Coming This Spring

Long or short pants with suspenders for the boys.  I have enjoyed testing the pattern using plaid suiting fabric that I found on sale.  Perfect for the boy who can't be still!

Michie'

2014 Fall Inspiration Board

Michie'

Choosing Ribbon For A Dress

When choosing contrasting ribbon for a project, I like to lay out my options.  Each of the 4 colors match well, but I wanted something that stood out and didn't get lost with the busy print.  Because blue and green are not the main colors in the fabric they were the top picks.  I chose the green because it seemed to stand out more and I think it is a little unexpected.  

A pretty pink button for the center of the bow added some fun.

Michie'

Sewing In Snaches

A rainy day gave me a little time for a bit of sewing.  Since I mainly sew in snatches these days, I chose to finish up a few things.  A dress was hemmed, elastic was added to a little pair of plaid dress pants, and fabric was sorted for the next project.  Life is busy and constantly changing, so don't be discouraged by lack of time.  Just do the best you can to carve out time to be creative.

Michie'

Fall Bishop

 

 

Deep Fall colors gave this bishop style dress a rich look. Choosing the floss colors was a bit of a challenge and after several false starts I remembered to follow my own advise and "take it outside." Natural light will show the true colors so that I could finally make a decision and stick to it! I wish that I had the smocking design to share, but I was feeling pretty free spirited at the time .... and just smocked.

Michie'

Embroidered Onesies

  
Baby Stitches 
 
1. White onesies
2. DMC embroidery floss

3. Hand sewing needle

4. Scissors
5. "Heirloom Embroidery Book"

Instructions:  Pick out a design from the book.  Refer to desired embroidery stitches.  Add sweet stitching to a onesie in just a few minutes.  :)

*  I enjoy making these for our local pregnancy center.

Michie'