Where have I been?

Apparently I haven’t posted here in a while. I’ve been busy but not that busy. OK, pretty busy. “Doing what” you ask? I have no idea. The kids are out of school, so there’s that. We’re swimming and driving around and camping (not as in sleeping in a tent but as in going to) and swimming some more and sweating and playing outside and trashing the house. Repeatedly. And I’ve been sewing. A lot. But I feel as though with each passing completed item, I’m getting better and better at what I’m doing. More confident. I’m not googling sewing questions, as much…

I’m currently enrolled in an online class through Whipstitch on summer dresses. I’m loving learning some new skills and sewing things for me for a change. I ended up adding a lining to the skirt of this baby doll dress. In hindsight I don’t think I needed to but it was good practice for me. The dress is fun and summery and flow-y and I’m going to enjoy feeling relaxed and comfy in this dress.

I’ve also been on a bag kick. I’m getting ready for some summer travel and I’m super excited to have some new luggage to carry all my goodies. No one’s going to mistake these bags for theirs at the airport!! I’m loving the purple polka-dot interior with colored zippers and fun pockets of the Aeroplane bag on the bottom. While most people won’t see that, I’ll know it’s there and know the pop of color surprise is in there for me! I feel like both of these bags are fun colors and will bring some sunshine to my life.

  

I recently finished a custom order for someone in honor of 3 sisters. I’m used to sewing clothes for smaller kids and I couldn’t get over how large a size 10 shirt is! I can’t imagine that Courtney’s ever going to fit in something that big but I imagine that day will be here before I know it (insert sad face here)!

I’ve also been doing some quilting here and there and completed this quilt top:

This picture is no good so while you can see the design, you can’t tell how awesomely vibrant the colors are or how cute they are too. Once I get the quilt sandwiched and quilted, I’ll get much better pictures!

And finally, I made this cute little shirt for Patrick. Nothing says summer to me like beaches and sailing. And while we don’t do much (any) sailing, I can’t help but love it! Maybe this summer we can get the kids on a boat…

How’s your summer been? What are you up to? Anyone else loathe applying sunblock to their children as much as I do???

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