Beginning Sewing

Last month, we had a weekend that wasn't overscheduled. I pulled out my sewing machine to do some mending and to make some pillow covers. The girls were fascinated by what I was doing and wanted to participate. So I helped them make their own pillows. While we were searching for fabric, they were having trouble deciding, and I mentioned that we could make skirts, too. "You can sew SKIRTS?" Well, the challenge was on, and here are photos of the end products. We all had fun.

 

Looky looky!

Look what came in the mail yesterday. Karen at Pins and Needles did a fabulous job finishing my pumpkin sampler (and photographing it). Isn't it gorgeous? Thank you, Karen!

Versatile Tree

Here's my latest swap card. I wouldn't have guessed that Branch Out would be my "go to" stamp set. It is, however, quite versatile. I love this tree. Now I just need to make a summer one to go with the set. All products are Stampin' Up.

 

In Color Fall tree: Blackberry, Moss, Lagoon, Honey, Tangerine, and Rose Red

 

Spring Tree: Rose Red, Close to Cocoa, and Wild Wasabi

 

Winter Tree: Bordering Blue, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, White

Seeing Stars

Here's my latest card for the swap. The theme was "holidays", and my card is suitable for either New Year's or Independence Day.

All products Stampin' Up. Seeing Stars stamps and punch. More Mustard, Night of Navy, and Real Red ink and paper. Gold embossing powder. The "celebrate" comes from a retired birthday word set.

I've been remiss in posting my squares from the summer Fair and Square patriotic swap. Here are the squares I received from Linda.

And here is the Quaker heart I sent Linda.

I hope your September is off to a good start.

HB!

Two of the reasons why August is always so hectic. Hard to believe that they are 6 already!

A Chihuly pose at the Corning Museum of Glass (a most excellent museum for young and old alike).

Summer Swap Cards

Wow! Has it really been since April since I've posted? Yikes. Easter to Labor Day always feels like a marathon, with August being an uphill run all the way. There was lots of fun, but not a whole lot of sit down at the computer time.

Here are a couple of cards I've made. All products and images are Stampin' Up. Everything except the Moroccan tiles stamps is discontinued.

I've also been stitching. I finished a piece, but it's for a swap. I'll post when I can. I did, at least, remember to take photos before I mailed it.

I have a bunch of photos to share with you of our tour of western NY last month. It was a great vacation. They'll have to wait for another post though.

Happy Easter!