Old Post from Thanksgiving 2009

My good friend participated in a Women's Half-Marathon for the Thanksgiving break 2009. My she-ro doing it at 21+ yearssss old!! :^)---so want to have her energy when I grow up!!--HeeHee

Her daughter requested an outfit to cheer her Mommy on.

I was told that Miss Amari was the best cheerleader there!! Go Mommy, Go!!

Playin' Catch-Up---February 2010

Wow!! This was a busy month for our family! With the Blizzard of 2010, we celebrated our son's 6th birthday. His favorite character from the show Word World is Chef Pig. So, I made him and his brothers chef hats with aprons to bake cupcakes for his birthday.

Here is the birthday boy in having a ball!!

They were way excited. So much so, that we did not get to the actual baking. :^)

Instead, our sons performed the Chef Pig episodes with make-believe ingredients. It was great!!! No washing dishes after their performances. Worked for me!! :^)

Hello 2010!!!

Happy New Year......2010!!

Last year 2009 ended on a high-note for me!!
---- Completed home dec project (2 rooms); used decorative stitching as a finish to roman shades
---- Finished draperies & accent pillows for my hubby's 'Man Cave'

---- Gave away excess fabric that I've had for over 2 years. Found a wonderful program in Washington DC teaching youth basic sewing and design skills.
---- Found extra fabric to add volume to our living room draperies. (Background: original purchase made 3 years ago. Sourcing tip: if it is a chain, try the other locations before giving in!!)
---- Made a fabulous cocktail dress using Simplicity #
---- Finished 1 pair of jammy pants for my little soon to be big fellas (McCalls #)
---- Made fabulous Vogue # men's vest 'blind' (Background: ended up being too small for my dear hubby. Lesson learned-----ALWAYS measure your subject against the PATTERN.)
---- Used leftover 'scraps' for my 2009 Holiday ornament

Looking forward to 2010.....

---- make vest and pants to fit dear hubby :^)
---- finish altering dining room draperies
---- finish reorganizing sewing room
---- complete all cut and un-assembled projects (current count---9)
---- coordinate/host a community service sewing project
---- maintain monthly blog posting!!

I pray your holidays were filled with great joy and happiness. May your 2010 bring God's blessings and peace to you and your families.