As soon as I saw this fabric it reminded me of sailing. With the heavy dark blue color and the little white polka dots, I fell in love. I knew I wanted to make a dress with a Nantucket theme to it. I used McCall’s pattern M5791 and just like my Vogue inspired dress, I…
Read MoreMonth: June 2009
My first quilt
This was my very first quilt that I have ever made. It is a quilt I made for my mother for Christmas in 2007. She loves music and plays the piano beautifully, especially classical. So I thought this would be a fitting piece especially for her. She loved it! My mother in law is an…
Read MoreThe polka dot dress
Since Memorial Day weekend I have been sewing non stop. Or at least trying to learn how to sew and trying not to get frustrated. I went to Joann’s, used my coupons and bought some beautiful fabric (I love cute fabric) and easy patterns. I then went over to the library and checked out a…
Read MorePan Roasted Spiced Apples
I LOVE baking! Unfortunately I really can not do any baking in our household since my husband and I are both trying to eat healthy. The only time that I get to bake is either when we have visitors or I volunteer to bake for an activity. Well, last weekend, my brother and his wife…
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