Watch out for snakes!

This snake was in my parents front yard this past Sunday.  Too close for comfort!!

Angry Birds!

My youngest son loves Angry Birds!  It is a pretty addicting game.  We are talking about having an Angry Bird birthday party too in September.  Im very excited.  Between Pinterest and other ideas on the internet - oh wow!  So back to sewing...I made Conner an Angry Bird tshirt.  I used felt and cut pieces and made an Angry Bird Applique and then sewed it on one of his tshirts.  I'm proud of it and he loves it!  I've take a few pics of it along with another applique I made, also Angry Birds, and I have put it on a pillow case - though its not on the pillow case in this picture yet.

Etsy

So I've decided to try and sell a few things I have made.  Have to do something with it!  lol.  I hope you take the time to stop by and check out my shop on Etsy that I have created.  I know it will be a slow start and new things will be added from time to time.  Hope you enjoy!  Please feel free to leave me comments

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MatildasHomemade

APPLIQUE

So I got a Cricut and having fun with it! Practicing now on adding little options to my clothing to dress them up a bit and give more character if they need it.  Sometimes it just makes the outfit pop you know?  Well this little shirt I picked up at a craft store and went home and added a little pumpkin to it.  Could be for a boy or a girl for sure.  Ok - I know the shirt needs ironing but its been washed and dried and I havent ironed it yet. But you get the idea...  See!!  Cute and simple here.  Just says fall to me and it can be paired with a pair of jeans, jean skirt, or something. 

Getting more comfortable

So I've made about 3 pairs of size 1 pants for a toddler.  Thought I'd go up a few sizes and give it a go at a bigger size.  So I have made a size 8 now.  I compared them to my younger son's size 8 pants - lol.  They were the same in length and the crotch areas seems to line up pretty much the same as well.  Hooray!  Now to let some little girl try them on and see how they truly fit!  Lets cross our fingers!  They are finished - still need elastic in waist and I could add a little more color...just an option.  But so darn cute!  My oldest son said to me this morning, "Mom those are those peace pants!".  LOL  Maybe he meant like from the 70s or something?