I just had to have it.  And I couldn't decide which ones, so I bought them all.

Yes, I am talking about Katie Jump Rope, the new line by Denyse Schmidt.  Now, before you think I went all crazy (you are thinking that, aren't you?), I bought fat quarters of every print.  See?  Not as bad as you thought.  You were thinking I bought yardage, weren't you?  They came to me via Cia's Palette and they came super fast too.  I ordered on Saturday and they were on my doorstep Monday at noon.  No special mailing either - the good ol' USPS Priority Mail.

I've had my eye on these prints since last fall when I saw a peek of them on someone's blog (not sure whose, sorry.)  Sally has made some nice things using them and she gave me a little insight as to the exact hues since it is so hard to tell on the computer.  I hemmed and hawed about which ones to buy.  You know I like green so those were a given and blue is always good.  Orange is a new favorite and who doesn't like brown and... well, you get the picture.  I just couldn't choose.

They are beautiful in person - I am especially in love with the greens and blues.   I wish there were a few more red prints, but I am going to make do.  I have a number of projects in mind, but I don't think I can make everything with just a fat quarter.  No way.  I am going to have to buy yardage.  Of some of them, at least.  Yes, you knew it, didn't you?

marigold in painted pot from Jane

stepping stone from Kate

green sunglasses from all three

getting my hands dirty

good food

good drink

good man (who went to the store at 10pm to pick up eggs, chocolate chips and brownie mix when I remembered that I was supposed to take desserts into Jane's school this morning)

Looking forward to a good week.

I love this picture of my mom - I took when she wasn't looking.  She's quite the lady.  And I am a very lucky girl.

Thanks Mom - I wouldn't be anything without you.  I love you!  Happy Mother's Day!

A tutorial for the sun dress is in the works.  Give me about a week and I will have it up.  Sound good?

Today I whipped up this apron for a friend.

It was fast - four rectangles and then to the sewing machine.  Using the rotary cutter sped it right along.  No pocket and no fancy stuff, either.  The fabric holds its own. 

Here's a back view:

Monday is National Wear Your Apron Day.  I know this thanks to Eren's new blog.  Go check out Apronista - very cool site!

Not much else to say.  We are having a great weekend and I hope you are too.  Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!

You all are pretty smart.  Indeed, I made a sundress.

And, no, it is not for me!  This is a little one - European size 90 or 18m/2T/3T (There is a similar one in this book).  See that is the beauty of this dress - with the ties at the shoulders and the elastic thread up top, there is growing room.  Gotta love that.

Thank you, Hannah, for turning me on to the wonders of elastic thread.  I was a bit skeptical, but once I started sewing, I knew this was going to work.  It was simple and easy.  I found myself wondering what took me so long.  Fun to make, I tell you!

I find this type of dress hard to resist.  I remember wearing them when I was a kid and I just love them on my girls.  I think it would also make a cute top to wear over shorts.  That was Jane's request.  Kate has put in an order for a dress.  They have both picked fabrics from the stash.  Good!  That means more sewing for me!

I would be happy to make a tutorial if you all want.  Let me know and I will get on it.

Enjoy your weekend!

I spent a couple hours sewing yesterday.  I haven't had this much fun sewing in a long time.  Pure fun, I tell you.  This project is working so well that I can hardly stand it.  Really, I am so excited that I am practically giddy!  A few loose ends to tie up and I will be back tomorrow with the finished product....Have a great day!

I bought one of Sally's beautiful pin + boards - ooh, it is great!

When she opened her shoppe, I stopped by as a browser.  I saw this and quickly became a purchaser!  You know I am a sucker for green and, well, this is the perfect green.  It's the same color as my kitchen and I adore those yellow birds peeking out of the trees.   Sally is one talented lady so I knew I was buying something special.  Her attention to detail is amazing - it is extremely well constructed.  And she threw some extra goodies in the box as well.

Aren't these stickers cute?

Now that I have shown you all my gift to myself, time to get sewing.  I have many gifts to make!

I haven't posted any goodies found thrifting because I am generally unlucky when it comes to finding the one and two dollar items that make your heart stop.  Until now that is.  Last week I drove by a new to me thrift store and walked out with some great vintage sheets.  Of course, when I drove by yesterday, I had to stop.

I found this great patchwork quilt - all vintage florals.  It's got a few small stains on the back, but otherwise it is perfect.  It's on the smaller side - crib sized, I'd guess.  But I love it. Love it.

I immediately thought of my favorite tree and how perfect this quilt would be for reading in the shade.  So I took it for a test drive.  Oh yeah.  Lovely, indeed.

My new hat is a sun hat so it won't be hanging out in the shade with me and the quilt.  Thanks to all of you I decided it stays.  I may make another one, but the pink one is a keeper.  You all are so kind and encouraging.  All those compliments made me blush - thank you so much.

Have a great Tuesday!