Mud dog

This poor stuffed dog, he's become my daughters latest victim for mud baths. I'm watching two girls play in mud and sand this afternoon. This is my kind of day.

Let them play! Whatever form it takes.

Handmade Hats, 10 hours in the making

A look into my process. I'm a woman of few words tonight, but wanted to share my day with you.

26 steps... I think this was something like 19.

How it all began.

Oh for the love of hats.

Rows and rows of topstitching

For the baby girls. Pink bubblegum, vintage purple mix and match, and the preppy in navy blue polka dots.

Or how about that preppy with a bit of dainty. I love navy paired with yellow.

Or simply plain.

Or just a pain. :) Sassy!!

Good night friends! http://www.etsy.com/shop/tangledthreadsbyjen


Jen

Mommy, I want a turtle dress

How can I say no to that... "Mommy, I want a turtle dress". Then she returns a few minutes later and whispers in my ear "but mom i'll be slow", "i'll be slow if you make me a turtle dress because turtles are slow". I say "well, a turtle dress is perfect for summer, because it's a time to slow down".

My Mother's Day present! Our boat is back up and running, and ready for cruising.

Well, good thing it's not summer yet, because i'm doing anything but slowing down. I've been sewing so much I want to scream "no more!" Crazy thing for me to say, because on any typical day, I can't wait to get a few blissful minutes in my sewing room.  I picked up a new client, a good friend and interior decorator who hates to sew. So she gave me a large drapery job to work on due on the 20th. I'm busting bootie to get it done before then, because this girl has a craft weekend coming up - yep 2 days of nothing but craftiness with a good friend. I want these drapes finished, so I can get thinking about what i'm going to spend my weekend making.

If drapes weren't enough, i'm also trying to fill up my Etsy shop with sun hats to protect all the sweet cheeks of kids across the miles. I've sold 1 so far, on my way! :)

On another note... don't forget to stop by Craftsy to scoop up one of those 50% off for Mother's Day sewing classes. I want to take Creative Serging with Angela Wolf, and Fashion Draping with Paul Gallo. Oh, and I wish I could get Sewing Texture with Vanessa Christenson, I love her blog V and Co. if only I could find more time for quilting.

Back to stitching just thought i'd drop in and say Hi! I'm still here. Happy Belated Mothers Day!
Have a great night all!

Stitching in Seattle,

JEN