alphabet apron

Check out Abby's alphabet apron!

The ruffles on the skirt part of the apron were an alphabet fabric I've had in my stash for a while.  I just serged the bottoms and stitched them on the pre-made apron.

The pocket is made from chalkboard fabric - perfect for practicing her letters and writing messages.  The pocket holds the chalk and eraser until next time she needs them.

It was the perfect item for A day at preschool, and a wonderful way to kick off the letters of the week.

firefly

My mom and aunt made this beautiful baby quilt.  I love Eric Carle, and this book was the perfect inspiration for a quilt for my summer baby.

Here's a close up of the firefly fabric they used as a border.

They quilted a firefly in various places all over the quilt.

The backing was Eric Carle blue fabric as well.

Here's 2-1/2 month old Braden enjoying a late summer afternoon outside on his quilt.

Thanks Mom!  Thanks Aunt Nancy!

back to school

Time for a back to school dress!


I grabbed some Heidi Grace fabric and got to work.


Using one of my favorite Olabelhe patterns, it sewed up quickly


and off to school she went!