Thursday, May 28, 2009

"I'm Bob the Builder, Mom!"
(Helping Dad build our new fence)

Spencer's new pants, above. Inspired by a ready-made pair, below.
The best part: Spencer's were free, made from fabric someone had "donated" in support of my habit. However, Herman asked me, "Why did you make him purple striped pants? You don't like purple?" (He's right, I don't). But they're not! A periwinkle-ish royal blue, maybe. but not purple.


Finally done (Yeah, just in time for the 100 degree weather)!I was starting to get sick of this project, but I'm really pleased with the end result. Riley has informed me many times that he really likes "the favorite color", the gold stripe.

Monday, May 18, 2009


Patchwork ball made just in time for my nephew's first b'day. Found the free pattern on purlbee.com



Made polka dots for Riley's wall out of scrapbooking paper. Hope these stay up longer than the last set, which got ripped down during what was supposed to be a nap session.

New bag: Anna Maria Horner's "Multi-Tasker Tote".Very fun. Very large. Very cool technique on the side pockets ( a bit complicated).


And the grand finale: baby fingers and toes, sweet enough to eat!