I took some pictures of my second try at Butterick 5439 today (the romper he peed in so bad that I couldn't take pictures the first time). The fabric is from Paula Prass's Flights of Fancy and I'm so glad she included some "boy-able" prints in this line (although Skate did get called a girl while wearing it, sheesh). This picture cracks me up! It looks like he's going potty in the plants. Oh! And you have to run over to Paula's blog! She has a sneak peek of her (totally fabulous!) next line (and be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday)!!
I made the legs shorter than my first try and I think this is a more practical length for a busy toddler. I used snap tape again but I'm realizing I can't put off this potty training much longer. Since he's my last one there will be much celebrating when it's done. He was very happy that I used the Robots fabric for his pocket, he really loves that collection (he's a fine judge of fabric already). I used my dollar store buttons again but flipped them over so the dark side shows. Yes, he is scowling at you. I apologize (you're not the first).
Here we are together in our new duds (I'm still trying to decide whether I like this blouse or love it). But it's definitely still comfortable.
Here's our action shot for the day. I trimmed his hair a couple of weeks ago and was heartbroken because his hair went straight in the back. But it's sprung back up a little in the last week so I'm very happy and relieved. I'll definitely make him a few more jumpers using this pattern.
One of Sofia's little pals is moving away and some sweet friends had a scrapbooking going away party for her (brilliant idea!). The scrap book is one of those 8 x 8 ones so I whipped up a little tote for her to carry it in using Paula's fabric for the outside and Jennifer's fabric for the inside. I love the way these fabric look together! So zesty!
I was short on time so I didn't add the usual pockets and such but it didn't take any extra time to add this little corner detail. Cute!
And I made two big scrappy squares the other day (I'm suddenly realizing I've been pretty productive this week, haven't I?) to send to a friend who's doing a quilt for a charity auction. Fun, fast and easy!
And I just received my next "assignment" for our online quilting bee (I'm going to go over there and post something, honest). This is from Kathryn over at handmadekate and she wants a 9 patch. I had to google "9-patch" (I told you this is making my brain sweat!). Oh and Kathryn has posted her version of the Summer Blouse from Heather Ross's book so take a look at it. It's so sweet and breezy (how long can you put off getting that book? Really.). Oh, and there's a flickr group if you need more convincing.
I read an article this week that claims that due to the economy people are returning to the basics like growing their own food (animal and vegetable), canning, and sewing. See! Some good news! Have a wonderful weekend!!
