I’ve had the pieces for this almost ready to put together for at least 6 months now. Last night I finally decided it was time to finish the applique sewing and put it all together. I have made 5 others so far, and would like to make one or two others to have a nice… Continue reading End of Summer wreath
Author: Melissa
Pinwheels
It seems like just a moment ago I was writing about the first of July. And in the blink of an eye, here’s August. It’s a surreal time. I’ve made some progress on my Quilt of Valor quilt. The center pinwheels section is finished. I created a mock-up of the quilt in my EQ software… Continue reading Pinwheels
Apron supplies shopping trip
We took a little shopping trip to Hobby Lobby Saturday, and found our primary fabrics, rick rack, buttons, and thread for making our aprons. Amy Beth couldn’t decide which fabric she wanted to use for the main apron, so she went ahead and got two (and maybe she’ll end up making two aprons, who knows?).… Continue reading Apron supplies shopping trip
The next sewing project
Simplicity 2980 Apron (View A) has been chosen as our next sewing project. I’ve been talking with my friend, Amy Beth, about sewing off and on over the past several weeks, and she mentioned wanting to make an apron. My mom actually had a couple of patterns that she had purchased some time ago, and… Continue reading The next sewing project
Matching face masks
I decided to go ahead and make some more face masks for myself to wear with my new skirts. I’ve really only been using the same one (with ear loops instead of ties) I made previously, and it doesn’t always coordinate with the colors I’m wearing to church. I currently volunteer to help greet people… Continue reading Matching face masks