a little spring sewing

Friday, January 22, 2010 Posted in homeschooling, sewing

Thank you for all your encouragement and advice yesterday.

I don’t think I’ve ever attempted any harder task:  teaching my girls, facing my

own demons,  and  praying that

at end of the day, God fills in the gaps.

We’ve spent the better part of two afternoons in the craft room—-which always seems to cure our restless spirits.

We entered at 1:30, armed with patterns, fabrics and pins…….

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and emerged at 3:30 with this dainty little spring number.

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and we couldn’t resist the urge to brave the wet, chilly day

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to dance around,  and kirtsy

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and wish for spring.

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I used McCall’s pattern # 5797 and found the fabric at Hobby Lobby.   We also made sock monkeys which, I have to say, are about the cutest things EVER! This could be a wonderful lazy, crafting, reading kind-of-a-weekend. Take that, January!

Thank you for your patience as Darcy and I fiddle with fonts and headers and such to make this new home for lifeingrace cozy.

by edie

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DonnaJanuary 22, 2010 - 10:10 pm

Very cute!!! Love those colors – definitely chases those January blues away!!! Happy Weekend!

Angela @ Homegrown MomJanuary 22, 2010 - 11:12 pm

This makes me wish I could sew :) And I love those boots! I love the new design, and this header is my favorite!

Jessica JagerJanuary 23, 2010 - 12:00 am

Looks like spring. Nothing like a little color to brighten the spirit:)

melissa stoverJanuary 23, 2010 - 12:08 am

those are so adorable! LOVE her blue boots.

DebraJanuary 23, 2010 - 12:12 am

So cute and love the boots!

CindyJanuary 23, 2010 - 12:18 am

LOVE IT!

beccaJanuary 23, 2010 - 12:39 am

how sweet! i so wish i could sew :)

cristyJanuary 23, 2010 - 12:48 am

That is so cute, I wish I was in to sewing when my daughter was that age she 17 now and I love to sew and she won`t learn. You did a fantastic job teaching her.

Gina @ The Shabby Chic CottageJanuary 23, 2010 - 12:58 am

Edie that dress is ADORABLE! Loving the new digs, too!

MelissaJanuary 23, 2010 - 1:04 am

Beautiful new look and wow what a fun project to do together! I love the material!

candaceJanuary 23, 2010 - 1:16 am

How cute is the yellow and aqua?! Very springy!

theaJanuary 23, 2010 - 2:01 am

Simply fabulous! I love the simplicity of your pictures…and blog!! Everything looks amazing!!

DarleneJanuary 23, 2010 - 2:13 am

Adorable dress. The fabric is really cute. Is the pattern a simple one?? My 9 year old got a sewing machine for Christmas and I think we need to visit the store for a super easy pattern. I would love any sewing advice you have. Thanks.

AliJanuary 23, 2010 - 2:30 am

Shut up. That dress, and the boots?! Oh my heavens. DARLING. Simply darling.

Jessica @ These Are The DaysJanuary 23, 2010 - 3:10 am

Oh Edie, the dress turned out adorable. You’re doing awesome w/ your photos too. I am going to start learning my new camera this weekend. I’m so glad you are seeing the ray of sunshine through the clouds. We all have those days, especially when you’re homeschooling and trying to do it all. Luvs, Jess

LaVonneJanuary 23, 2010 - 3:28 am

Very cute! I love this dress. I need to learn how to sew. That is one of my goals for this year. I just need a cheap and easy sewing machine.

Julie HarwardJanuary 23, 2010 - 3:34 am

I LOVE THESE..THE FABRIC IS SO PRETTY AND THEY LOOK SO SIMPLE…WOULD LOVE TO MAKE THEM FOR MY LITTLE GRAND DAUGHTERS! GOOD JOB GUYS! :D

Get Your Martha On (Anne)January 23, 2010 - 3:36 am

Adorable!

Hillary @ The Other MamaJanuary 23, 2010 - 4:17 am

Get. Out. Of. Town. That is ADORABLE! And the teal boots are just the cherry on top! So cute and fun!

