Deck the halls

Can you believe it's almost Christmas? I love when the decorating is done, Christmas CDs playing through the house... it makes me smile! I am thinking maybe we need new, bigger stockings next year, what do you think? These look so tiny to me all of a sudden....

This year we decided to draw names for stocking filling. It's fun, this way I don't know everything that will be opened! I hope all the santas remember who they have!

what a find!

Check out the beautiful vintage tablecloth I found at the McKinney Trade Days last weekend! It does have one stain & a few holes..... which brought the price down & makes me not feel very guilty about cutting it up! Ohhhh I love to make other things with these tableclothes! Aprons, little girls/doll dresses, bags..... I think I'll look at this one a while before I decide what it should become. What do you think?

We went to the flea market all bundled in sweatshirts & jackets on Sunday afternoon & were amazed at how warm it got! By the time we left we were carrying all of our warm clothes and our bundles..... Allyson (still hobbling, bless her heart!) got some Christmas gifts bought & also bought a big bag of kettle corn! Love that stuff...

no more pictures!

Sorry, you won't be seeing pictures of my creations for a while. I am making Christmas gifts! I don't want my secrets & surprises to get out.....

On another note, I had a wonderful visit with Leigh Anne at ASU last weekend, & my parents in AZ. We did some shopping (mostly Christmas! Sorry I can't share that either.... geez, why have a blog at all? Good question...). We also went to see The Secret Life of Bees - a great movie & a wonderful book, I highly recommend both. I must warn you in advance though (& no, I did not warn Leigh Anne but I should have) there are some difficult topics in the movie & some hard scenes to watch. Dakota Fanning did a wonderful job & is growing up before our eyes. Amazing!

Ok, back to my sewing machine I go..... Have a wonderful day

cutest fabrics ever!

What do you think of these fabrics? I just couldn't pass them up! So I made some little zipper bags for the craft show on Saturday (First United Methodist Church of Allen, TX, I'll be there!) I wish I had time to make a ton of these! Ok, back to my sewing room I go...

I told you there would be more! What little girl wouldn't have fun with this one? Makes me wish I had someone young enough to appreciate it. Yes, Allyson rolled her eyes when I showed it to her. Ah, to be 12 again!

playing with scraps

Well here's my latest! Made from leftover pieces of my hipster bag. I think this is the perfect bag for little girls... it's about 9"x5" with a magnetic snap & a little pocket inside. Perfect for her treasures... it was fun to make! There will be more of these!

sorry!

Ok, so Leigh Anne just yelled at me (no she didn't really yell. If you know Leigh Anne, you already know that!) for not posting on my blog lately. I guess my life isn't as exciting as I'd like it to be! I've been sewing a bit lately, but nothing new & exciting. There are some new purses brewing in my imagination.... maybe they'll actually create themselves soon! Meanwhile, here's one of the other designs I've made a few of recently.

I have some other ideas for Christmas presents.... but I'm sure not sharing those here! Heehee I like to think that some of the lucky recipients might possibly read this (heck I know Leigh Anne checks here frequently! Hi Sweetie!).

Until next time...