AG Playthings Halloween Swap

I participated again in this years Halloween swap. I had a lot of fun doing this. First I made Laurel a purple medieval gown in crushed panne and gauze with cording for a belt and pearl button in the back.



Then I received a pirate costume from Melinda. She included a muslin top, black skirt with purple satin underskirt, satin and beaded belt and headband, 2 bracelets, a necklace, an eyepatch, a sword and a pumpkin bag.

New Cross Stitch

I am sorry I have not been updating lately. Health issues are still being a pain. My asthma is getting under control which is making me feel better, but I think my bronchitis is acting up again, which is annoying.

I did this cat cross stitch for my mom. She found the kit at a thrift store, and loves cats, but cannot cross stitch so she asked me to do it for her. Enjoy.

Summer Sewing Swap 2010

I participated in this year's AG Playthings Summer Sewing Swap. I will post pics of what I made and sent when they are received. I received a gorgeous dress with two jackets, a purse, a pinner cap and a bum roll as well as a home made card from Jenifer "Gomunk" for my Elizabeth. I love it and so does Elizabeth.



I am including a picture of the bum roll in case people don't know what it is. It is tied around the waist with the bulky part behind to pouf out the back of the skirt.



On another note, I have been feeling very lousy lately. I have had chest pains related to my back injury because my diaphragm is now taking up the slack for my back and is always tense and will not relax. My chiropractor is working on it, but it disturbs me all the time as it inhibits anything I want to do right now.

Finished Noah's Sub

Today I finished Noah's Sub. It took awhile, as I put it down for a couple of months, but I put the final stitches in it this morning. Please ignore the creases. My husband was holding the top and my daughter was holding the bottom. Enjoy!

Elton John concert

One of my mother's dreams was to see Elton John live. Well, in April, tickets went on sale where I live and so I bought two tickets. I knew she would never get one for herself so I gave her one for Mother's Day! She was ecstatic. The concert was Monday, July 12. It was awesome. I did not get any pictures as I did not bring a camera. They were not allowing them in. Although, several people did get cameras in. Oh well. He played for almost 3 hours and it was an amazing show. My mom was in heaven! The next, she still could not believe it. I am so glad I was able to make one of my mom's dreams come true!! :)

Some sewing done

Well I did get some sewing done last week, will post the pictures as soon as the one dress is completed. I have to put buttons on it. I want to do more sewing, and have ideas for several outfits, but my back is just not allowing me to. Ever since my car accident two years ago, my back has suffered. So have my kids. I just can't do everything I want to. I will keep trying, though.

Elizabeth

Finally got the pictures uploaded of our new girl Elizabeth. She is so beautiful. I am really pleased with her. She is very pretty. She is the first American Girl I wanted, but took me a while to get.