New Mom blog

I was just informed about Moms in a blog by
My Trendy Tykes.

Looks like it could be a good resource for us Moms!

Yard Sale find & a Threadbangers video

My yard sale fabric find, $1 for about a bolt. It's going to be curtains for the front room/dinning room.



Cool Fashion show followed by a stippled t-shirt project done with the darning foot. This I could do, I love free motion, sew relaxing!!!

Janome partners with ThreadBanger

The DIY Scoop Janome has partnered with the awesomely cool ThreadBanger.com. I watched one of their videos & subscribed to their podcast. I am hooked! Of course I am still out of my sewing studio. I figure I have a week left of stuff in my spring cleaning downstairs, then I move up!

Of course my sister called & got me out the door before The Prince even left for school to hit a couple yard sales. I am always on the look out for sewing & crafting junk when I go & I found it today!!! Two complete purse projects for $2, fabric, pattern, thread (Mettler even) & the velcro for $1 each! SCORE.

Progress on the "Belle Elysse"

I picked up some cotton fabric for the Belle Elysse dress. So far I have cut out the material & started sewing the bodice & sleeves. The only reason I stopped is because the step I'm on required ironing for the elastic casings before sewing them, so I am on hold until I can get to the iron (it's upstairs in what will be the sewing room).

There are some adorable pics on the page of dresses that have been made by customers. It never ceases to amaze me the impact of fabric choice!!!

Michael Miller Fabrics

Making it Fun Michael Miller Fabrics Blog by Kathy Miller.

Knitmare on Elm street and Goth Baby are a couple of my favorite Michael Miller fabric collections.

My old favorite is the Eiffel Tower collection, but it's still a favorite!!!

I just had to have it!

My first You Can Make This purchase is the Belle Elysse Tiered Dress. I am hoping I have the 1 1/2 yards up in the storage room to give it a try, then maybe I'll forge out & buy some really fantastic fabric & make more!

My next project

Finally I have tied up some of my loose project ends & will be starting a new project! Woohoo!!! I picked up the fabric this weekend & it will be a cover for my new stand mixer, and hopefully a couple of matching hanging towels.

I am starting to browse for some summer sewing for the kiddos, PJs and of course some dresses for the Princess! Not sure if I have any patterns in mind I'm hoping to find inspiration in the fabric!