Button-down Remix front

Button-down Remix front
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

Here is the front of the remix dress. I'm looking forward to doing more revisioning of the boy's outgrown items to make them work for the little girlie.

Button-down Remix

Button-down Remix
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

I know Elsie Marley is doing a make a pattern for kiddos and share it this week. I don't have that in me. But I did have time to remove the cuffs from this button-down. One had torn loose from the sleeve in some sort of tree climbing adventure. By adding a bit of trim where the cuffs had been, a little pleated skirt to the bottom of the shirt, a sweet pocket on the front, and some cotton twill ties to give it shape, Our little Sugar Lump has a new dress for cool spring days or for this fall.

It was fun to play again. I hope you're playing, too.

Mother's Day Ideas

Last year, I made my mother a monogrammed hankie. She loved it. Now, I'm in search of another handmade goodie for her. These are some of the ideas I'm considering. What are you making for your mom?

Embroidered Scarves from Purl Bee

Lacy Scarf to Knit from Purl Bee

Something Special Envelope and Note from JC Handmade

Fabric Basket from Orange Flower Sketchbook

Puff Daddy Stool from Pickles

Clothes Pin Holder from Blue Bird Studio

And here is the link for the little hankie I embroidered for mom last year, just in case that strikes your fancy. You could also make a lovely set of monogramed sachets, if you like.

Tulips Galore

We are so lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest! What a beautiful part of the world--and in spring the tulips are too much to take in. The kiddos enjoyed the mud stomping and we enjoyed all the color. I hope you're out enjoying spring, too!

Happy Blossoms!

Planning Ahead

Nothing like a wedding shower, to get me motivated. It had me thinking about a wedding that is coming in July. . . and then Christmas in July. Here is the quilt top that I finished. I used only what I had on hand. . . some pretty fat quarters that I quartered and some muslin for sashing. Now, if I can get it sandwiched, quilted and bound by July, I'll have really done something.

Live has created radio silence here. My hand rehabilitation, the kiddos ages, and now spring. I'll be back eventually. For now, it will be sporatic. Hope you're enjoying the spring!

Thinking Spring

My variation on a disappearing-nine-patch. I love the Moda Nouveau print. Just seemed like a little window on spring was in order today. Hope you had some sunshine and could enjoy a few minutes of it!

Mexican Wedding

Mexican Wedding
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

Here is a candid my friend Marni caught of us at our Mexican Wedding. I have no amazing marriage advice, just the age-old marry your best friend and you will be happy. Happy Valentine's Day!