What I've Been Up To (Besides 102)

I am realizing that I can only do one hobby at a time.  I have been sewing which means I haven't blogged, read (there are 184 posts in my Google Reader), or scrapbooked ANY.  I don't think I used to be this way.  I have to admit that my ability to multitask isn't as sharp as it used to be.  I mean it's not like I am on death's door or something, it's just that I have to concentrate a little bit more.

So, I have been inspired by Pinterest and I thought it would be fun to show you what I saw and then what I made.  I have decided that Pinterest is just a time sucking covet trap unless one uses it as a tool, so I'm trying to be a better steward.  That said.. .

My friend, Michelle, came up with the idea of the "sewing group" making these shirts.  They are so adorable and I have to admit this is the earliest I have had a tshirt prepared for a holiday.  The Pinterest link:

Source: thecottagehome.blogspot.com via Becky on Pinterest

Michelle gave me the pattern for a pair of pants she was going to make her little girl and I thought I would take that on as well.  So. . . (or sew. . .)

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Then there was this A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E spider shirt:

Source: etsy.com via Becky on Pinterest

and KB has this cute tulle skirt so I had to try and this is what I came up with:

The spider was a bit tedious and so I was NOT going to make one for Little (or Bubba, for that matter).  I did a little search on Pinterest and saw this:

Source: halloween.tipjunkie.com via Melissa on Pinterest

I just realized I don't have a photo of those, but they were quick and easy to make and now the girls have matching shirts.  Bubba's going to get a monster instead.  You'll see photos eventually, I am sure.

Then there's the gift I made today and I'm excited.  I can't remember how long ago it was that someone (my mom or another friend) gave me an clipping from Southern Living which showed a half apron made out of a dish towel and ruffles.  Oooh, after a quick Google search it seems it was July 2010 that it was given to me and here's the photo:

Recently I was on Pinterest and came across a tutorial that spelled it all out for me and I decided to make one for my sister-in-law - she loves to cook.  Pinterest link:

Source: alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com via Becky on Pinterest

Brooke's apron (which I think will look better with real hips behind it - even small hips like Brooke's - and maybe I'll hem the towel up a few inches):

So, there we go.  Now I have to move on to the next thing.  Honey is headed to Vegas next week for a three day conference and the day after he returns I am headed south to see my BROTHER!!! and then spend the weekend in Atlanta with my sister and Mom.  Oh, sorry - SISTER AND MOM!!!!!

I'll check in again real soon.  There are soccer photos I must share and Bubba's first MLB game.  Till then,

"Good night, sleep tight and may your dreams come true.
Here's a wish and a prayer that every dream comes true.
And now till we meet again, adios, au revoir, Auf Wiedersehen. Good Night!"
(Lawrence Welk)