Sadie can crawl! … [Read more...]
June 2, 2009 By 4 Comments
Tada. An outfit I made a few days ago...that shirt was so frustrating. Never sew gathers with linen. ARRRH. I wanted to call my mom to help me, but it was like 10:30 at night. Another reason not to start a pattern at 8:30 at night. Oh well. The shorts were of course super easy so that made me feel better. I used the Simplicity pattern 4203 for the … [Read more...]
Let’s get to know Rory….
May 31, 2009 By 15 Comments
Black is me. Blue is Rory. Pink is Sadie.Jess: What is your full name?Rory: Rory Thomas Christian (said in a "duh" sort of tone)Jess: and how long have we been married?Rory: pfft good luck getting that outta me...uh almost six years?Jess: Good job. What's your dream car?Rory: DREam dream car? Probably a '69 Camaro. Jess: What color?Rory: I don't … [Read more...]
and the winner is….
May 31, 2009 By 2 Comments
Thanks to the four of you who entered the giveaway drawing! Made for good chances... :) Thanks to my lovely assistant Rory, who took time out of his busy schedule of watching the TV to help. Drum roll please...And the winner is... yay for Courtenay!! Courtenay said "okay I sort of want to wait to 'enter' for the contest, because who ever gets … [Read more...]
sewing withdrawals
May 30, 2009 By 5 Comments
Ahhhhh. My sewing withdrawal is gone. How was I able to sew without a machine, you ask? My BFF Cassy graciously let me borrow hers! (Thank you Thank you!) I was able to finish up a few projects that had been on hold, and do some work for the shop. First off, my mens shirt into a dress...success! Although I have no idea if it fits her...she's … [Read more...]
Giveaway!
May 29, 2009 By 5 Comments
So...I made this paper and ribbon bunting/banner the other day, before ye ol' sewing machine broke, and decided to make an extra to give away to somebody!Could be you! Do you feel lucky? PunK!haha. just kidding.So, just leave me a comment on this posting for a chance to win this (oh so cute) banner proclaiming the season! (that is ALMOST here) And … [Read more...]
Funeral march
May 29, 2009 By 4 Comments
Sad day...last night while I was trying to finish up a cute men's shirt into dress transformation, my sewing machine died. I was distraught, and tried all the tricks to fix it. Alas, it needs a tune up. (so, a temporary death) And a trip to San Jose...since there are no sewing machine repair shops down here in Gilroy. Are you kidding me? Does no … [Read more...]
early in the morning…
May 28, 2009 By 4 Comments
Sadie has been getting a bit...stuck lately. You saw the secretary desk incident. She's had run-ins recently with her car seat, doors, walls, fireplaces, toys, you name it. She's working on the forward-motion crawling, and is getting better, but she still reverts back to her backward mode of transportation, the belly scoot. She's quite good at … [Read more...]
picnik and dada
May 27, 2009 By 4 Comments
I heart this picnik site. Too much fun! Today Sadie kept herself busy while Mom cleaned up around the house by emptying her toy basket. What a funny little girl! She thinks she is, she is always laughing to herself, it's so cute.I had crafting ADD today.During her morning nap I started making curtains for her room, then switched to making curtains … [Read more...]
Memorial day
May 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
Happy Memorial Day! I am wiped. Our day started out at the Gilroy parade, which started late, but lasted a lo-ong time! Who knew that small towns had so many cars? There were a ton of old cars and tractors! Lots and lots of tractors. It was odd, but whatever. At first the day was cloudy and chilly, but warmed up pretty quick.Rory, you just had to, … [Read more...]