This Moment::Decoration

Inspired by Amanda

~Megan

You Pick

 I took these pictures of the kiddos recently and am trying to decide on a couple for my Holiday Cards. We have not been able to coordinate a family photo or even one with both kids yet. Hopefully I will fit those in before it is too late. Let me know your favs.

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

Number 4

Number 5

Number 6

Number 7

One of my favorites!

Number 8

Number 9

Number 10

Number 11

Number 12

Number 13

Another one of my favorites.

Number 14

Number 15

Happy Picking!

Rhiannon

NO- I didn't fall off the edge of the earth!

O.K. so I took a little break from posting, sometimes it is just needed. There was no real reason for the break, I was just living life without my computer on my lap everyday. I was still sewing and creating. I caught up on some needed fall cleaning and spent a lot of time outside with the kiddos. Those of you who live in the Midwest, will probably agree that fall is too short to not take advantage of the gorgeous weather before winter comes.

So,  here is one project I finished while I was away.

I got this skirt idea from my friend Shannon. My mom has been wanting me to make her one for about 5 months now. I finally got it done. My inspiration came from...

this Guy.

 This is my youngest brother Sam. Sam left us on January 1st, 2009. My mom always says that one of her fears is that people will forget Sam and how he was so full of love for everything. This inspired me to make her a skirt that was full of memories of Sam and things he loved.

One of Sam's favorite candies.

Sam love spending the day with friends at the Down Syndrome Society's  Buddy Walk each year.

Sam had a love for all things Disney, especially the villains. Captain Hook was by far one of his favorites. We took many trips with Sam to Disney World and I can still hear him saying "HOOK!" all around the park waiting to meet his favorite villain. And cheering when he appeared at the show in front of the castle.

I think the hearts represent Sam the best. He had so many problems with his heart throughout his life and had to endure multiple open heart surgeries. He also had the biggest heart of anyone I know. He truly loved everyone. Go figure- unhealthy heart, but full of love.

Sam always enjoyed golfing with my parents and friends. He had even perfected his Happy Gilmore Drive, it was pretty cute to watch. I loved making this skirt, and hope it gives my mom the opportunity to share some great memories when she wears it.

Happy Memories!

Rhiannon

This Moment::Self-Portrait Silliness

Inspired by Amanda

This Moment::Harmony

Inspired by Amanda


~Megan

Gettin' Girly, Y'all

Ruffles are all the craze in the refashioning world. I suppose I'm a little slow to jump onto this craze because I don't have a daughter and because I'm not much of a girly girl myself. The other day I was cleaning out my closet and found a couple sweaters and tops to add to my (ever growing) pile of things to refashion. When I looked around the net to find some inspiration I kept coming across tutorials for adding ruffles to stuff. Spruce up your cardigan with ruffles! Spice up your tank with ruffles! Girly up your top with some ruffles! Alright already, I'll try it.

I took this top....



(which is actually a nice shade of lavender)

that I haven't worn in over a year

and used this tutorial from Tea Rose Home

and some dark purple cotton jersey I had on hand

and made this....


Here's a slightly blurry close-up of the RUFFLES!!


This project was much more fun that I thought it would be. I like the wonky ruffles, the slight color contrast and really love that I have a "new" top, one that I'll wear more often than once every 18 months.



The chickens and dog are totally unimpressed by the ruffles. Oh well.


~Megan

This Moment::Hammer Time

Inspired by Amanda