look at my "new" shirt

i have made the most awesome discovery of my life. it's this absolutely cool blog called tea rose home. i found this tutorial to make this ruffled tshirt on it and i just had to share. i went to one of my all time favorite stores - target and bought me a couple of shirts and walla....here's my new tshirt. much cuter now that i've added the ruffles, don't ya think??? i now have my eye on another ruffled tshirt on her blog. that will be my newest project in the coming weeks ahead. oh, i can't wait!!

my latest and greatest

well, maybe not greatest but it is my latest sewing project that i have recently completed. kind of reminds me of vera bradley, uh? it's a cellphone holder that can attach to the side of your purse or bag. and yes, i did all the quilting on it by myself for those of you who are wondering....

my newest project

i had so much fun sewing my new shirt a few weeks ago that i decided something else was in order. what would that be? well, i bought this really cool book by heather ross called weekend sewing. in it i found this really cute sundress then i came across some really cute amy butler fabric and well, my newest project was born. can't wait to show you the finished piece. stay tuned! here is a sneak peek.

my latest creation

it seems lately we've been under a lot stress and pressure. there just seems to be so many things going on and it feels as if we are being bombarded in all directions. when we get through one problem another one seems to appear out of nowhere. boy, it just wears you out at times. i think that's one reason why i've had the girls painting and just being creative. it keeps them and me busy. for me being creative has always made me happy. it brings me such a sense of peace and comfort i can't describe. when i'm in my groove, i feel as if nothing can bring me down. with all that said, i've been sewing quite a bit. well, at least as much as the girls will let me. i just finished up the coolest top ever! i've decided that i will be wearing my latest creation tomorrow on our friday fun field trip. here's a sneak peek:

Birthday Present, anyone???

My new thing to sew these days is pillowcases. It's probably been one of the most fun things I've ever sewed, if that's possible. I love fabric!!! It's my thing!!! So when I get to pick out fabric and mix different patterns to created the pillowcases I get so much satisfaction from it. I was having so much fun sewing them that I decided Lela could take one as a birthday present to a friend of hers. Another idea that had to go along with it was a doll pillow. So today, I spent my time putting my idea to fruition. Everything seems to have turned out really cute and I'm really excited about it. All I have left is to design a little card to go along with the packaging that tells exactly what it is. Hopefully it will be well received, it's hard to tell with a six year old, but if Lela's reaction is any indication then I will be OK.

Here is a picture of the doll pillow with its matching pillowcase. They turned out pretty good, uh?

Here is the packaging I created for the pillowcases - cellophane, paper shreds and curling ribbon. Ah, just lovely....