Roosters-N-Rickrack Pinafore courtesy grosgrainfabulous

Roosters-N-Rickrack Pinafore GIVEAWAY!!!!

An adorable dress! I love the ball fringe... I need to sew faster so I can add projects like this to my sewing table. I like the little roosters. It reminds me that I have some rooster, chickens, cats, etc in a file from my great grandmother. I believe she appliqued them to her quilting projects. I think I will get them out and re-inspire them into my projects. Slow as they may be.

June berries

Went to my aunt's yesterday to check on her place. Her raspberry vines are loaded, which is unfair because mine is huge but probably has about a handful or two of berries. Note to self: prune them next year for more yield. In my defense though, we had some crazy wind and I lost two of the stalks.
So, I will enjoy her berries since she is not back from vacation until today. =)

wearing a dress

Well, let's say it's been a few years since I have worn a dress, and it was probably for a wedding or something. I did wear maternity dress, but that does not count, since it was a short term outfit. However, today I'm in love with a bunch of dresses, found here, and they are just cute. I like how she throws a contrasting slip under them, or a shirt. And, some of them are even for short people, like me. So, I may break the trend I have going and actually start wearing dresses again.
So, I will thank Kathleen... and at some point I will sew for myself, but I might have to supplement with the above. =)

Strawberry Quart Caplet with Simple Sailing Frock

In Blogland today:

Strawberry Quart Caplet with Simple Sailing Frock


I hope I win, then I don't have to figure out how to make one. ;)

I guess I am in inspiration mode today, and hopefully sewing mode will resume this weekend. Iron man junior's pj pants are ready to be stitched together. (DS has been wearing his winter boots in his effort to make his own Iron man costume.)

Fresh from the garden

We moved the garden back about 12 feet a few weeks ago. I decided I'd leave the strawberries and raspberries in their old place as long as possible. (Future patio). Last year they were pretty small, but this year there are tons of baby plants. I am surprised at the size of the berries. Of course I had to take a pic of the first ones. =)