Wallets I made for the Grand Kids

Wallets

When I visited Caitlin, Ryan and Nora a couple of weeks ago, I asked Ryan if he would like a wallet.  Of course he said "Yes! A red one".  I could not find cute kid's wallets and decided to sew up a few.  We plan on visiting tomorrow (Jacob will get his later) and they all can pick their favorite.  The middle zipper section is for their coins.

I'll have to give them some of my "business cards" to fill their wallets!

Just some of the things we have been doing during the summer

My Good Fellow Doll clothes, I sewed 4 outfits this year

Caitlin designed this "wedding dress" for her doll Rebecca

This cute dress I sewed at my American Girl Dress Club that I go to in Traverse City

And our new crop of melons from our garden. We have 6 small ones, not ready to harvest

Our garden, tomatoes and cukes are growing nicely. I have been canning the tomatoes

Sewing up a Haunted House

My embroidery class is a lot of fun (and work)!  And I am certainly learning a lot!  Here is a finished Haunted House, which was our June project.  In July we are to make an embroidered ironing board caddy, but I may make a pillow case instead.
Here is the photo!  The crescent moon and lightning in the sky are not embroidered, but everything else is.  Check out the skeletons walking on the roof tops and the spooky eyes in each window.  I think the little cat by the pumpkin is the cutest.

New Upholstering Project

So the history of this sweet table and chairs is that a few years ago when my parents were visiting in Michigan, they saw this in the parking lot of the place they were staying at.  They thought someone was in the process of moving in, but by night time it was clear that this cute set was destined for the dumpster -- so it was recovered.
I've been meaning to change out the white cushions, and finally did that -- ENJOY!! (P.S. Cost was zero - got fabric from Grow Benzie)

Before

After

After - I love the dragonflies

Doll clothes to make

Photo of doll clothes that are hanging at my favorite sewing store in Traverse City.  I am signed

up to take the Doll Clothes class there.  Enjoy!

Sewing for a friend's daughter's new baby

I made these cute bath mitts as a baby gift.  Had so much fun making them!
From left to right:  Little Lamb Mitt, Little Bear and Little Cat.

Grow Benzie Precious Cows Visit on May 4th

This little calf has the cutest muddy knees

Newly born calf only a couple of hours old.  Mama taking good care
of her new baby!

Even the grown up cows have the cute muddy knees

Valentine's Day 2012

Having a Valentine's Tea at my church this afternoon.  I made this cute fascinator as a hat.  Also made a Valentine's Day winter coat for a special doll of Caitlin's.  ENJOY