take this class with me

I'm excited about the free Embroidery 101 class Amy at Early Bird Special is offering. The first lesson is already up (she'll be posting every Thursday) on transfer techniques and it is so informative - I had no idea there were so many different options. I have always been slightly afraid of trying to transfer a pattern that didn't iron-on but I'm going to try it. Now I'm on the search for a cute pattern so I can start...

(all images from Early Bird Special)

shop update: spring time romp

Here is a peak at the latest additions to the shop. Lots of cute rompers for the warmer weather that is on its way (hopefully this Spring snow is over)! Thanks!

happy friday

I am in love with this dress. Isn't it beautiful? You should buy it so I won't be tempted.

Have a wonderful weekend! We will be taking the Little Miss to a birthday party and spending as much time outside as the sunshine allows. And, if I can get my act together I should have a shop update early next week.

Do you have any fun plans? What would you do if you were wearing this dress?

progress...and a break

I spent a lot of time last weekend crocheting granny squares and being uplifted while listening to my church's General Conference. I have to say I am becoming a bit addicted - I can no longer just relax without feeling like I need to be working a hook! But, I am going to have to force myself to take a break because I really think if I keep up this pace I am going to get a stress fracture in my right hand. It kills. I am quite pleased with my progress so far though. Maybe I'll just tuck in all those tails... then I promise I'll stop.

thanks mom

I wanted to write a Thank You post to my mom. She sews all of her granddaughters Easter dresses each year (so far there are three girls) and always does such a wonderful job. We provide her with fabric and decide on a pattern together and she does all the work - how lucky are we?! She loves to sew and I think it is so special that the Little Miss will have a collection of dresses saved up that her Gran made especially for her! We love this tradition!

happy easter

the skirt

I wasn't trying to tease you by not showing a picture of the finished skirt in the post below, I just didn't have one yet! So here it is in case you were curious. All I did was chop the top off of a dress, then added an elastic waistband and the pocket.

Hope you have a Happy Easter weekend!