Top it off with a HAT

Usually every year around September I start wanting to knit and crochet

again. This year has been no exception....

I have started with a lot of new hats!

They really are a lot of fun to make, and

the projects travel well.

I have a few more made, but not photopraphed yet.

Also working on a fabulous knit ruffled poncho for

me!! It will be great, right now it looks crazy though.

It's construction is very different. I can't wait until

I have pictures to show. It is slow knitting so far though,

so it will still be a bit.

I'm Still Here....

Really I am...

What a week, really...

you just wouldn't believe some of it!

Here it is though the finished

Fairy Skirt

I love the added ruffle trim I added to the front panel.

Definitely a fun skirt!

Now to decide if I am keeping or putting in the shop?

So where have I been?....

working working and working, middle school volleyball

oh ya...and my daughter put a pitchfork in her foot, between two toes.

It isn't as bad as it sounds, really...but we are off to the Dr.

today to make sure we are not devloping an infection!

I hope not...she is terrible allergic to most all antibiotics.....

until later....

happy sewing and creating :)

I do have more to show you, it will just be later :( sorry

WINNER...

I am so excited to congratulate

Elizabeth who said:

 I {heart} the patchwork skirt and Josie Lee Meadow Skirt.

 I know you said mention one...but these are too cute!

as the winner of the Little Sister Big Sister Skirts!

I also want to name two other winners of

$10 off a purchase with HipChic Designs

Jen and Jessica

Thankyou all that left such wonderful comments!

Have a great weekend :)

Tackling a New Skirt Design....Creative Process

I want to make a new skirt for me!!

For once I know what I want it to look like....

So here is how I tackle it

Inspiration Please!!

I love love love these fabrics, they are so whimsical and ME!

Sit down with my favorite skirt and pencil, paper, calculator

to do some measuring and figuring.

It will be similar in style to this but different!!

Oh the suspense...I know

Some of you know about my crazy obsession.....

First I cut off all the selvages ....to turn into cool things like...

a sewing chair!

Ok Selvages cut, Measurments Figured.....

it's time for me to get off the computer and get busy!

Don't forget about my giveaway for:

Go here and comment on post to enter

Giveaway Time.......

As you may have noticed...my business has taken a turn into the

Custom Boutique World ( I really try not to drive you nuts with

it) But It is so fun I can't help it!

I want to introduce you to one amazingly talented, and

inspirational and giving woman!

I recently bought my first sponsor ad space with

Gingerlouise Clothing.

Her designs are incredible!! I have bought a

few of Laura's basic patterns and love them.

Laura is a wealth of knowlegde as a designer, blogger, and

                                                business owner.....thanks for everything!!

I have been featured on Gingerlouise Clothing today

and I am doing a givaway...

A GiveAway for This!! Big Sister, Little Sister!

Or a Mommy and Me!

 Mommy and me or Big Sister/Little Sister!

This is a $75 Value!

So ladies to win this Big Sister/Little Sister

 from the Josie Lee...Ruffle into Fall Collection,

all you have to do is:,

~go to my shop, HERE

~ leave a comment on my blog under this post telling me your favorite item in shop

~visit my feature with Gingerlouise Clothing and leave a coment

~AND Post this on your FB PAGE or Blog for a 3rd entry! Be Sure to let us know you did this!

Winner will be picked this Saturday night!

good luck! 

Thanks, have a great day :)

Extra TWIRL

I made an extra twirlly skirt and a super fun tee!

For the tee it is just 1 1/2" ribbon sewn across the front.

(I singe the two cut ends over a flame to keep it from unravelling)

Line it up right where the sleeves meet the body of the skirt.

For the flower....gather about 18" of ribbon and wind it

in the shaped you want, I sew it on a piece of felt cut in a

circle. You could draw lines on the circle to give a guide for

sewing the flower. Sew it on teh shirt and add a button in the

middle of the flower... (sorry no photo's while I did this,

just wasn't thinking) I will post again with photos if I need to.

Have a great day!

Lots of Sewing Going On

A Simple Skirt for fall!

Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles

Big and Little Sister Skirts!

What can I say except WOW!!!!

Have a great day.