Hello Again

Over a month since I last posted...evidence of our busy life lately, but I have found time to sew a bit...

May You Bloom & Grow

My talented sister-in-law asked me to make some bloomers for her newborn photo shoots. She took some excellent photos of Kahea when he was 2 weeks old.  She recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and sent me a photo of her in one of the bloomers.  I used a pdf pattern from Little Lizard King.

She's Crafty
Now and then when I see a fast, easy hair thingy tutorial, I'll try...

felt flowers (tute here)

using thin fabric, doubled up

Sewing Inspiration

I've been looking through Cal Patch's Design-It-Yourself Clothes pattern-making book and have been inspired by the following tops, dresses, and skirts to design and sew something(s) that combines the following characteristics: (no particular reason why the tie-dyed one is featured)

1. Simplicity 2147, 2. Me Made June - Day 5, 3. Retro print top, 4. New top with Peter Pan collar, 5. Men's shirt refashion, 6. pleated blue shirt, 7. handmade striped tunic, 8. Tabatha's Sew U Boatneck Tshirt, 9. Traveler Dress, 10. market skirt, 11. Bubble sleeve top - front, 12. i made this shirt..., 13. with belt14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available

It's a Cruel, Cruel Summer

The summer has flown by.  My oldest, Keira, started kindergarten last week.  So proud of her "I love it!" attitude.  She teaches me things.

Kahea 3 months, w/ auburn looking hair

Our favorite hangout, a nearby yogurt place, when Kahea was a couple
weeks old

bookworms @ Barnes and Noble

with their Hawaii-transplant Grandpa on the South Towne train

my sassy but sweet Kalei

Kai's 4th birthday

Kahea, now 3 months old

Life's not too bad : )