Cooking...

My favorite movie lately is Julie and Julia.

After watching it for about the sixth time I was motivated to try my hand at Beef Bourguignonne. It looks so yummy in the movie. My brother (who is an awesome cook) has the recipe....for the crockpot!!

I have all of my "Cast of Characters" (as the Pioneer Woman would say)

So here we go!

First finished project

Yea! My skirt is finally done. I wore it to work yesterday.

The fabric is Michael Miller cotton, black and gray damask.

New dress form and Projects

I made a dress form over the weekend out of duct tape. I've seen it done on You-Tube, and figured I could do it. I asked my husband to help me. Surprisingly, once it was completed, my measurements were pretty accurate! The only thing left to do now is put it on a stand.

With the assistance of my dress form I was able to complete a skirt I have been working on since May. I also took a trip to Joann's to purchase fabric that is on clearance and pick up a few Simplicity patterns.

My new sewing machine and serger work like a dream!

Early Christmas

Nearly every year my husband and I say "no gifts" and nearly every year he'll break our "rule". I don't know why I'm surprised. This year was no exception. Last night our doorbell rang and there stood the man in brown with a BIG box. Inside was this:


I feel spoiled and excited. I've been sewing on a White for almost ten years. It is a wonderful machine. The computer on this machine makes me a little nervous so I will keep my White within reach.

But that's not all....the rest of my gift will arrive tomorrow...

Dino car seat blanket

Number three! I love making these blankets. Emily over at Toad's Treasures sells her pattern for only $6 bucks. Download your pattern today!

Been busy...

Making this...

out of this...
(McCall's M6143)
for him!


I love this little guy. I just hope my handy work held up for trick or treating!

Halloween Wreath

Last year my niece helped me with a wreath for Halloween.
My husband is not a huge fan of this time of year so this is the only *scary* decoration I have.
This year I made one for my mom. It is super easy. You can make one too!

Supplies:
A wreath--I found mine at Joann's. This time of year is a great time to buy spring and summer decor for really cheap.
Black spray paint.
Black ribbon.
Black crow--I bought mine at the dollar store
Optional: Martha Stewart glitter--any glitter will do.

Paint the whole wreath black, sprinkle a little glitter while the paint is still wet, put the bird in the middle, tie a ribbon to hang and your done!
My finished picture turned out yucky so I'll add a new one later.