Shorts for the Little Man

I probably started these when the weather was suitable for shorts. It is now November and very unlikely that these will be worn until May. I originally hoped my little guy would wear them with a plaid shirt for school pictures, but "fitting in" at Kindergarten happens even at 5 years old. I really like these, though, and I hope I can at least get some pictures of Andy wearing them. The brown fabric is the awesome "faux linen" from Joann's that I have used in navy, turquoise, and brown. It looks like linen, but is a blend, so it's wash and wear! Perfect for little boys!

I am now working on Thanksgiving and Christmas items, so I hope to be able to share those soon!
A hint: I am making 7 embroidered shirts for our family Christmas picture!

Happy Halloween 2015

My boys were Ezra and a Storm Trooper from Star Wars. We got a lot of use from these costumes, as they went trick-or-treating Thursday at Katie's school, had their school parties on Friday, and went out tonight too!

We had extra fun this year because our friends came with us! We had a big dinner for everyone first- some teen friends as well. Then my teens left for parties and we went trick-or-treating. Our little dog loved taking a long walk at night, too!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN to you!

Izzy + Color Me = FUN

I am always late to the party. I just found the new "color me" fabric last week. I couldn't resist ordering some! I chose the Royal Life and Christmas Candy Border designs at fabric.com.

One pattern I have been eager to try is the Izzy Top by Climbing the Willow. I have seen so many cute versions and it's a free pattern!

I had to lengthen it to dress length to accomodate the size of the color me design. I love it! The pattern is very quick and easy and really cute. The curved yoke is such a pretty touch!
I couldn't decide if the yoke should be white or a color. I am still not sure! I used white pique. There is a one-button closure at the back of the yoke. This is the kind of pattern you can make over and over again. I used about a yard of the fabric. I cut the yard along the middle, making 2 pieces about 22" long each x 1 "design" wide. Then I used the princess part for the front skirt and the clouds for the back skirt. You could certainly use twice as much and have the design go all around.
This is for my god-daughter Ella, for her 3rd Birthday. Her Mom loves to color with her and she's OCD enough so I know this will be well done- LOL!

 What am I going to do with the Christmas Candy Border Color Me fabric, you are wondering? Haley Crouse at Mouse House designed these fabrics and she offers a wonderful tutorial on making pillowcases from them. I plan to make my little boys cases for a little pre-Christmas project! I think we will have fun coloring them and using them!
I bet you're off to order some Color Me fabric right now, aren't you??