And by the way, here’s the progress on the overalls.  I’ve been knitting a little each day,

not much progress, but they’re getting there!!  I love the yarn.

I also just finished this project.  A shrug that was constructed of an open weave knit fabric and edge finished with a crochet scallop, I really like the way it worked out.

I’ve also made a couple projects from Quilting Arts Gift Issue that I just picked up-some great projects using free motion.  Next post I’ll share the ideas I came up with.

My favs are my  Phildar books.  

The designs are all shown in sherbet colors-I’m going to do them in updated colors, like spinach with lilac or lt blue.  I picked up some awesome yarn at River Colors, Debbie Bliss baby cashmerino-OMG it’s luscious.  I’ve been very tempted to use my knitting machine, but for now I’m going to enjoy the process of handknitting for my first grandchild. (I know the knitting machine will come out again soon enough!)

The key to putting zippers in is the basting, don’t skip this step-it’s worth the extra time and hassle.  I also use a glue stick to set the zipper in for the basting, it keeps the zipper from sliding around.  

These were the prints I made my first skirt…love it!!!  Lacework and Seeds print also from Amy butler.

This  is Minnie, the best dog in the whole world.  I took the funniest picture of her the other day, as I snapped the camera she yawned and ended up with such a cute smile!!!  She loves to sit next to me while I sew!   And have you noticed how she loves to pose for the camera????I just have to show you her winter coat, it has her name embroidered on it with a circle of daisies.  She loves to eat snow.   She  thinks its a huge snowcone just for her.