by Sherri Sylvester | Sep 4, 2012
My oldest started school again today. Here are some photos to document. Also, amazingly, she decided to pick skinny jeans and a t-shirt instead of a dress when we were back to school shopping. I love the t-shirt. It’s so cute with the puffed sleeves, and even though it is a princess shirt they have drawn Cinderella a bit differently – so I don’t mind so much!
The basket of apples was an idea I found here. I think we have just started a first day of school tradition.
So – can you tell that I like my bench much?! It has been in three of the last 4 posts I think. I guess I will have to get more creative with my photo shoots. In the meantime though, it is super-helpful for taking pictures on a rainy day!
by Sherri Sylvester | Aug 9, 2012
Just when I’m sure you thought I wasn’t coming back! Here’s what we’ve been enjoying for the last few days.
Painting out in the open air.
S’mores!
Resting in hammocks.
More s’mores!
Bubbles.
S’mores, S’mores, S’mores!
Needless to say, not much sewing has happened in the last week. I’ve got lots of fun stuff coming soon. It’s all photographed, all I have to do is find a bit of time to post it!
by Sherri Sylvester | Jul 19, 2012
Have you ever wondered what to do with those straight edge pieces you cut off of the printable patterns before you glue the pattern together?
Here is an easy solution – Find a 2 year old, a placemat and a glue stick (no reference to the last post, here). Hand the strips to the 2 year old and glue your pattern together without interruption as the child is entertained for hours. Well, maybe not hours, but at least long enough to get your work done!
by Sherri Sylvester | Jul 12, 2012
My parents live in south Texas, which is a 36 hour drive (straight with no stopping!) from where we are. This leads to me needing to make something to send with them on their flight today. They just returned home after a 3 week much loved visit with their grand-kids. I think they also enjoyed seeing my husband and I!
I went back to a tutorial recently posted on one of my favorite blogs. Anna from Noodlehead has an amazing ability to add just the right topstitching and detailing to make a project turn out looking tidy and finished. I used this tutorial which is so new it hasn’t even made it to my Pinterest yet! The smallest size was perfect to fit a snack for two and a pack of travel Kleenex. (Unfortunately the Kleenex was a necessity.) Glad you got home safe Mom & Dad!
