I finished something for ME

I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE this dress. It's so comfy,stylish & it fit right out of the package.

It's the Fit & Flair dress by Janneene Scott. I used Art Gallery Knit from my Bernina store-Bernina Connection. 

They had this dress in this fabric as a sample & I jumped on it. I tried the sample, so I knew what size  to make.

My sewing mojo for myself has been absent this summer, but this dress is a huge hit . I'm already looking through my stash to find what else I can use to make this again. 

Did I say I love it ?????

Yeah ! 

I changed my blog name

I changed the name of my blog. While the original name -One More Day above the Roses (my favorite song) will always be special to me , it didn't seem to fit my sewing goals & style . 

So a name change & hopefully a renewed dedication to sewing . 

I'm still struggling with my love of sewing but finding it hard to sew for ME . I've sewn more in the last few months than ever before but nothing for me . 

It has been a crazy summer with lots going on so trying not to be too hard on myself as I really have sewn sooooo much.

London City Bag for my Sister in Law - she LOVED it -yeah.

Classmate tote for DGD s 3rd birthday 

25 Rare Bears for the National MPS Society fundraiser at family conference .

20 monogrammed zipper purse pouches for a family baby shower giveaways .

Tool tote for ME -really complicated pattern but love it -need to take a picture . 

25 Onsis for hospital charity sewing group -CCS

Crocheted baby blankets -1 for baby shower & 1 for CCS. 

So a great summer of sewing & it's not over yet!!!!! 

Rare Bears for the Nat'l MPS Society

I finished this years Rare Bears & sent them off to the MPS Society office today . These are truly a labor of love . They will be sold at the upcoming MPS family conference to raise funds for research for this devastating disease  . This disease took my beloved niece 4 years ago at age 17. 

Folks always comment that they take so much time & I'm so talented - neither is true as the embroidery machine does 75 % of the work . 

I'm very blessed to have the ability to help raise funds & awareness for MPS . These families & kids are truly the most amazing group !!!

On to the baby shower favors ! 

Can't spill the beans yet as I'm not sure if my niece will see this , but planning & sewing for this shower have been great. 

It's gotten more difficult to sew for DGD as she lives so far away & I don't see the items I've made .

I'm also making something to wear for the shower in the theme of the shower 😍😍😍

Table runners & a skirt are next ! 

Gourmet Club - Bernina

Yeah I finished 2 projects this month .  My Gourmet Club at my Bernina store is a fun, encouraging group of ladies . The Bernina staff are so helpful & encouraging as well. 

I also finished the DiVa club project but need to take some pictures . I am on a roll with sewing during the kitchen remodel - can't cook or clean so sewing is a top priority !!

Garment sewing has not been happening . I'm frustrated by that , but I have a few things cut out. It has been hard to start a bigger project like a garment when the house is torn up . It's a mental thing for me , but I am sewing lots of other things -so all is good . 

I also took a break from charity sewing for the Sumer . I love making the Onsies & items for the hospitals , but I have really been able to concentrate on other sewing . It surprisingly feels good . 

Lots of items & ideas on the cutting table 😍

Back to the pattern drawing board

Well ...

I hate when the idea in my head doesn't match the reality ! 

The voile just didn't work for the pattern I chose- so back to the pattern box ! 

Back in the saddle

I finished a birthday gift for DGD & my tool tote bag . Both projects were great & came out much better than I expected . But both projects required lots of concentration to cut out & sew. I'm glad those projects are behind me . I haven't made a garment for myself in many months so it felt good to cut out a top . I bought this cotton voile at Metro Textiles when we visited NYC in May for our sons PhD graduation . 

This voile has such a nice drape . I think it will be a nice cool summer top . It might be a bit sheer ,but I'm going with this pattern as it has tucks . So the sheerness may not be a factor . I can always add a cami if needed. 

Happy 4th of July weekend !

Sewing -sewing-sewing

A view of my dining table -full of projects, patterns etc. There are even a few clothing projects hidden in there . A shirt dress & a skirt to be exact. But I'm trying to first finish a couple of UFO bags & a birthday gift for DGD . The birthday gift a small tote called The Classmate- from Atkinson Designs. My Bernina Gourmet Club did this in the spring & I was sidetracked with a family emergency. But now it's cut out & in progress with a deadline of August . My girl friend made 3 for her triplet grandchildren -she set the bar very high !!!!

I hope to have more pictures soon of finished projects . During the kitchen remodel I hope to have LOTS of time to sew !!!! Besides it sure beats being outside inthe AZ. summer heat . 

The corner of this picture has the fabrics I'm using for the classmate . DGD loves yellow & Science like her daddy . The afghan is for a shower gift for a future nieclette!