I won a Giveaway!!!

I am super late in posting about this, but it happened while we were on vacation in DC. I actually won a GIVEAWAY!! Can you believe it?
It was a fantastic giveaway too!! Jessica Levitt over at Juicy Bits gave me the cutest fabric pictured below. AND can I just state for the record that she has the BEST business cards I've ever seen?! They are cardstock, but she has stiched them onto not one, but TWO pieces of fabric with PINK thread. They are to die for! Anyway, I've got a couple of things that I'm mulling over to do do with the fabric. She was super sweet and in the giveaway asked the contestants what their favorite colors were, then she sent me fabric with the colors that I had stated. I'm so happy. So, head on over to her blog and get inspired. The Monster Party she threw for her daughter's 4th birthday is fantastic. I've got a 2 year old's birthday in January and I'm thinking I may copy some of her ideas : )

Finally, a Refashion

After months of wanting to get this done I finally got around to making the pajama pants from a sheet that been sitting in my linen closet for years. I don't know how old the sheet actually is (it was a hand-me-down from my mom), but I thought the little pink detail was super cute and I loved that I didn't have to hem the leg because I just used the blue top of the sheet as the bottom "cuff" of the leg. I've never done elastic in a waist before and that was a PAIN in my behind! If anyone has any suggestions I would gladly take them. I used Simplicity pattern 3573. I made them quite a bit shorter than the pattern because I don't want to be tripping over them on the stairs. I'm really happy with my first refashion. I have enough of the sheet to make a matching top, but I don't like the top on the pattern that I have, so I've got to come up with something else.

Great Giveaway on Another Blog

There's another blog that I read all the time called Splendid Things. She always has great craft things (I LOVE the cabinet door screen she made) and she is having a giveaway this week. It's not something she made, but it's still something pretty darn great. So, head on over and check it out.

Bookmarks for Bookmark Swap

I completed my bookmarks for the bookmark swap I signed for with Ibbybee. I am really happy with how they turned out and I hope the girl that receives them likes them too.

I embroidered red flowers on denim fabric for this one and I think it's really cute.

I made this one with three different blue and white fabrics. One of the fabrics had a yellow stripe and that's why I used the yellow thread.

I made this one with cardstock and I inked the edges. I glued the top of the smaller piece to the larger piece so that you can mark the page that you want. It's got a coordinating big green dot sticker. I think it's pretty cute too.

Threadbanger

I've just recently discovered Threadbanger and OH MY WORD!! They have some of the coolest ideas I've ever seen. I can't wait to make the embellished summer tank and if I can find enough old ratty t-shirts then I'm definitely making the t-shirt picnic blanket/backpack. I love the episodes that they have. It rocks.

Wardrobe Refashion

I just sent off an email to sign up for 2 Months of the Wardrobe Refashion Challenge. I'm super excited about this. I read the posts that current members put up all the time and I love what they're doing so I can't wait to be a part of it. Check it out here.

McCall's Sewing Book 1968

My mom gave me an old book of her's that I am just loving. It is McCall's Sewing Book from 1968. One of the sections that I found particularly amusing is Wardrobe Needs Section.
At Home: The homemaker often makes the big mistake of thinking she does not have to look her best when doing her daily chores. Actually, ill fitting clothes lower her morale and make her less able to cope with everyday trials. This doesn't mean she has to dress up, but it does mean that she should look neat and trim. (Obviously this person has never chased 3 boys around a house all day.) If you look well and feel comfortable in slacks or shorts, wear them when working in the home. But be sure you look well in them and that they fit properly. A simple shirtwaist or wrap-around with flared or pleated skirt will often present a much more attractive appearance and be just as comfortable as pants. For evenings at home a simple dress is always in good taste. But dress up a little if you wish. It adds a touch of gaiety or elegance to a family gathering. However, the degree of dressing-up depends on your situation. Fancy pants or long skirts may look ludicrous in one place, marvelous in another.
For Shopping: By this, we mean shopping in a city dipartment store. Slacks and shorts are taboo. Again, simple dresses and suits are best. A comfortable topcoat which can be worn over suit or dress is most useful. (I wonder what they'd say about shopping at Target?)