I love Lavender

Today was a very busy day for me. For starters Stephanie and I went and did our first cardio workout together today. We were both very sweaty afterwards, which is good, right? Then we went to go and meet with the lady where she is getting married. I really liked the place, it was very pretty. After that we went out to Happy Teriyaki for lunch with my mom. Then a day of window shopping and roaming stores. Joanns, Barnes and Nobles, Walmart, and Home Depot. I finally found an English Lavender plant to put in my reading garden. You can always find Spanish Lavender, but English Lavender is a little more difficult. It is the only edible lavender, and I have been wanting to experiment with it, now I can. I love the way lavender smells, it is so beautiful and relaxing. That reminds me I need to grind up the Spanish Lavender that I dried so I can make some eye sachets to make people sleepy. Maybe tomorrow. So, I Sew.

Rainbow Falls

Nick and I went to Rainbow Falls State Park today. It is near Pe Ell, which is about 25 miles from Chehalis. The park recently re-opened from the huge floods in November. I didn't know what to expect, but I definitely expected more I think. The park is still beautiful, but the river is not the same. You can really go swimming like you used to. There is no rope for jumping into the river and the waterfall is smaller. Not that is was very big, but it is definitely smaller. The flood ripped out the bridge that used to get you into the park. Now there is a completely different way to get to the park, takes a little longer, but that is ok. here are some pictures of where the bridge used to be and all the debris left from the bridge.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nick and I also went to Millersylvania State Park to see what it was like. We are planning on taking Tristram and Balin there in August. We wanted to see if it was worth it. I think it is. There is camping, swimming, hiking and fishing. I don't think the boys will get bored.

Once we got home, I checked my e-mail to find that I got my new SWAP partner, for another SWAP I am in. Also I got an email from Burda Style with a new pattern for a retro style swimsuit. I checked it out and fell in love. So much so that I instantly made it. I love it!!!! There are a few things that I don't like about it, but I am going to try it again tomorrow with a different fabric and make some of those changes. 

I got a lot done today. Hopefully my week will be just as productive. I have a super busy weekend coming up, so I will have to do anything I want to get done this week. So, I Sew.

Hmmmm.....

Well I am really tired and stressed. My dogs got into a huge fight with each other for the second time in 3 days. I just don't know what to do. Nibbles can't hardly walk her legs have such large wounds. Bits' face and head have so much blood on them I can't tell wear her wounds are. I wish I could read dog's minds, then I could knew why they are acting so strange. They never fight and now all of a sudden I can't pull them apart. My neighbor had to lasso Nibbles and yank her away from Bits. It was so sad for me. I feel like I can't even let them be together. Any advice out there let me know.

I did a lot of crocheting today. I finished a bag that I plan to felt and line with cotton. I also got half way done with a scarf I started over a year ago. I just sat and watched 27 Dresses and crocheted away. Once that is done, I will work on another scarf I also started over a year ago. Then I can work on projects that are new. Crocheting is so good for when you are watching television, it makes being lazy seem productive.

Well I am off to bed, to sleep in late tomorrow. YIPEE!!! So, I sew.

It is nice and cool today!

I figured since it isn't late yet I would post some of the projects I have worked on lately. Of course not my SWAP stuff yet, but as soon as my partner gets her stuff I will show it here.

I made a bunch of little kid clothes. I really enjoy make toddler size girl clothes. They are quick, easy and oh so cute. Here is some of the stuff I have made.

I love this skirt. It is gray corduroy and pink camo cotton. The yellow outfit is a peasant shirt and mini skirt made out of cotton. I already gave this outfit to Kelahna, she loves yellow!

   

This is my favorite outfit combo so far. I love the flexibility with the outfits. Wear them together or put them with other clothes already in baby's closet. I really hated the brown until I made this outfit, it looks so great with the leopard print.

This is part of Kelahna's birthday present. I made this awhile ago, but I figure I would put it with all the other toddler clothes. I made the same set for Maribell, just in a different color. The shirt has an open tie back. Then there are coordinating shorts.

This dress was my first shot at a reversible style. Both of these fabrics were really lightweight, and see through, so I put them together to make a medium weight dress. I still have a lot of experimenting to go with reversible clothing, but I am enjoying the learning process.

This is another dress for Kelahna's birthday. I also made Maribell one in a different color. This is the same as the other dress only not reversible. You can't really see the pattern on the fabric but it is a light blue swirl, that I thought looked like crayon scribbles. So cute!

Well there you have it. Some of my works. I can't wait to make enough stuff to start selling. I am hoping to have enough stuff to maybe do the local Christmas bazaar. I really have to get my butt in gear though. So, I Sew.

Sorry about my disappearance :(

Well I have been really busy trying to get some SWAPs done. Also trying to enjoy the summer! It is so nice lately that I don't want to spend too much time inside. I wish that I could take my sewing machine outside then I can do both happy things. I probably could take it outside, but I don't really have any good outlets to use.

I have had lots of fun learning how to wakeboard, working out and just lazing around. I am really sore from the first two, but the lazing around helps that a little.

I just got back from watching Hancock. What a great movie. Had a weird twist, but it was slightly predictable. Nick and I really enjoyed it. Tonight was the night to watch it too. There were so many people that I knew in the theater with us. I have never been to a movie where I was with so many friends.

I have lots of things to post, but right now I am too lazy to get up and get my camera. Sorry. Maybe another day I will put the newest projects up.

Well I think I am off to bed. I am really tired and I have to get up a little early so I can go workout with my mom and Stephanie. So, I sew!

It has been awhile

So June has been a very busy month for me, hence the lack of posts. I have officially decided that starting July 1st I will post every single day. This is going to be quite a challenge for me, but I know I can do it. I don't have a lot of time right now to chat about what I have been up to, but I will in a later post promise. So, I sew.

Quick Post just for you Siobhan!!

Here is a quick pic of my dress and of my new shoes!!! I will add more info later!