Everything, BUT!

I started a little sewing project this morning, and ugh.  I don't have any trim or bias tape to finish the job!  Nothing like being stopped dead in my tracks!  Everything was going so well, and then one key ingredient very absent from my stash.  Here's a sneak peek at what I am working on.  I can't wait to finish a couple of these numbers, I have been drooling over Rachael Ray's moppine for such a long time.  Thanks Tyra for working out the kinks on this one!

All about a blanket...

This past Friday afternoon I went to the mall with my boys, and a friend with her twins.  We had great conversation, sweet smiles from the babies, and brief commentary from my almost 3 yr. old.  It was a nice little outing.  We were chatting about favorite foods, what sizes they are in to, and of course the toys they adore.  My kids haven't ever really had a "lovey" per say.  You know, the blanket they cannot sleep without or teddy that has to come along EVERY time you leave the house.  Some days I felt like I was their lovey, which wasn't all bad either.

Little brother H, my friend's 10 month old twin boy, loves him some satin!  He cares very little what color, or shape said satin might be.  Give that boy his silky, smooth, and most likely wet, satin!  I always love a good excuse to sew and try something new, especially for babies.  A.n.d. my afternoon was going to be filled with sleeping babies, even better!   Hubby, MY HERO, just happened to be near the fabric store when I came up with a great idea for Little brother H.  His willingness to sit out in the truck with the kids saved me my sanity and allowed me to leisurely browse fabrics, all the while, not having to mutter a single word to quiet a toddler, or soothe a baby.  I cannot tell you how elated I was!

I am new to sewing binding, on anything, as a matter of fact.  Why then did I choose SATIN for a first project you ask?  Well, let me tell you!  Only because I had no idea how tricky it might be, ignorance is bliss!  I trimmed my fabric, laid out the binding, pinned until I ran out of pins.  I sewed a few stitches, ripped a few stitches out and then a few more. It was then that I realized I had no idea what I had gotten myself into!  I pinned some more, taught myself how to mitre a corner, and hide the ends.  This was no easy task, but I was going to get it finished, soon!  No more "I give up, I'm just not that good".  I was going to finish, and for me that was a pretty big deal.  Too often I don't complete a project because it isn't coming together how I imagined it.  This project was different.  I knew I put in all the time and effort I possibly could, perfect or not.  I truly gave it my all, and for that I. AM. PROUD. 

Feast your eyes on this Little brother H!  This ones for you!

Doesn't it look delicious! I hope he likes the color.  Nothing against pink really, but we'll leave that for sister.

My husband reminded me that whomever may receive this gift, or any gift for that matter, would be pleased as punch to have had something *handmade* just.for.them.  Perfect or not.  He was right.  Love you baby!

Spring Tote

Nothing says Spring, like a new tote bag.  Take it to the market, the library, or even on a picnic.  Here is a simple and very rewarding project.  Check out the tutorial at homemadebyjill.  One thing for sure, this momma can never have enough bags!

Spring Tote

A simple and very rewarding project, this tote bag is sure to brighten your day.  I found the tutorial at Homemadebyjill, head on over and check her out.

Come on Over!

Go on over to *Remodelaholic* and check out my new friend!  See what they are giving away--you know you want one.

Silhouette Giveaway from *Remodelaholic*

T-shirt Refashion

Here's a great NO SEW project!

Find a boring, plain tee...

And turn it in to something like this

Meg at Brassy Apple takes all the quesswork out of it by sharing her "KNOT Tee" tutorial.