WIP and crafting with Layla

I got these kits from Big Lots a while back and just remembered I had them. Layla and I didn't want to follow the rules on the package. We added our own beads. Beautiful hairbow

This broach is for Ruby
There's Layla modeling all of the things we made.

I worked on this pillowcase quilt all day Thursday and just couldn't finish before the kids came over Friday and Saturday. I'll finish it next week.

Thrifting and trip to Antique store

Green pillowcase with embroidery from Goodwill for $.99Dresser scarf from an antique store for $2.50

All 3 cats are from antique store. Two on the left were $2.50. They are "made in Japan" and have letters on the bottom. Other cat was $2.00
Soap dish from "Our Thrift Store for $1.49. Made in Japan -Andre Richard

Vase from "Our Thrift Store for $1.49 and the cute little bottle was $.49 at Goodwill. The bottle was "made in Belgium".

The Shack

First of all I have wonderful news about my Aunt Louise. Her test show she is in remission. Our prayers have been answered. She was diagnosed with breast cancer (the second time) last November.

Just finished reading "The Shack". It had been passed around in our family and it was my turn. I highly recommend it.

More thrifting

I just love this rabbit. I got it at "Our Thrift Store" for $1.49. I know they just put it out, because someone else would have bought this. It has a lovely begonia now. I got this a while back at Goodwill for $1.99. It needed some cleaning and some of the crystals are missing, but I don't care. You put 4 votive candles and it and let the wind blow.

It feels like summer here today. Very humid.

Thrift finds

This gold fire king bowl is the same color and brand as these coffee cups. This is my second little pyrex dish. Got this cute embroidered pillowcase. Only thing is the pillowcase itself is not very good quality.

This sheet will make an adorable dress for the girls.

Sewing marathon and Ruby's 4th birthday

I did get the dresses finished for Maureen. They both had to be altered, so it was like making 4 dresses. But I did it.

Ruby wanted this gown for her birthday and I finished it in time. I used McCalls 5969 and a sheet from here. Of course I had to make one for Layla from this sheet. I also made the sleeping masks for both.

Happy Birthday little girl. She wore the gown all day and night.

What I've been working on

My beautiful flowers from my children on Mother's day. We all had a cookout at my house for my Mom. Great day. Monday I started on 1 of 2 dresses I have to make by Friday for Maureen. One is finished except for hemming and working on the other one now. Ruby's birthday is Friday and want to make a nightgown and skirt (nothing like waiting till the last minute). Wish me luck.

Layla lost a front tooth

I know it looks like she lost 2 teeth, but only one. Her front teeth have a huge space.

The flooding was horrible over the weekend. I do live on a hill but all roads surrounding me were closed for a few days. Two of the grandkids got stranded here with me (lucky I guess). They got along pretty well and played and watched movies.

I've got to get back to sewing. It's been a while. Maybe after I mow the yard today.

Day with my girl and things I've made

My little beauty loves to put on makeup like most little girls. She let me take a few pictures then told me "that's enough pictures".
Finally finished one of my pillowcases. I stamped this one back in October and finished it last night. I blame it on my sore hand.

Made this dress for me from pattern Simplicity 2570. It was a little tight at the top on me. I love the fabric it has a nice texture to it.

Even More Thrifting

Very cool vintage buttons from antique store. The big one at the bottom is my favorite.
3 embroidered placemats.


1 vintage sheet. My Mom had this one.


2 very beautiful embroidered pillowcases. Love it.

More thrifting on Friday

Ruby and I took a trip to Nashville and thrifted at some of my favorite places. We went to Goodwill on Nolensville Rd., Thrift Smart and Music City Thrift Store. We had a good day and found lots of deals.

Found this beautiful pillowcase for $1.00. It's not the best quality, but I'll use the embroidery on something else.Look at this adorable apron for $1.49. It was handmade and very detailed. Layla is modeling it more me.
Two sets of pillowcases that need to be embroidered. Can't wait to start on them.This is a canister for $1.99. Stamped on the bottom is " Woodpecker Woodware, made in Japan".
Looks like they made a lot of things in the 50's and 70's.

Lunch and thrifting

Had a wonderful lunch today with my good friend Jenene. We had a lot of catching up to do.

After lunch I made a trip to Our Thrift Store. I found lots of goodies. Their sheets are $1.00 each and the pillowcases are $.59 each. This bone china rabbit was $1.99 and so was the Williams Sonoma dishtowel.

Waverly fabric $8.99 for 5.25 yards Layla's learning to tell time so this clock should come in handy. It came from Goodwill for $2.99

Thrift finds from last week

$.99 change purse from Goodwill.

Three vases from Goodwill $.75 each. These were "made in Japan".

Father- in -law

My father-in-law passed away Friday afternoon and was buried today.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and father in law and will be missed.

Dress for Maureen

I made this prom dress for the very beautiful Maureen. Just met her a few weeks ago. She is so sweet. She picked out Simplicity 2639. She wanted it simple but elegant. Because I wanted the fit to be perfect I first made a muslin.

Layla's fu-fued dress

This is the dress I thrifted for $.99 here. I used the beautiful ribbons my Aunt Louise gave me a while back. I made the broach by using a running stitch and gathering and gluing a pin on the back, so it can be removed.

Layla's first game

Great night at the ballfield. The Angels won their first game of the season. Layla was so excited. We got her a new bat and helmet today.

Love you Paw-Paw King

Please keep my father-in-law and the family in your prayers. He's been in the hospital since Monday and not doing well at all. His prostate cancer that his had for the last 2 years has gotten worse and Hospice will be at his home tomorrow.

We all love you paw-paw.