Vintage Pattern /Fabric

Vintage patterns I found on Ebay
[there were 4 more in this lot,but
my photo didn't show up, will post later]



Crepe  fabric

  This is what happens , when Judy is home -- sick with a virus...she  visits Ebay.lol

Last week, I had a looooooooooooog lasting virus..  I just didn't feel like doing
anything. So, I foud myself reading my favorite blogs, finding new blogs and
then roaming around ebay..  I found this adorable lot of vintage patterns.
I bidded on them, but didn't really expect to win them.. I put the amount
that I was willing to pay and {intended} to walk away. Keep in mind,
that darn virus was making me  do things,ha.. Someone was just a
raising the bids up.. Now....... I just couldn't let that happen, I had been
on that sight admiring these patterns too long!!!!!
 Well.............They came home to me... And I love them..

ps.. The orangey/apricot crepe fabric was  on sale, and I couldn't resist it.

Happy Fathers Day to all you dad's out there.. I hope
that you all got to spend a good day with your dads.

 I would like to say  I am so blessed with a wonderful husband
who has always been a great dad to our 2 children. And now
am blessed with a grown son who is a fantastic father to his
3 kids..

 My daddy is now in Heaven with our heavenly Father. Even
though I miss him terribly, I know he is in a wonderful place.
And I would like to say to him, " Daddy, I miss you.. Happy
Fathers Day, and thankyou for being  my daddy!"

Pincushion Swap 2012
I  recieved my pincushion from Theresa at:

                                          [Sew Sister] http://eastgatehill.blogspot.com/
 Please check out her blog. She does some really pretty stuff.  I
just love my new pincushion, The fabric is from Japan, and the pincushion
traveled all the way from New Zealand  to me.. I feel so special and honored.
Thankyou Theresa. I also got spoiled with  all these extra goodies.. Lots of
pins and a special hand written note.. I will always treasure this !!!

Judy's Making Beach Dresses

Callie Noelle-- 11 yr old grandaughter



Emily Morgan & Callie Noelle [13 yrs old and 11yrs old]




Callie, Emily & Chandler
wonder what mischief ,they are fixing to get into?




The three Beach Kids
Aren't they pretty?




Destin, Florida--- Vaccation 2012
What fun they had..

Cindy [my daughter] and her family went to Destin ,Florida
on vaccation. She called me awhile back and ask me to make
them some beach dresses. She didn't want to do white, since
we did white last year.
.http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6755312589615767449#editor/target=post;postID=2035450964376293643
 These were really simple dresses. Emily's was a peachy/orange cotton with a white
bodice. I embroidered aqua blue flowers on it.
 Callie's was a peach gingham check with a white bodice. I appliqued a sandpail
and crab on it. Chandler [their step brother] wore an aqua blue polo shirt.
 Now ..didn't these 3 Beach Kids enjoy their  beach fun!!!!

pincushion swap

Pincushion Swap

What fun I have had..
 Rachel  at http://houseofpinheiro.blogspot.com/2012/05/pincushion-swap-q.html
 and
  Charolette at  http://charlottesewfarsewgood.blogspot.com/
 hosted a  pincushion swap.  They have alot of tutorials
on making pincushions, needle cases and  scissor holders.
Check them out.. So fun !!

I was given a  lady in  New Zealand's name. This is the pincushion
 I made for her ..It was my first ever pin cushion..Hope she
likes it. She blogs at Sew Sister. Check her blog out.
http://eastgatehill.blogspot.com/http://eastgatehill.blogspot.com/

Butterick 4461

Blue Linen A-line skirt

Thankyou Mary Christmas for filling in for me..
She is so nice!!!! She never complains about
being photographed.. I have worn this skirt
several times.. just forgot to photograph..

Pattern- Butterick 4461
Fabric- Joann Fabric- Blue Linen 11/2 yds
Simple aline skirt with back zipper.
This is a very easy to make and wear skirt.
 I made it to wear with the New Look blouse,
I just recently made.http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6755312589615767449#editor/target=post;postID=4953707801850879199

New Look 6104

New Look 6104
Fabric- 2 yds--[from my stash? not sure where it came from..does that tell
you, I have too much fabric?ha]
Pattern- super easy..Will definitely make again.

Notes: I added a facing to this ,instead of bias binding. The fabric has bits
of yellow in it, thus the yellow buttons, Sorry the photo didnt show this
clearly.
My friend, Cathe..bought this pattern , about the same time as I did..[Neither
of us ,knew the other had it,ha]. Check hers out.. It is beautiful !! She made it
out of the most beautiful Liberty Lawn.
.http://amaryllislog.wordpress.com/2012/04/

 I also made a blue linen skirt to go with this blouse.. I didn't get a photo
of it...so it will post later..
 Happy sewing to each of you.

Emily's Black Band Recital Skirt

Emily [my 13 yr old grandaughter] had to have a black skirt/white shirt
for her band recital.  She had outgrown hers...so Maw came to the rescue.
 I made her this skirt from  my "sewing for children" book. It is the anja
skirt pattern. I have made it 3 times for her, as it really works well. 
http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6755312589615767449#editor/target=post;postID=2014544993587376617
I could not  just do plain ole black..So, I cheated and added the white/black
print fabric for the bottom tier of the skirt.

                               Happy Mother's Day to all you sweet Mama's!!!!

First, I would like to say, I am sooooo blessed to have my mama. She is 82 yrs
old. And she has always been a very wonderful friend and  Mama.. When I think
of all the wonderful lessons learned from my mama. I feel so blessed.

