Sewing projects

My aunt passed on a few of her dresses to me for possible re-use.  I tucked a few of the crinoline beauties away for a bit, perhaps for little Elizabeth when she gets older.  However, this silk number gave me a thoughtful pause.  I very much admired the simplicity and the handiwork ...a silk short gown with a lace overlay at the top with masterful little darts at waist and bust for fitting. 

Since I had been watching Downton Abbey's latest season, I was quite inspired by the turn of the centuries gowns.  With a bit of fringe....and a bit of tucks...and a bit of hemming....
And a willing little model...

 A flapper dress for my neice :-)  I'll hem the  bottom and throw in some elbow length gloves :-)
Not the same as a flouncy princess dress, but so fun to shimmy in!
(Yes, Tam was photo bombed by daddy and brother)

Tamlin's also holding my quick weekend project: A sock monster.  I had sewn a second monster for Jude some months ago when we thought we had lost is original brown monster. Brown monster was eventually found, but he still had "New monster" too.  Jude LOVES his monsters, and brown monster in particular is quite thread-bare from extra love. Tam then started asking for a second monster too.  Well, because of the snowstorm, we were home-bound and I was willing to sew.  Tamlin picked out the purple socks and the basic shape of the monster.  I even suffered through all the handsewing to finish this fun little guy by Sunday evening bed time.  Tam's very pleased.

And a final shot from our pre-bedtime photo shoot...

Finally we get some snow...and snow...and snow

 Our big snowstorm of the 2014-2015 winter has struck and we now have snow.  We have enough of the white fluff that we stayed in from church and from going to 'Bula to see the family today.  By late afternoon, the boy were going mad in the house so I geared them up and tossed them outside.  Brian followed them so that he could clear the driveway.  He was excited to finally use his new snowblower for only the 2nd time this season.

Man, that little snowblower is quiet  and Tam enjoyed the snow shower a couple of times.

All of them lasted outside only a short time before little fingers and noses got too cold.

The snow continued to fall into the evening, so we'll see if the littles have school in the morning.

Pokemon

 Pokemon.
I had no idea this card game was still popular.
Tamlin asked for and received cards for Christmas.  He only vaguely knows how to play, but enjoys trying the game with anyone who will sit with him.
Jude just likes flipping the cards over and looking at the animals.

Welcome 2015!

Here we are...
Another year...
At least we are all together!

Aspirations for this year?

Find a church family.
Get the boys involved in some more activities.
Revive my craftiness.
Grow a garden again.
Camping!


And New Year's Eve?
I thought it would be fun to go to the party at the zoo...they celebrate Noon Year's Eve :-)

Except it was frigid!
Within the first 5 minutes, Jude is crying because he hates having his hat tied under his chin...and he hates being cold...REALLY HATES BEING COLD.


And then Tam gets upset because he doesn't want to leave because Jude is crying.

Sigh.

They did both like doing the crafts in the heated pavilions.

And riding the carosel.

And we did make it to the count down and ball drop :-)

Overheard...

While playing with the stuffed Nativity set...

Tamlin:  I think Baby Jesus would like a dredel.
Jude: No.  Jesus is a baby.  I think He would like a baby toy.
Tamlin: Like what.
Jude:  I think Baby Jesus would like a gloworm or Scout puppy.


Jude has been insisting on sleeping with Mary and Baby Jesus of late too.

(These were the stuffed set that Aunt Rosilyn made way back when I was little)

Target alone = Vacation

 
 Oh My...This is Very Much True.



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