Merry Christmas from the Perry family.
Hannah, Lydia, Madelyn, Rachel, Sam and Ben
Many blessings to you and happy stitching in 2012.
December 16, 2011
November 30, 2011
Ben at eight weeks
Diaper shirt pattern by Sew Beautiful magazine, cotton/linen from Fabric Finders Inc., embroidery by Pfaff. Ben, a beautiful gift from God.
November 16, 2011
October 21, 2011
October 14, 2011
Benjamin
Benjamin Patrick Perry was born on October 6 at 2:02 p.m.
So thankful for a safe delivery and a healthy boy, who’s loved by all.
September 29, 2011
A Few Baby Things
There really is something special and fun about sewing for an expected baby. With fall being in the air, I liked the long sleeves of this linen diaper shirt pattern from Sew Beautiful’s Issue 121. Fabric Finders’ cotton/linen blend has a soft hand.
The hats and boots are made with a Cascade Pima Cotton yarn, which is also a very, very soft natural fiber for a delicate newborn’s head and feet.
September 21, 2011
Lydia’s Lilac Dress
Lydia had a great time creating her version of Susan Stewart Designs’ “Lilac” pattern. She made it with Fabric Finders’ handkerchief linen and brown houndstooth for the belt and the slot seams.
September 12, 2011
Ainsley blouse for Rachel
This week I tried out the Children’s Corner pattern, “Ainsley,” with Fabric Finders’ petit point pique. I added smocking to the blouse, using two stitches that I learned through SAGA’s Advanced Stitches correspondence course, the barbed trellis and surface honeycomb. The pique fabric is lightweight, pleats beautifully, and is wonderful to smock. The blouse pattern instructions were very clear and easy to follow. We did raise the waist line, to give the blouse a little more of a “puffing” effect, per Rachel’s request. And, rather than a fabric waist band, I used a pretty trim I found at Treadle Yard Goods.
Rachel wore her blouse to the first day back to “Sunday School”. I washed it twice (smile) to remove “washable” marker from Sunday School, and ice cream from Barney’s, a little root beer and burger place on Clear Lake later in the day. She and her brother may even make it on Barney’s Facebook page in the next few days.
What a fun day!
September 6, 2011
Lydia’s Blouse
My daughter Lydia recently made this blouse using Fabric Finders’ raspberry gingham and white pima broadcloth.
July 25, 2011
Rachel’s Dress by Hannah
My twelve-year-old daughter, Hannah, had a great first experience with sewing and entering this dress at the Waseca County 4-H Fair last week. She was thrilled to receive Grand Champion for her efforts.
Hannah made this dress for her sister, Rachel, using Fabric Finders’ fabrics and following the Basic Yoke Dress pattern by Ginger Snaps. Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazine was also a helpful resource. The smock plate is her variation of “Linda” by Little Stitches.
Her mom, of course, is thrilled with her accomplishment and the encouragement she received from this first experience.
