working

I have been trying to be a good girl and stay on task. Sewing each day something new for my shop. And using the pile of fabrics that I showed you the other day. Why is it so hard to stay focused? Well I did get this cute tie onesie finished. My favorite part is doing the hand stitching with brown thread. It just feels good to be adding that little touch, plus it just looks good. I am also making a stuffed frisbee dog to go with it. I have been so drawn to yellow these past few days. Not usually a favorite color of mine, mostly because I look awful in it. But now it makes me think of spring, butter, and fresh eggs.

Is there a certain color that you love right now? What is the shade that makes your heart sing?

p.s. I will soon be telling you more about the owls.

thrifty adventures

Oh my goodness! Thursday again! It is late afternoon and I spent the day thinking it was Wednesday until my kids got home from school and they were doing homework did I realize the day. Crazy mommy. I had a bit of family commotion yesterday as well. My hub has a kidney stone. So that has further upset my day.

And for now all is well! I snatched up this owl bank as soon as I laid my eyes on it. Isn't he gorgeous! And the paint by number goes with him just perfectly. Can you see some of my favorite colors? l o v e i t.

I keep the painting and bank together in my sewing room. Sitting just like this, the bank in front of the painting. I even love adding a bit of change every now and then. Maybe I can save enough for a fabulous trip! Maybe my sisters would come with me...

And here is the funny thing I like to do. Keep the price tag on! I like going back later to the things around my home to see the great deal I made. Just $2 for this little sweetie. The price makes it so much more special!

This is the back of the painting. I know it's a little hard to read, but it says To Grandma and Grandpa, Love Ryan. 1984. Sweet Ryan, giving his grandparents something a little handmade. I love your work Ryan!

So thank you everyone who shared their thrifty finds last week! Our best so far. Please visit Pill's Place to see Stacey's finds and add yours to our linky party here! Just remember to add our button to your blog post or sidebar to share in the fun.

not so scary

The hopscotch scarf has been a katie jean staple for me to sew up.  Just look at my website and you will see a great rotating picture of one on my little model.  It's actually fabric therapy, going through my fabrics and laying them all out together, mixing it up.  And then finding the perfect vintage chenille and minky to add to the back of the scarf to lay cozy against the neck. 



This past week I have been busy making a few extra scarves.  And this is the new style that I came up with.  It has a fun ruffle going down one side of the scarf.  It's like a caterpillar!



This is the not so scary halloween scarf.  Which was extra fun to make since I found a bit of this perfect owl and cat fabric.  And some pretty soft yellow minky!  If you look at my girl's hand, you can tell how much she likes this fabric.  She snuck a little piece of it out of my sewing room. It has now become yet another doll blanket.

And this is the scarf that you have a chance to win!  If you visit Polka Dot Chair you will actually have 2 chances to win.  Just read her post about the giveaway for you to see how.  Good luck!  And thank you for your sweet comments!