Fun Fabric Stuff

Here is a fun blog by Jessica Wilson - scrumdilly-do Lots of  kid crafts.  More websites worth a look-  http://sewing.org   
http://sewtawdry.blogspot.com
Fiskars has some great projects to try.
An adorable ruffle necktie tee tutorial from McKell's Closet

Jerri McKee and Moonlight Design

     This week has been really exciting what with a 5.9 earthquake and now Hurricane Irene headed towards us.  I was really excited to be able to attend a trunk show by Jerri McKee of  Moonlight Design Quilts .  She makes beautiful pieced and quilted jackets on top of sweatshirts.  She sells instructions and kits.  I forgot my checkbook, but picked up lots of inspiration. 

This and That

As my kids get older, I thought I might actually find it easier to sew.  Not the case.  I think it must be my mindset, because I find myself playing short-order cook all afternoon.  I love my kids and want to spend time with them!  This time every year though, I start feeling really anxious because I haven't sewn anything for weeks!  I am driven to create and when I can't, it is very frustrating.  School starts back in 2 weeks and shortly after, my sewing classes will start too.  I'm looking forward to this new beginning.  In some ways, the beginning of school each fall feels like January 1st to me.  A time to reset intentions and goals.  A time to clear out deadwood and get back to (or closer to) what I really want to be doing.  Starting in 2 weeks, I'll get to sew again for a few hours each day.  The rest of my day will be spent enjoying my kids, helping with homework, driving kids places, housework, cooking and dish washing etc.   How do you fit sewing into your life?

Fun Fabric Stuff

I definitely could use a WonderWoman Apron from Bethany Sew & Sew .  I love the idea of being a superhero while doing the dishes and making dinner!

Looking ahead to Halloween (like my kids are always doing) - check out these beautiful calaveras .  All hand embroidered- WOW!

And I just thought these pajama eaters are adorable.  There is a tutorial and everything over at Sew Fearless. 

September is National Sewing Month!

What better way to celebrate than by showing your love of sewing?!  Sewing and Craft Alliance is sponsoring a contest and accepting entries Aug.10-Sept.30, 2011.  The theme for this year is "Sew for the love of it!", so your entry has to have a heart on it.  It is really that easy!  I'm planning on entering something.