Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Slipcovers.....before and during

The slipcover class has begun.....and off we go!  I gave my 12 yr. old the camera and said "take some pictures"....here's what resulted:





 and my favorite - the "artistic" shot:


We then began - measuring, removing old parts, patching, cutting our fabric:





Stay tuned... (and you haven't missed out if you didn't get in on this class....we'll be offering more!)


Saturday, April 7, 2012

and.....DONE

It was a whirlwind of an idea she had, a sketch, some math, some seam ripping, sewing, seam ripping, sewing....but it's done!

HAPPY EASTER!

Nothing like some last-minute sewing....

This will be an Easter skirt by tonight:
Mini dots, picked out by my 12 yr. old.....we've got to get busy!  Because, we all need a little PRESSURE in our lives, right?!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

No Fooling!

Woke up Sunday morning, shuffled outside for the paper, opened it, and here's what I saw on the FRONT PAGE:


Sweet Holly Holm in Hip Stitch!  What a wonderful surprise!  I knew the article was coming out sometime, but did not expect it on the front page, on a Sunday.  Autumn Gray wrote a great story about Holly's "2 Lives".....amazing female boxer who has this domestic side to her, including baking and sewing.  Don't know about you, but I want to be more like Holly (ok, maybe not the boxing, just the amazing fitness!)

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

 Show 'n Tell time:



Tie Dye Skirt class....from a pillowcase to a skirt! (class w/Bralia)


Lisa's Pretty Little Purse (class w/Portia)


Lori's dress from One Yard Wonders
.....and back


also from Lori - also from One Yard Wonders

also from Lori (she's on a roll!) - The Sandlewood Jacket, with added pockets and zipper, AND it's reversible!

here's her Schoolhouse Tunic, made from David Butler's Parson Gray fabrics....



.....and the solid gray camisole underneath, made from our Bella solids.


And me?  Well, no pics yet, but I've been busy sewing with our knits - a t-shirt, a maxi dress, a cardigan - easy to make, so comfy to wear!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Is this not the ultimate multi-tasking mom?!  With her newly-sewn Multi-Tasker Tote!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Meet Lark:


Lark took Re-Create it with Sharon, and after lots of sewing, seam ripping, and sewing some more, she re-created her dress!

Here she is with the before dress:

Leanne came by to show the Miss Dolly she made, along with an adorable dress to match: