These two things really don't go together, but I'm too lazy to post twice. Thursday night was a fun girl's night out. We went to dinner at La Madeleine and then to the Botanical Gardens to watch Shakespeare in the park. Honestly, I didn't even try to follow the play. Shakespeare confuses me to start with, and this one was set in space...totally lost. But, it was fun getting out and doing something different, and the girls had me laughing so it was a good night. A big thanks to Jenn for going back with me once everything was over to hunt in the grass for my phone. Luckily, we found it! And, thanks to Shannon, for coming up with the fun idea.
Now, Cristie, this is for you: these are my end of the year teacher gifts. One of Scarlett's teachers has a little girl who is also three, so the outfit is for her. A BIG shout out to my mom who saved the day as always. I am really intimidated by my new machine but have big goals, so of course, I bit off more than I could chew. I drew, cut out, and ironed on the appliques, but she sewed them on. I only sewed on the background fabric and I took pictures from far enough away that you can't see my crooked lines. But, I must say that once they were finished I decided I may try to do something totally on my own for Scarlett. It wasn't really that hard, but I didn't want to mess up something that was a gift, and the satin stitch seemed a bit tricky...we'll see.
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Fun times! Don't you just love GNO? The bags and outfit look great! I wish I had the courage to do something like that. The cuter something looks the more it intimidates me.
I dusted again..you know what THAT means.
Wow! on the teacher gifts - I know I always loved the handmade gifts my kiddos/parents would bring me. I have a sewing machine (purchased before Bella was born!), but haven't used it yet. I'm soooo intimidated by it & also I'm waiting on lessons from my MIL. So kudos to you, the gifts look very sweet.
Go Jill!!! They look great! I don't even do the satin stitch on mine because it never looks perfect and bugs me - good for you!! I just straight stitch 1/8 inch inside the edge, wash and let it fray a bit, trim the wispies. Looks more "distressed" and you can't mess it up - right up my alley!
Meaning to write you about the coffe mugs. I could do them for you if you send me pictures and then send you the hard copy (jpeg) to upload to wherever you have your photos printed. Seriously it would only take me a few minutes and I wouldn't mind.
Cristie
Glad I could help. You had the cute ideas. With practice, you will be turning out "originals by Jill" in no time!!
It was a fun night and I'm so glad you found your phone.
Good for you trying something new. I know more fab creations will be coming from your place in no time.
Inspire me, please...
Slacker friend,
L
The gifts turned out so cute...and it was a great girls night too! Good work...keep up the crafting.
Um...I'm impressed to say the least. I would even DREAM of taking on a sewing task like that. I've told you about my hot pink plastic mini-sewing machine that I still haven't even taken out of the box, right?? :)
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