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

More presents

Caitlin made me this beautiful key chain that I absolutely LOVE!  And bath wash, special sponge, notecards and produce bags (not shown) from J,J,C,R,N.  I am having a wonderful (weekend) birthday celebration!! Click on the photos for an enlarged image.  You can see how much my flowers have opened up since the earlier photos taken several  hours ago.

Birthday Flowers

Yesterday I received beautiful birthday flowers from Don, Rebecca and Jacob.  I found (I think)  a good spot for them because our cats love to eat flowers (and then - of course - get sick from them).  So this spot should be good because I can still enjoy them, they are by the windows and out of the way of the cats.  But, as you can see, Savannah is trying to figure out a way to get to them.  I saw her stretch out against the side of the window and reach so I am keeping an eye on her.  ENJOY!  The pink castle on the second shelf is the book that Caitlin wrote for us for Christmas, 3 wonderful stories completely illustrated.

Party Dress

We have a lot of January birthdays, so I just had to sew a party dress and hat!  This dress is prettier in person as the lace has a lot of silver shimmer and it is a very delicate pink and the under skirt fabric also has a print lace pattern that does not show up in the photo.  If you click on the photo (to enlarge) you can see a little bit of the pattern in the under skirt.

My "Look-Alike" American Girl Doll "Emma"

Caitlin has an American Girl Doll that she has named "Katherine".  She just got her last Friday and is super excited about her!  A couple of months ago I bought some doll patterns and also purchased an 18" doll so that I could sew some outfits for "Katherine".  Here is a white felt (feels like wool) coat that I just finished sewing for Katherine.  I will be sending it in the mail for Caitlin's doll.  I also sewed a beret to match.  Emma's pretty dress is my first outfit for her.  They are so fun to sew for!!

Savannah has head lock on Lucy

Savannah loves to groom Lucy, and sometimes  gets her in a head lock and then proceeds to chomp on her ears or neck.  Here she is caught in the act.

2011 Christmas

May the true meaning of Christmas fill your hearts forever!  Wayne and I did not put up a tree, so we "adopted one" at the Grand Traverse Resort.  We had a wonderful visit with my brother Mike!  And our adorable grandchildren in front of the tree at their church.  Nora is wearing a velvet jumper that I sewed for her big sister Caitlin several years ago.  ENJOY!

Muppet Puppets

My church had a free clothing give away which included a free lunch.  The public was welcome and we had a large quantity of beautiful clothes donated by members of the congregation.  I helped serve lunch one of the days.  Someone donated these adorable puppets and I adopted (the grand kids will love them also).  I placed the large puppets on decorative sticks that I am using for my garden - that is why they have "green plastic leaves".  Notice the cheer leaders even has pom poms attached to her hands!

Light House for the Garden

While walking Lake Michigan we have collected rocks for the light house.

My Sewing Gifts

I've recently completed a baby quilt (36x60) for my cousin's new baby.  Also, (which I bought the sewing panels at a garage sale) I sewed a cute cloth book for my grandson Jacob and bibs for him to use at day care.

I get to give these gifts soon, so keep it a secret!

Enjoy!

Table Cloths at "The Happening" July 16, 2011

Here are photos of the table cloths that I sewed for "Grow Benzie's" "The Happening".  It was a great fund-raising event for our community.  Enjoy!  In the 2nd photo - upper left - you can see part of the green houses at Grow Benzie - see www.growbenzie.org for more info.