be back soon to share some new baby stuff!

Another Surprise Spoiler...

...but I just can't help myself! Sorry, Erin...but I'm sure that when you see them in person, you will think that they are even cuter than the pictures!

I've been crocheting in the evenings - I can't watch TV without doing something with my hands! I've been making these darling little booties. So far, I have a black pair done for Taven, and a hot pink pair for my grand-DAUGHTER. (I just can't get over the fact that James and Jackie's baby is going to be a GIRL! After raising 3 boys, I am just beside myself with excitement!)

Anyway, here are some pictures.

I am undecided as to whether I should put a circle on the pink pair...I'm considering a heart or flower instead to make them even more girlie. Thoughts?

Now back to sewing...going to try to get Kelly's coloring wallets finished today!

Digitizing Frustration!

I love my digitizing software - really, I do! But sometimes it befuddles me to no end!

I've been working on this logo for some good friends for a month now. First, I had to draw it in Corel Draw - that took me quite a while. Then, I took into my digitizing software to add the stitches and do all the tweaking I needed to do. All looked great...here is a screenshot:

But dang it! I have test stitched it several times this week (and it takes about an HOUR to stitch!), tweaking more and more in between, and for some reason, I keep getting this gap (see below)! It is perfect on-screen. I have my fabric properly stabilized. I'm frustrated!

Notice that when I stitched it this time, I put pink where some red should be...and I didn't even notice until I was editing this picture. Evidence of my irritation, maybe?

I am the type who wants to learn on my own as much as I can...trial and error, trial and error...until I get perfection. However, I think it's time to contact my digitizing instructor because no matter what I do, I still get that darn gap.

And a little note to Kelly...I have 3 of the coloring wallets done! I've been working on them in between all this digitizing mess. I'll have them done next week, and I'll call you so I can deliver them.

IT'S A GIRL!!!

I'm going to have a grand-DAUGHTER! I am bouncing off the walls right now!

Must finish all these things I'm working on so I can start sewing and crocheting PINK stuff!

Just had to share...

:-)

Back From San Antonio!

One trip down, one more to go at the end of this month!

Our eldest son James, married his adorable Jackie last week! It was a sweet little courthouse ceremony, with a cookout "reception" at their house afterwards. Only family and close friends, so it was absolutely perfect!

Just wanted to share some pictures of the cute couple, then I am off to get some sewing done. I have so many things to do, and not enough time! ;-)

At the Alamo...
Talk to you all soon!

Sneaky Peek for Erin

Sure enough, after my last post, I got a Facebook message from Erin...she IS stalking my blog! LOL

She's a good kind of stalker though - my eldest niece, whom I love very much. And she's expecting my very first great-nephew in July!

Thought I'd tease her a bit and show her one of the things I have made for Baby Taven, and a little sneaky peek of his blanket.

Hope you like them, sweetie! I LOVE making tiny baby stuff! I'm constantly squealing "Look how CUTE this is!", while your Uncle Jeff rolls his eyes and laughs at me. He thinks I'm nuts sometimes...but he agrees that these things are cute, even if he won't openly admit it! ;-)

Busy, Busy!

I'm sorry I am such a bad blogger lately! I have just been so busy that I'm having a hard time even taking time to breathe!

With so many babies on the way, I've been doing lots of sewing and crocheting. Plus planning a trip to San Antonio for James and Jackelyn's wedding, and another trip to take care of my mom while my dad takes their younger grandkids camping.

I made this little shirt for my friend, Jaclyn, who is expecting her little Liam in just a few days.

I've also been making a lot of things for my niece's baby, but don't want to show them here yet, in case she happens to stop by. :-)

Yesterday, I made these cute little pillowcases for my soon-to-be grandkids, Moss and Jadie. They are Jackelyn's little sweeties, and I can't wait to officially call them my grandbabies!

My blog posts will probably be few and far between for the next couple months - I have lots of places to go, and things to do! But I'll do my best to post as often as I am able.