Farmer's and Artisan's Market Preview....

We are very busy getting ready for our Farmer's and Artisan's Market - which begins the 1st Saturday in June!  Our sewing machines are rarely idle and our iron stays hot - and you know what?....I've been making some really cute quilted hot pads/pot holders....

I've been using up a TON of my wonderful scraps to make these...

and I love the black and white chevron for the binding.

HOPE YOU'LL STOP AND SEE US AT THE MARKET...

Elkhart Lake, WI is a pretty neat town to visit!

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McCalls 5813 - The Easiest Lounge Pants in the World!

I finished a pair of lounge pants this morning for myself!  I made both Jessica & Jennifer a pair around Christmas, but never finished mine.  The winter weather here on the 1st day of Spring gave me some time in my sewing space to get them done - from cutting out to finish was about 2 hours. Take a look....

Easy means easy...these are certainly a pair of lounge pants a sewing beginner can make

I kept myself supplied with my Ipod, phone and without fail, sea salt & vinegar chips...along with my other sewing notions...of course.

I purchased this fabric at Joann's during their after Thanksgiving flannel sale about two years ago, maybe three....it's very soft - perfect for lounge pants.  And I LOVE PAISLEY!

Note:  I used a very easy elastic waistband tutorial - which I first learn from Nancy Zieman...the "Sewing with Nancy"...Nancy Zieman

Here's the link to see for yourself:

http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/sewing-general/the-absolute-easiest-way-to-sew-elastic-to-a-waistline/

I know they are long...but I made them that way...so when I sit down my ankles don't get cold!  That is the great thing about sewing...custom made!...and yes , the legs are wide - but very comfy - perfect for crossing my legs and watching a movie on girl's night.

Here is Jenny, wearing her lounge pants.  Much more colorful than mine - because that's who Jenny is....and I love her just the way God made her.  I had so much fun working with these fabrics for her - again...flannel from Joann's.

Jenny wishes she would have had her toenails painted...but I wanted to get this posted...so please excuse her bare toes=)

One note on the pattern:  The crotch in rather long - and easy adjustment to shorten when you are cutting it out.  Jenny and I didn't mind because we wanted very loose, and comfortable lounge pants....so we can lounge!

Thanks for Looking...and Have a Blessed Day!

New Table Runner

Each year I am in a Secret Sister group at our church.  Usually in the final "reveal" - after a year of gift giving and praying for our secret sister, I make a table runner, or some such handmade gift.  I enjoy the process immensely.  This is the table runner I made this year and will give this weekend.  I've had this wonderful fabric for quite some time - and recently purchased the red for the hexagon flowers and binding.

It's made from 5 inch blocks.

I love these colors!

I had a lot of the blue/cream fabric left...so why not a pretty back!

I chose to do fairly simple quilting - as time permitted me practicing my free motion quilting.  Just straight line quilting.  I think the flowers in the center really add a great touch to what otherwise might have been a rather boring table runner.  

I've picked a new secret sister for the next year...so the new planning and praying begins again!

Owl Pillows

I just finished these little cuties, and will be selling them on Etsy soon!

Inspired by:

Fiskars: Sewing Projects for the Home

This is a new shirt I finished last Sunday. I've been having lots of fun sewing clothes for college this fall. =]

I thought I'd add some pictures of the latest Market Bag I made, and so here they are!

I caught my puppy Ranger in the background =]

There's a pocket on the outside and the inside.

I love tie handles! So nice and adjustable.

Complete with our custom "Three Baggy Ps - Elkhart Lake" label.

Also, an update for our July schedule: We will be at the market July 14th and July 21st, but the last week in July (the 28th) I will be in San Francisco! I will miss you all, but I am super excited for the trip.

Hey Everyone, here's pictures of the latest sewing project I have finished - a pleated skirt! I had so much fun creating this skirt with my mom, and what a wonderful thing that we can sew together! I'm ever so thankful for that, and am very happy with the results of our labor.