Here's the full reveal on the pink toile number from yesterday's post.

After I made the p.j. pants for the girls, I really wanted to give a nightgown a go.  My girls sleep in tank tops and sleeveless nightgowns in the hot summer months and it is hard to find nightgowns of the non-cheesy, non-licensed character variety.  Kate picked the pink Eiffel Tower fabric out of my stash - it was a great choice.  I had enough yardage AND had forgotten it was in there.  That girl can always find the pink!  I paired the black and white gingham with it.

I traced a nightgown that we have, added seam allowances and cut it out.  Two quick seams with the serger and it was time for the bias tape.  I cut 1.5" strips on the bias and made my own using one of those nifty Clover tools.  So easy.  Really.  Then I sewed it on.  I use the same method that Amy does - fast and pin free.  I left the straps long and tied them at the shoulders so it can grow with her.

My original plan was to sew a simple hem, but the nightgown wouldn't have it.  It needed a ruffle.  So a ruffle it got.  In my opinion, it is pretty dang cute.  For the record, Kate thinks so too.

When Kate tried on the nightgown, it became a dress.  She doesn't think it looks like a nightie.  Fine by me.  It's going to be perfect for summer - lightweight and breezy, easy to wear all day and all night.  Because, honestly, more days than not, it is just easier to let her sleep in her clothes.

Despite being woken up about 15 minutes late, and having one crabby child who apparently did not sleep enough, I am all smiles this morning.  This is what is doing it for me:

I sewed this little number up yesterday.  I'll give you a full reveal after I get Kate to model.

I went on a three mile run, that turned into a two and a half mile jog.  But it felt great to move and while my calf is a bit tight, it didn't hurt.  Hooray!

I'm only wearing the wrist brace at night and for short periods during the day.  It's not completely better, but it is progress.

Melissa is rocking the knits.  And Martha is sewing a garment a day.  Seriously good stuff by both of these ladies.

I'm going to jump in, too.  While a garment a day is completely unrealistic, making a dress should be doable.

What are your crafty plans this week?

The ceiling of my front porch roof which is directly above...

...Jane reading her book.

Happy weekend everyone!

My new saltwaters and a fresh pedicure

Hot pink geraniums - a sure sign summer is almost here.

Oooh....orange.  Kind of hard for me, but this is what I've got.

Fatty's bike

Terracotta pots in my parents' garage

I love my train case, made for me by my friend, the super talented Meg.  It came last week when I was feeling down in the dumps about running.  The timing was perfect and I adore it, especially because it is yellow and has houses and the illustrations are embroidered.  Thanks Meg!

And I have found a craft that I can do with the wrist brace on.  This is one of Hillary's Stitchettes...I finished the summer, fall and winter ones last year.  On to spring!

Leya is hosting a color week and I am joining in.  I like having an assignment, especially when my wrist isn't allowing me to get much crafting done.

The morning sunlight is making me happy in a giddy way.  Everything seems to glow.

Have a great Monday.

Sorry to disappear for a few days - it is a busy week here.  I was out of town for two days and we have house guests on their way tomorrow so I have had little computer time.  I've been battling a cold and haven't felt my best, either.  But things are on an upswing:  my wrist is doing great and my calf is much better.  Speaking of which, I am completely overwhelmed by the support you all give me.  I really appreciate your thoughts about my running and am trying to get back to everyone who commented on my last post.  Did you see the letter Susan wrote to me?  I feel blessed to have such a wonderful friend.  It works both ways - I would have never gotten as far as I did without her support either.  And I am so proud of her for going back and giving it another go.  Wow.  You bloggy people are the best - you know how to make a girl feel good!  Thanks.

Another thing that makes this girl feel good:  my projects in print!

Tuesday after school, the girls and I drove across town to Barnes and Noble in search of these books.  I let out a little "Eeee!" when I saw them on the shelves.  A Is for Apron has three of my projects in it and Pretty Little Patchwork has two more.  You will probably recognize some of my projects.  The others haven't been on the blog, but were just as much fun to make.  I am thrilled to be a part of these books - they are really wonderful.  And I am in great company - you will probably recognize some of the other contributors, too.

OK, then.  I'm done tooting my own horn.  Hope you have a great weekend!