Remember the lessons:
1- Don't hold your funny face that way...it may grow that way?
2- Don't eat watermelon seed...if you do ,it will grow a watermelon in your
belly.
3- Don't eat fish and drink milk, it will kill you??
4- Always change your drawers / panties [for you UK ladies ..it would be
trousers,ha] before leaving the house...in case your in a wreck?
5- Go to bed on Christmas eve night.. and  Don't open your eyes, go
to sleep. If you do, Santa claus will  see you peeping and put pepper
in your eyes?
6-When you fixing to get a spanking... "This hurts me worse than you".,
and I am thinking... I bet!!! [but of course..you didnt dare say it out loud.]
6- Don't talk about any one.. Jesus hears you and you will make Him cry.
[I think this was a fantastic lesson..never hurt anyone!!]


 Second, I would  like to say I am so proud to be the mother of  a wonderful
mother. My daughter.. She has 2 girls, and is a fantastic mother.

 How wonderful to have a mom who not only loves us, but takes the time to
teach us ...to be moms ourselves.
  HAVE    A  GREAT  DAY!!!

Wrap Dresses---

Blue /Black Check wrap dress

 I just love this dress.I love the way , it buttons down
the side. And look how cute that pocket is..

Olivia Walton's Wrap dress with Scalloped Collar
  I  fell in love with wrap dresses, when I watched the Walton's
 tv show.. Olivia was so well dressed, and each of her house
dresses, were so  flattering. She has several different wrap
dresses on the show.

I am working on a  wrap dress now. The sweet  Eva Girl,
http://theopulentpoppy.blogspot.com/search/label/daily%20dress
has offered some advice on  tweaking this pattern.  All of the
modern wrap dress patterns are too low cut. So, I am trying to
work on a modest neckline, with a new pattern. Hope
 to have photos to show soon.

Pajama Party..

What fun this PJ party has been.. I am looking forward to seeing everyone's
cute and comfy pj's.
And  also, the  fun photos , they are doing with them..  But  Girls........... I
 am too old  to do my pillow fight photos,[I might stand on the bed, and
never get back up,hahaha] So.. you just get  the plain ole photo of my
 new comfy pj's.


Be sure to check out Karen's blog, And see her pj's.Thankyou Karen,
for  doing this sewalong.

 http://didyoumakethat.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/pyjama-party-sewalong/

  I love the baby soft seersucker fabric  that these are made from, I found
the fabric at the flea market. And I have a RTW tshirt that is soft as silk
to wear with them..




What am I reading?
 I love to read.. At the moment I am reading one of
Nicolas Sparks Novels..."A walk to Remember".
I also  read my sewing books, and glace through
sewing magazines, before falling off to sleep at night..
 What better dreams than.... sewing !!

Pajama Party...Sew along

Check it out here

http://didyoumakethat.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/pyjama-party-sewalong/

Karen is hosting a pajama sew along.. What great fun. Check it out ..



My pj bottoms are all really worn and need to be replaced.
I bought this  pattern at JoAnn's 99 cent sale, quiet a long
while back.. But it sit in my stash.. Just waiting for the
right time.. Well.. nothing better than a  pj party.
 I will be making  mine from this yellow seersucker fabric,
that I got  ,while out thrifting..

Rules:
 Make your own pj bottoms, either from the pattern
that Karen suggest,,Simplicty 2721,  or use one of your own..
Or do as Rachel  has done
http://houseofpinheiro.blogspot.com/,
and use an old pair , as a pattern.

Once you have them made, you may post them on 4/29/11.
Note...Karen says..you don't  have to post a photo of
your self in the pj's [if you don't want to].. YEA!!!  You
can just post a photo of a  folded up pair of  "new pj's".





                                                           HAPPY  SEWING!

Liebster Blog Award... Thankyou

Thankyou Charlotte,http://charlottesewfarsewgood.blogspot.com/ for nominating
 me for the Liebster Blog  Award. I am so honored. Please go and check out 
Charlotte's blog.. She is so talented and well rounded. You will love seeing
the many things she blogs about...sewing, crafting, reading,  gardening, her
wonderful family and much more.

The object of this award is to  thank the person who sent it to you, and choose
5 more blogs , that you enjoy, and send the blog award to them. This is very
hard for me, because I have so many favorites. 

1-http://kjvjames117agg.blogspot.com/- [All Good Gifts]
 I love  Laura's blog. It is so pretty and she is such a nice lady.. I love to read
her blog. I follow her ,through her many  adventures with her lovely family..

2- http://amaryllislog.blogspot.com/- My good friend 's blog.. you must go
and check out this beautiful and talented lady's blog. she is an amazing
sewer and such a talented  photographer. Such a beautiful blog.

3-http://vintagegirl68.blogspot.com/ - I follow Gina's blog. She inspires me
with her beautiful sewing projects.. I love the way, she always gives the
pattern source she uses.. [However, she keeps me running to Ebay and
Etsy..looking for the patterns she used.ha]

4-http://lilycansew.blogspot.com/  This is a new blog, I just found. But I
really enjoy it. She is a new sewer, and makes many things for her adorable
daughter. I love to see new sewers..  She does an excellent job.

5-http://sewsewstudio.blogspot.com/- I  love this blog. She is such a sweet
nice lady.. She sews really well.. And I love her many ideas. She shares
her many things  she makes. She also, inspires me.

 Rules:
If you were chosen, please use the Leibster Award picture on your
blog.
Thank the person, who nominated you for this award, and link back
to them.
Then  comes the hard part......... Select 5 blogs that you  would like
to nominate for the award. And link to them..The aim is to choose,
five blogs with less than 200 followers.

 Thankyou Charlotte for the nomination. I appreciate it so much.