Scenic Route

I have been sewing.  Lots!  Anne on The Great British Sewing Bee claims to have sewed every day for  70 years or so--and I have attempted to do just that!  Ann was rather validating. More sewing, but less blogging.  So, some catch up is in order.  A few mornings ago I grabbed my camera, wrapped my little bend-y tripod around the umbrella stand and got caught up :) WINNERS Simplicity 1806 in a cotton lawn from Fabric Mart.   I made this in a 10 on top and a 12 on the sides, with a FBA in the princess seams.  Worn here with a black denim Magic Pencil Skirt.  The skirt was a little on the big side, so I put it into the dryer for a few washes.  Now perfect. Now, I found the collar to be a bit fiddly--frankly, I think it's odd.  The lawn fabric is very soft, yet the collar still sticks up and out. So, I tacked it down in the center front and pressed it into submission.  Sort of.  I'm thinking of taking i...

There's a really great song by Van Morrison, These Are the Days --you can find it at : These Are The Days Beautiful.  So fitting for our family get together during Randy's recent home leave.  See for yourself: Lots & lots of ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc. Male bonding.... Gerald & Josh at church Andreas with Army S.W.A.G.  (Stuff We All Get--seriously) Tea parties: Swimming  (Natalie armed with killer boots, her killer smile--and a Noodle Soaker.  Yes.  Armed & Dangerous) : Kick ball--US Army style :)  Our Casey is in the striped socks.  Of course.  (what we love about him :) I could so do this.  Just let me in. Yes.  Well.  What's needed in kick ball, no? Monopoly!  Yes, into the night--long after I'd thrown up the white flag, the newest generation took over with vigor.  Elijah, the guy fingering his money, is r...

Some wee folks have been stealing my time.  See for yourself!  OK.  I've given up the time willingly.  They'll be moving east in September, so want to soak up every moment.  Their partners in crime, their 5 precious cousins, will be here next week, so won't be blogging then either!  Happily, I'm afraid. Life vs. Blogging.  Life wins every time.   Oh!  Another really big Blog Bandit:  sewing!  Lots, actually.  Next blog ;)