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Denim Jacket Success: From Frustration to Comfort
12/26/2023 Hello Friends - Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. We were able to spend Christmas eve with mom, playing games and of course eating. Then on Christmas day we enjoyed hosting our children and our first grandchild. Yesterday was a wonderful day filled with a lot of laughter and memories. The Jordan Jacket is… Continue reading Denim Jacket Success: From Frustration to Comfort
Jordan Jacket
Do you have a pattern that you love but have not cut it out due to being "too hard"? You are not the only one. I have finally decided to pull out this jacket.
Fall Barn Quilt
November 4, 2023 Happy Saturday - In Florida, we do not have a vibrant fall season. So, when we traveled to the mountains in October, I just love seeing the old barns and the trees filled with the vibrant colors. The barns with the rustic look and quilt squares are so beautiful. It is believed… Continue reading Fall Barn Quilt
Ruffled Panties
We are starting a fun project and a first for me. As you know, I am now a proud "GiGi". We are going to make ruffle panties to wear. Since we are in the "Fall", the colors are going to reflect the season. If only the Florida weather would cooperate, with fall temperatures. The pattern… Continue reading Ruffled Panties
Barn Quilt Part 2
August 13, 2023 Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. We have a very busy two weeks. Last, Sunday we welcomed our first grandchild which is so exciting. We are entering in a new stage of our lives, and we are so grateful to live close to enjoy it. At this point in the quilt,… Continue reading Barn Quilt Part 2
Barn Star Quilt
Happy Saturday - I apologize that I have been out of pocket for the last several months. The summer months have just been so busy. It is amazing how fast the summer went and that we are knocking at the door for August. My current project is the Barn Star Quilt-A Soldiers Star. The fabric… Continue reading Barn Star Quilt
Baby Bear – Simplicity 8625
We are expecting a granddaughter in August, and we are so excited. This of course gives me another excuse to sew not that I needed one. This is going to be a new project for me because the bear will be in minky fleece. I have worked once using this fabric, but it was a… Continue reading Baby Bear – Simplicity 8625
Easter Dress – McCall’s M7349 – Knit
Happy Saturday! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this Easter Weekend. We will be enjoying Easter with our entire family at my mom's. It will be loud, crazy, too much food but not boring. The fabric is knit was found in the bargain bin at the Sewing Studio, Maitland, FL.… Continue reading Easter Dress – McCall’s M7349 – Knit
McCall’s Skirt 6326 – Vintage Pattern
Happy Saturday! Well, the skirt is now done, I have mixed feelings about the results. The fabric kept leaving a blue dye on my hands even after washing the fabric twice. Next time, the fabric will be washed multiple times before sewing. Here are the things that did not go as expected. I used all-purpose… Continue reading McCall’s Skirt 6326 – Vintage Pattern