Aloha!

***I was just going through old posts and saw that this one never got posted!
It's very belated but enjoy***

Here is a belated photo montage of the fantastic Hawaiian vacation we were blessed with in June. The weather was outstanding, accommodations were perfect, fun and adventures were had by all in this tropical paradise, and, to top it all off, my sister got engaged! Thanks to my mom and dad for a great time and wonderful memories!!

Sew much fun!

A few weeks ago I became the proud owner of a beautiful little machine, a Jenome computerized sewing machine that is. It works like a dream and, even though I haven't really sewn a stitch since some time in high school, I am happy to report that I was able to take her for a spin a whip up a pretty decent little project. I found directions on-line for all kinds of cloth toys and a pattern for felt blocks caught my attention. Just sew a stack of squares together...how hard could it be? I also thought blocks would make a great first project since in the end no one would have to wear the creation, should it be a flop. Turns out the directions weren't the best and sewing the final seam when the block is stuffed is tricky business, but by block number three I had modified the pattern enough so that things ran pretty smoothly. Here they are in all their glory. The top one has waxed paper in it along with the stuffing to make that fun crinkly sound babies love so much and the one with the heart, it has a few bells tossed in side to make a pleasant jingle. Next project, some embellished burp clothes...