Sewing just a little bit...

Nina loves these jeans but they had a hole in the knee. This was my attempt at a patch. The big daisy is from some material that Lee Anne gave me. Nina wants to dress like a boy. We have disagreements about the outfits she attempts to wear- mainly because they consist of dirty clothes and she prefers to wear anything blue and plain- like a boy. So, of course, she got a flower patch on her favorite jeans- HAHA! Mommy wins until she refuses to wear them. I still win because I know Betsy will wear them. She loves flowers.

Yes, Betsy wore the yellow crown to the grocery store today. Everyone commented on it and she loved the attention.
I made this onesie and burp cloth for a friend that had a baby boy. I love the plaid fabric, very preppy.

Embroidered Pillows

These are pillows that I made for my mother-in-law and for my mom. They were a Christmas gift so I couldn't post them earlier. Then I just got lazy and didn't post them. Lee Anne graciously reminded me that I hadn't posted anything lately so this is my first post to get me caught up! (Yes Lee Anne, I do listen to you- and I know you appreciate someone listening to you!)

Christmas Ornaments

Hand Embroidered Ornaments
I decided to make as many gifts as I could this year. My husband calls our house "Santa's workshop." Here are a couple of the ornaments that will go to preschool teachers tomorrow. The other side of the ornament is adorable Christmas fabric, of course. I wish that I was keeping these for my tree. Oh, well. Do you have any wonderful handmade ornaments to share?

Creating with Candy

Buckeyes
Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

I have been cooking like crazy. No, really, I have. If you know me, then you know that I work like mad in streaks then move on to the next project. Since I know this about myself, I have learned to get what I need to get accomplished all at once when I am in the mood. If I don't, it fizzles and the project ends up incomplete.

This week, I made chocolate delights to give as gifts. I made the following: chocolate truffles ( the girls helped me roll the truffles in chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder), buckeyes, coconut bon-bons and chocolate dipped pretzels. Sounds delicious and it is! I will post pictures after I wrap the candies in their packages for the special deliveries.

If you would like any of the recipes, you will have to leave me a comment. (haha- making you work!)

Pillowcase for Ashley

We have a wonderful girl across the street- Ashley. It is Ashley's birthday this weekend. Since she is turning into a big girl- and getting a big girl room (she is turning 10) I made her a big girl pillowcase. It matches the bedding that I have been hiding at our house for her mother. She is going to be so surprised. She helps me by playing with the girls. They adore her.

Sewing for Babies

Here are some burp clothes and onesies that I made for some wonderful girls that are having babies. I thought that they turned out really nice!

Gifts

Pillowcase for my cousin Sarah-

Kitchen towel for Sarah- yes, is supposed to look homemade with the embroidered quote-

Blueberry towel for Lynn.

I am working on my Christmas gifts and other gifts. Don't be surprised if you get something made especially by ME!