SarahJanuary 23, 2010 - 4:52 am

Awesome…the fabric is gorgeous! xxx

paigeJanuary 23, 2010 - 1:31 pm

so darn cute!!!

melissa*320 sycamoreJanuary 23, 2010 - 4:01 pm

The colors! So fresh and yummy~a perfect bright spot in the dreary winter.

JuliannaJanuary 23, 2010 - 4:17 pm

I love that! If I had a girl, I’d be on the sewing machine right now…
There’s still time for one though.

AngieJanuary 23, 2010 - 7:01 pm

Adorable!!!

meg duerksenJanuary 23, 2010 - 8:39 pm

LOVE THIS!!!

kayJanuary 23, 2010 - 9:45 pm

Lovely!What’s next?

CateJanuary 23, 2010 - 10:11 pm

Gorgeous colours – and glad to hear that you are feeling better in yourself. Nothing like a bit of time out :-)

ReneeJanuary 23, 2010 - 11:05 pm

Oh how darling! I may have to put that pattern on my sewing wish list! Lydia Joy would love a little spring dress like that one! How fun.

DeniseJanuary 23, 2010 - 11:54 pm

Cute, cute, cute! And liking the sidebar as well! :)

KimJanuary 24, 2010 - 1:02 am

I’m so glad that you are teaching your kids how to sew! I learned when I was in third grade and I think it is so important for young kids to learn this skill!

The ScooperJanuary 24, 2010 - 3:35 am

Those are delightful! I am hoping to learn sewing alongside my 8-year-old daughter…when we can squeeze it in. Also, thanks for the honesty on your last post about homeschooling. Like you, I gave up a full-time career outside the home 3 years ago to be at home and to homeschool. We are pretty classical in our approach as well {involved in one-day-a-week Classical Conversations which we love} but it’s sort of a combination around here. Philosophically and emotionally, I’m drawn to Classical and to Charlotte Mason but I find myself clinging still to the measurable. Actually your post inspires me to let go a little bit more. My 3rd grade girl just brought up the public school thing too…maybe it’s contagious this time of year. I don’t have any answers to offer you, only kinship. I love your blog and think you’re super cool. : )

KirstenJanuary 24, 2010 - 3:54 am

LOVE the dress!! *sigh* Oh, the fun of dressing little girls!! And I don’t think I ever said – the new look for the blog is SO divine. Love the new header (at least new since the last time I commented).

pattyJanuary 24, 2010 - 5:37 am

i slip away for a few days and look what happens! love: the color-on-color background, the header and how it has your full name up there, {the cheery…errr… cherry photo!}, the beautiful dress {!!}, your sweet photo captions… and the watermarks on your photos… girl, we gotta talk! ;)
enjoy this january weekend with those beautiful girls!! :)

LanieJanuary 24, 2010 - 6:46 am

Love the dress! It reminds me of the pillow case dresses I used to make my Cami! Maybe I’ll pick that pattern up and giver a try!

So, did the girls prick their fingers with the pins??? I almost always do!!! But, for some reason I keep going back for more!!! LOL

Have a wonderful Sunday with your sweet family.

Lanie

KyraJanuary 24, 2010 - 7:43 pm

The jumper is too cute!

Discovered your blog over Christmas break-love it!

KaseyJanuary 25, 2010 - 2:24 am

That dress is so darling. I love the bright colors. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.

DebbieJanuary 25, 2010 - 2:51 am

So inspiring! Makes me want to have another little girl to sew for (my youngest is 17). Great pictures! She will love this dress, I’m sure.

RuthJanuary 25, 2010 - 6:28 pm

What a great way to spend the afternoon. The jumpers are just too cute and sure make you wish for spring.

Ruth

ginaJanuary 27, 2010 - 3:35 pm

Oh my gosh, Love it! The colors are amazing- any chance you’ll be adding Etsy shop to your list of endevors?!!! My makcie LOVES color and print!!! And di you guys stentil the bow on her boots?!??

Carol BusseJanuary 27, 2010 - 5:22 pm

What a gorgeous dress, Edie. And I love the boots that go with it.

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