Hola! Buenos Dias!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  I took 4 years of Spanish and that is pretty much the extent of my ability to converse in Español.  Oh no, I have to find the code for the little squiggle over the "n" which is pronounced "en-yay" (I remember that much!).  Got it!  See?   "ñ"!

I've been super swamped trying to get everything finished so I'm ready for Quilt Market next week.  I'm so excited and I can't wait to try Stumptown coffee which I hear is amazing.  I'm also planning on eating seafood because it's closer to the source.  I've never been comfortable eating seafood in Arizona, it worries me.

I've had a chance to play with Jennifer Paganelli's Bell Bottom fabric and I love it.  It's so great because it coordinates with her Basics line so the possibilities are endless.  I made another one of those darn apron skirts.  I apologize for being a one trick pony here but I'm trying to make a little fun money for Portland and these sell.

Isn't it cute?

Here's the whole outfit.

Here's another Flirt outfit (oh man, I'm loving this fabric!).  For some (unknown to me) reason the Flirt fabric weighs less than the other ones and it's super soft.  I'm not familiar with the whole manufacturing ins and outs but there's something different about it.

I added a little covered button so the pants would have some pink in them too.  Easy Peasy and cutesie tootsie.

Here's something fun Olivia's working on (I think it's an apron).  I like the way the pink ice cream is dripping.

And Junior Man got some new shoes which he is loathe to remove.  He'd wear these and his Elmo shirt (and nothing else!) all day everyday if we'd let him and he throws a fit when we try to take them off.  I kind of know how he feels since I'm wearing this shirt again.  Oh and he managed to give the cat a bath and acquire a large scratch on his tummy at the same time today.  Gotta love that instant kharma.

Saltwater sandals are the best sandals in the history of the planet and I'm glad my friend Tiffany carries them in her store (I even have some white ones in my size.  But I had to buy them at a grown up store.).

And then this is just cute.  She's obviously keeping a close eye on that little basket of chicks (this isn't the scratching, bath-taking cat.  That one is her brother).

I'm planning on doing some fun sewing for myself but it might have to wait until I get back from Portland.  The pathetic thing is I may have to wear store bought clothes (gasp) to Quilt Market because I'm so busy sewing other things.  But I have had some fun sewing samples of the Oliver and S. patterns (blatant link to my etsy store there) for Liesl and I'm getting really good at them.  They are really clever patterns and I'm loving her fabric choices (Liberty of London, oh my gosh!).  Okay, back to the factory.

Comments

[ducksouporiginals]

Beautiful sets Jona! As always. Have a great time at Market!! :)

[Liz]

I SO love what you did with the flirt and bell bottom fabric. Very inspiring! Now I just have to wait for a little spending $$ to get some for myself. Oh and the covered buttons are super sweet too.

[pam]

Love little saltwater sandals. My daughter still has a yellow patent pair, her last kid pair.. she has teenie tiny feet so they still fit. And she's 20!!! I have several pairs including red with white polka dots.. love them.

Love all your stuff, will be watching for you in your cute shirt at market!

[MichelleB]

Well, your stuff is adorable, as usual. And that's nice to know about the Flirt fabric. I just love cottons that feel that way!

[Nichole]

Love the fabric and the things you have sewn up. Awesome!

[KellyinVA]

Wow! Gorgeous! The flirt fabric is just dreamy!

[Meg]

I love the flirt fabrics! Those dresses are super sweet! Wonderful job! Meg

[jennifer Paganellli]

Thanks for showing us the one trickster but I gotta say you do it so well....please put in Flikers Sis Boom Sightings cause it is so amazing...the brown and pink just never gives up always fresh and beautiful..Jona I love the flirt too!! It's all so fun thanks for addressing the Basics line I love that you embrace it it just makes your choices so much mre captivating..You are the best and I so appreciate whenever you look are way for inspiration..Jennifer

[Diana]

J,
As always the new sets are BEAUTIFUL! I was in love with Flirt blue/coral & now, I have to add green to the list. Yes, I will be adding more to my already growing stash.

Kisses to your little guy & his belly scratch. Those Kitties get mean when you try to bathe them, huh? :oP

And Miss Olivia's soon-to-be ice cream apron/something is absolutely darling. The strawberry drip is super, super sweet!

Thanks for another inspiring post.

[Marie]

Jona-
Your creations are always all so beautiful. I love your combinatin of fabrics. Even my mom has seen your stuff and is watching some of your outfits on e-bay now just to have one eventually for one of her granddaughters. I love those sandals but couldn't find the saltwater ones on the website, gotta keep looking...and that apron is adorable. Very impressive what your daughter is able to do! Have fun at market!

[happy zombie]

I totally agree about Saltwater Sandals! Love those! A coffee place here in Astoria serves Stumptown... mmmm yes... very good coffee!

Can't wait to meet you at market!

[Summer Allen]

rockin sets and I love your lace details jona! So you are not going to be here this weekend at the Blissful Living thing? I would love to meet up with you... If you're going I'll look for you.

[Tonya Richard]

I am so jealous about quilt market, that must be so much fun!

Both outfits are gorgeous as usual! : ) You are one fast sewing machine!

[heather hales DESIGNS]

Have a great time at the market!! I LOVE portland, it is one of my favorite places!!

The ice-cream cones are really cute!

[Lisa]

Drooling, drooling, drooling over your creations! I am so inspired to do some sewing for my daughter for a change! Have a great time at Quilt Market, I am so jealous!!!