Finally......I'm using one of my embrodiery machines

If you didn't already know I bought a used Bernina with an embroidery machine module in 2009. The Bernina machine is in top shape, the embroidery module is a gonner. So the Bernina machine is currently for sale if you know anyone looking. I would like to get $600 for it. It's a 180 Artista and is around 10 years old. (Two owners including me.) So when my locally sewing teacher said she was selling her Baby Lock embroidery machine so she could upgrade I jumped on it. I have had the machine since April and I had my first lesson this weekend. Yippee I had so much fun.

In addition I had company. Cousin Holly came down for a weekend get away. She had planned to go to a sewing retreat with her sewing group but I twisted her arm to come down and help me with my new toy. Then at the last minute it turned into a mother daughter retreat as two Mom's jumped in her suburban on the way down to Austin from Dallas. I had my lesson Friday morning and then the Mom's joined us for lunch on Friday. Then we all met back at Ann's Stitching Studio and played for the rest of the afternoon. Which was also a pleasant surprise as we didn't know she was going to open up her work space for us to stay for the afternoon. It worked out to her advantage as Mom helped sort through some of the donated charity fabric and the rest of bought some of the fabric. The money goes to charity how could we resist buying fabric for a good cause????

Long story short here are the wash rags Ann taught me how to make. I was like a little kid showing everyone what I made. Looking forward to more creations.........when I find more time.

Texas Ranger T-shirt Dress

Hello,
Sew it's been a while since I've posted. This is one of those t-shirt dresses. I made this in July at the sewing retreat for my little cousin Emma (2nd cousin). Her parents met while working at the Texas Ranger Stadium a few years ago. Over her heart is a TX Ranger emblem and then I used other t-shirts to complete the combination. I love how it turned out and according to her Grandma she wears it all the time. Love these pictures she shared with me today.

I have a button now - Woot Woot

Thanks to my super duper cousin Alisha. Would have never happened if she didn't hook me up with step by step instructions! Thx cuz!!!!

Sew I'm seriously past due on my July Sewing retreat journaling as one of my other super cousins pointed out. Sew my intent is to play catch up this weekend with some new posts. ;-)

Playing with new toys

Had a chance last Sunday to play with some of my new toys. Just now getting around to posting them. Some turned out better than others, just means I need more time to play to get it where I like it :-) At a sewing retreat this weekend so more pictures to come soon.

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set

I'm in love with the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set (from Stampin Up). I have seen several card ideas with this stamp set that are gorgeous and very creative. I can't wait to do more with these but this is the one that I did from last night. Simple layout no fancy embellishments, but I still fell in love.

University of Texas patchwork skirt, top, and flower headband

Sew I started this skirt around Christmas time. I could never seem to get motivated to finish it. I had made a cutting mistake initially and therefore couldn't make it work with the pattern. Megan Daves read the instructions and said where is the other one? I was suppose to cut 2 of a certain piece and overlooked it. Finished the skirt about 3 weeks ago along with the headband. Again just couldn't get motivated to make a shirt to go with it. I actually recall complaining about this to all who have been to the "crap/craft" room lately. Well I sat my hiney down and made the shirt today. Boppi said it was very Halloween looking. Not the response I was looking for......what does he know, he's a Minnesota fan! Needless to say I love the skirt and tested it out on this fabric because I really didn't have much use for it for anything else. The set was giving to our neighbor Mattie who is a sweetie and a cutie.

Paper covered frames for new little wee ones

These frames are covered with paper. I got this idea from Meg's recent stamp camp. Love them for a splash of color. Two girl's and a boy.