Girly Skirts

Perfect End to a Perfect Day

Today is a dear friend's 40th birthday. To celebrate, yesterday we met for lunch, wandered in and out of some fabulous shops and ended the afternoon with a massage and facial at her favorite spa. Needless to say, I came home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I thought I would have a hard time pulling it together to get dinner made and the kids to bed but it was quite the opposite. I made matzo ball soup and salad for dinner and then felt inclined to whip up some peanut butter cookies with the kids. My patience was endless and my demeanor was calm and loving. I typically find baking with toddlers trying at best.

I have never had a facial before and just a couple of massages. I have to admit that I was feeling a bit guilty for indulging in such pampering but when I got home, my sweet husband told me that that is why he goes to work everyday. So I can go to the spa??? I don't think so but, my goodness, does he know how to make a girl feel good!

At the end of the blissful day, I sat with a glass of wine and a knitting project. Perfect. Boy do I feel the blessings!

Cutie Patootie Pants

It finally got chilly enough for Sammy to wear his new wool pants. I picked up this fabric at the Goodwill a while ago. I believe it is 100% wool so I had to line them for comfort. That was quite an undertaking! The patch pocket is made from a piece of vintage plaid wool. The patch was apparently meant to be a part of a quilt. Who wants a wool quilt?...not me. I "won" a box of wool fabric squares on ebay. This was one of those lessons learned. Don't bid on items that are not thoroughly described. The description said "large lot of vintage fabric". It wreaked of cigarettes so much so that I had to leave the box open and not go near it for months. (BTW, I "won" a box of buttons that had the same stink problem.) I now make sure the items I bid on specify that they come from a non-smoking home!

Anyway, my mom laughed at me and wondered what the heck I was going to do all of those wool squares. Well Ma, I did find a use for at least one square:) I must say that some of the pieces of fabric are pretty cool.

Fruity Hat Pattern

I am sorry that I left the pattern link out. I was in a rush and couldn't find it when I was posting. There are many similar patterns out there but since I am a beginner, this pattern seemed the simplest.

Go ahead and make one for the little sprout in your life!

A Shower Gift

Not sure if the baby is a boy or a girl so I made a tomato hat. This knitted up really nicely. I hope the recipient likes it and her little sprout wears it often!

Been Sewin'

For the last couple of weeks, I have been doing quite a bit of sewing. My machine is on the frits so it has been a lesson in frustration patience. I took it all apart and cleaned it today hoping that would help. I felt pretty cool doing that but sadly, feeling cool was the only benefit. I think the problem is that my bobbins aren't fitting properly but I bought the kind my machine calls for so hmmmmm. It probably time for a tune up...phooey. Or....do you see the wheels of my evil mind turning? The sewing expo is this weekend. Perhaps its time for a new machine. HEE-HEE-HEE (wicked cackle).


Today's sewing: Psychedelic Swirls

Just love the colors of the fabric with the pink Chuck Taylors.

Ella liked this little number so much that I had to fight with her to take it off. Not yet, my dear. I have to finish sissy's outfit before we go trashing yours.

Got more to show you but you'll have to wait.

Oh, the Inspiration

I was surfing the blogosphere the other day looking for crafty inspiration. I don't know why I am constantly surprised at the new and beautiful things I manage to stumble upon. By clicking through a couple of blogrolls, I found myself here. These arm warmers called to me and since I have been inclined to tackle about anything these days, I decided to give Toast a go.

I had never used double pointed needles to knit in the round before but with my trusty video tutorials, I was cast on and knitting in no time.

I am wearing them right now and I can tell you that I they will get plenty of wear. I am always cold and I love how they look. I have a few 3/4 length sleeved sweaters. Pop these on and voila, toasty arms. Had to throw in a pic of my new jacket. I got it at the worlds larget rummage sale a couple weekends ago. A huge group of area churches got together and used the fair grounds to house a barn sale. It was pretty amazing. I went the last day so this was $25. Brand new condition military jacket. Score and a half!!