He's here :
Andrew William Brown

Another new addition on the way !

My family is yet growing again ... another baby boy on the way.... pic to follow!

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Mom and I

There is not a day that goes by that i don't THINK about sewing. Whether it's looking up new patterns, the latest notions, reading a sewing or embroidery magazine.....I could go on and on.
However, today  I'm spending the afternoon sitting outside with my mommy.  Enjoying the weather , watching cars go by , looking at the people as they walk up and down the street.  It's been a long journey but I'm grateful that she is here (some days more than others)lol. She has and is still an example of grace and poise. Now that  the shoe is on the other foot and  mom lives her golden years I will be right here to did what she helped me to do .......LIVE!!

#alzheimersawareness
#lovingher

African print skirt

I made this skirt for my daughter. I used Simpicity 1365 skirt pattern, but I made a few changes. I lengthened the waist to make it a high waisted skirt.  It took a little work to cut pattern out so that the motif in the fabric matched. 



My family is growing!

These two gave us a wonder-filled gift!!!

A Grandson !! 

I love being a G-MA!

Back in the saddle again!!

It's been a while....
Moving forward.....

I've managed to take care of my mom and to get back to sewing.  This pictures are of gowns that I made for a Princess Program at my Church. The program was developed to build character and self-esteem of young girls. The dresses were made from McCall 6399 which is a pattern for a top. However , I added a skirt to lengthen it to make is a gown. I added a belt , rhinestone buckle , and faux fur to the collar and cuffs.

 

I had a great time working with these young ladies !! They are truly gems, each in their own right.
The little girl in the white dress was the Princess in waiting , lol !  She was little too young for the Princess Program but she wanted to participate.  Which of course boosted her confidence! Her dress was made from New Look for Kids 6738 ( which has been discontinued).
The dresses were worn at a Cotillion dinner held in their honor.

Sewing Expo in Baltimore

I attended the Sewing Expo in Balitmore this past May 2013.  I had a chance to take some great classes, embroidery, sewing notions and a couple of business orientated classes.  I really enjoyed the hands on embroidery class and I learned alot from the other classes.  The notion commotion class cause me to spend some money, lol.  There was a booth set up to help sew for Dress for Success - I got a chance to help sew for a woman who will be going back into the work force.  It was a chance to learn and meet some new and old friends.  I was so happy to meet " T" whom I have watched from afar (blogging) .... as Wendy Williams would say " my sewing freind in my head", she is a gem. I felt like I had met before.

Life happens....

It's good to be able to get back to blogging. I have been m.i.a for a good while, however I still enjoy viewing other blogs. I've been taking care of my mom for a few years now. Alzheimers Disease is a constant debilatating disease.  Even though I have some help but it doesn't take take away from the pain of watching my mom.  I find my faith in God to be my biggest source of strength.  Everyday He gives me the strength and courage to keep going.  Having family support is so important...although not constant it means the world.  I have been able to keep my Gift basket business going and manage to keep up with what's going on in the sewing world.  I don't plan on being away from my blog this long again. Until then ......

New Beginings!

It's been a looonggg time since I have posted anything. I have been sewing but no time to blog, ugh! I do enjoy viewing other blogs and getting inspired. Many things are on the horizon for me in 2012. Looking forward to a new year and NEW BEGININGS!

My Princess Graduated

Oh Happy day!

Diva!!


I made her prom dress ! Vogue 1016.

My DD graduated from High School on Saturday and went to her senior prom. This graduation was a litttle sentimental , she is the last of 4 to graduate. Look forward to college!! I am so very proud of her - she will be majoring in Criminal Justice. Where does the time go !

Nice Surprise

What a nice surprise, I opened my email and this is what I recieved. Although, I haven't had a chance to post lately, I still take time to view other blogs. To all who follow my blog - thanks. I am checking out your blogs as well. You guys do awesome work - looking forward to blogging and most of all posting some pics soon.


http://sewing.patternreview.com/

Sewing apps

For those of you who have Ipods or Ipads. There is a wonderful app that is called Sewingkit.
It helps you keep track of fabric, patterns , measurements and much more.

Clergy Robe

I have made several robes like this - I enjoy being able to use coordinating different brocades to embellish these types of Cassocks. I recently visited the garment district in NYC and I found many different brocades that can be used with type of robe. I have more pics to come. Chow



Pattern Description: CassockPattern Sizing:44-46

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes, indeed.

Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I have made it several times - i like the versatility. You can change it and make it your own. I don't care for sewing on so many buttons - looking for an alternative.
Fabric Used:Rayon blend.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I like to use brocade coordinating fabric for the collar and cuffs.
Would you sew it again? Yes, yes , yes

Would you recommend it to others?Yes, absolutely!

Conclusion: Overall , I enjoying sewing using this pattern. It is one of my TNT.

Long time comin'

It's been a while. I have been viewing other blogs and getting inspired. My son is almost back to 100 percent, he is not doing any sports just yet but he is helping to manage the football team at his school. I have been sewing but I have not had time to take pictures to post.
My husbands mom passed away which was a major blow to our family. Not matter how much you try to prepare yourself - you are really never ready for it when the times comes.

June is my month to celebrate

June is our month to celebrate, My birthday on the 13th , his birthday on the 22nd, and our wedding anniversary on the 15th.

This picture was taken at our 20th anniversary celebration.

Needless to say the childrens birthdays follow July, August and September and a short break then Feburary. Then it starts all over again.

Real Talk - A new day!

Thank God for a new day, a new week. Another chance to get it right. When people affect your life, negatively or positively - choose to draw what helps you from the relationship. Make it work for YOU. It's easy to take the positive, but use the negative as a learning tool. Learn about the person and then learn about yourself. What are you willing to tolerate?

Another sweetsixteen

This the Birthday girl in her second dress. I used Butterick #5323 view A. There are jewels on the waistband - I glued and sewed them on.

Me and the Birthday girl.

These are the girls from her court. The dresses are made from Butterick # 5457 view E. The pleats in these dresses gave me a problem but once I did the first 2 , it was full steam ahead.

Oh, the young lady second from the left is my daughter.

Unfortunately , I didn't get a good shot of the first dress, i used Mc Call #6029.

Update

Good Day everyone

It's been ages since I have been on my blog. I have been sewing and looking at other blogs. But, mainly I have been taking care of my son , he had open heart surgery on May 24th. The operation went well, with minimal complications. He is now on the mend - he is 19 and thinks he is superman, but his body is telling him otherwise, lol.
The surgeon said "it's was the biggest defect I've ever seen", I am giving God thanks that it was found and could be repaired. I meet several people at the hospital who had children that needed new hearts , one as young as 7 months old. For them I am praying also.

I will be posting some pics soon.

Until then - peace.

Pillows for local Army Reserve Unit

I found these pillow panels at Walmart. I made 20 pillows for a local Amry reserve unit here in Long Island. The were donated to the family support group that have soilders that are away from home. I would love to make more - I keep checking Wal-mart to see if the got it back in, unfortunately many of the local Wal-marts here in NY have stopped selling fabric :-{{{{{