Recent Sewing photos, as requested.... or, "I like orange."

Mr. Turtle Quilt, for my own sweet Baby Boy :)

Quilt detail


Full quilt shot (with flash, unfortunately)

New decorations hanging over Baby's crib. This spot on our wall has been bare ever since we moved here-- it's nice to have something there now! It goes well for Baby without being overly babyish, which is nice since his crib is in our room :)

Beignet skirt... almost done! I placed the unattached buttons on the yet-to-be-finished skirt, to give you an idea of what the finished product should look like. Let's pretend I don't have mega-prego-brain and let's pretend I haven't misplaced the last pair of matching brown buttons. Let's pretend those last two maroon buttons are brown, shall we? The skirt could probably use a good pressing. The fabric is an orange, wool fabric (I think). I got it from a friend who was cleaning out her fabric stash. I had the perfect amount for this skirt! The skirt is lined with fabric from an old sheet (see below). I'm so thrilled that this skirt has pockets! I love a good skirt with pockets! My only regret is that I have to be so very patient before I can actually fit into this... maybe by Fall? Hence, the wool will be perfect. I'll definitely make more from this pattern in the future (well, unless the skirt ends up looking horrible on me! :D). It was great to try something more involved, and I know I learned a lot from the clear instructions.


Lastly, a nice, comfy "postpartum" shirt. I've used this pattern five times now, and it's finally, FINALLY easy! I cut out the fabric and sewed half of it in an evening. I finished most of it the following evening, and today I just added the finished touches while the girls ate their lunch.

It's a beautiful "April Cornell" fabric made my Moda, I think? It is supposedly cotton, but it feels a little different than a normal quilting cotton. Very smooth and has a nice, comfy feel to it. Could use a pressing, too... don't mind the wrinkles :)
I can't wait to wear it! It fits everywhere... except over my belly. Which is why it will be a perfect postpartum shirt :) Here's a shot of the top half. I'll spare you the monstrous, exposed belly shot!

Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments, your encouragement and your prayers!!! I appreciate it so much-- I feel so loved!

If you'd like to see more of my sewing work from the past year, check out my new Flickr gallery (see sidebar) if you haven't already.