A little embroidery and practicing my applique

I bought a book a while ago that had applique patterns of large breed dogs. I've been wanting to try machine applique for so long. I'm not sure why I always hesitate but I think that it's partly because it looked difficult to go around corners and get into small spaces. Anyway, I finally yanked out the book and traced a pattern for a simple embroidered dish towel.


Very nice and my daughter loved it. Now on to the machine applique. I prepared a piece for practice. I cut a crazy shape that would let me try different angles and curves. Once I figured out which presser foot I felt comfortable with and worked out all the other little issues I found that I really like doing and that it was pretty simple. Just takes a little practice. You really need to slow down on your sewing speed too. I have two completed projects to show next time I post...maybe more. I can't seem to stop. :)

Baby N models her new outfit

She looks ready for a day out on the town!

New Fleece Coat

I was browsing through Joann's a few weeks ago and stumbled across this pattern.

It's a diystyle pattern by McCall's...MP259. You can basically interchange any of the elements you want. If like the neckline of one and the sleeve of another, no problem. It's all just mix and match. I liked it and decided to make one for myself. It's nearly done. I need to chop about 3 inches from the bottom, hem it and add a couple of snaps. I'm not sure what possessed me to pick the sleeves I did but I'll have to live with them now.


My goal is to finish it in time for spring.
Here's Miss L with her favorite piece of Patriot's football fleece.

What knitting and crafting is all about

It doesn't get much better than seeing something you've made being worn so beautifully.

It doesn't get much cuter than that either!

BOM VIII

BOM VIII arrived and was promptly pieced together. It was designed by Bonnie Olaveson.

I couldn't be happier with my 1/4 inch presser foot! Time to redo BOM II.

She should have a name

She should have a name with all the personality she has but I can't think of a good one. In my last post I mentioned that I picked up quite a few free project sheets at my local Joann's. One was for this very cute "monster".

I had quite a bit of fleece left over from
this project so I decided to make one. I think she'll accompany the jacket set when that goes. Any ideas on a name?

Butterick 5092...Vintage?

I bought this Butterick baby fleece pattern a few years ago. I just did a search and found it listed under vintage patterns. Geez. It didn't seem like that long ago. Anyhoo, I did make the jacket and hat once and really liked the pattern. Joann's had a huge fleece sale a few weeks ago and you know how that goes. I bought the cutest pink and white dog fleece fabric and a coordinating white with black paw print. I thought I'd make this pattern again but with matching pants and scarf this time.


You can't really see the buttons too good but they are paw print buttons. They really make the jacket.


I have quite a lot of fleece left over. I picked up a cute free pattern at Joann's for a Funny Fleece Doll. I think I'll make one to go with this outfit.