Once again

I tried to take some pics with the webcam - but the color is way off.  Here are a couple of shots.  Tomorrow I will just take a pic of each one and that will be that!  Had a busy day today - did not get any sewing done.  The best laid plans, right?  I guess I better put a new camera on my bday list - to go along with the IPad and the Triumph 650 - ROFL!!!!!
Almost cut my hair today, but the words to the song came to mind - "Almost cut my hair"  sew I didn't!  I do think it is time for a new do.  Better get it done before I go to Texas! 
Until tomorrow - Happy sewing to you, until we meet again!

this is actually a royal blue and white strip

A Total of Ten

I now have a total of ten completed.  I have decided to just call them nightgowns! I know............
I tried to take pictures the other day, but I am having some trouble with the settings on my camera and no - I do not know where the book is.  Two weeks ago I could have found it......... I will try to get them posted in the next day or two ok?  This last week was one crazy week - but I did locate a few pieces of fabric that will work for the boys shorts (which will be next weeks project).  I have some of the drawstring elastic and I think I will use that.  Has anyone else tried it?  I will do a little research on it, but it seams the way to go - will give more room for adjustment.  Any suggestions?

One other thought - I keep forgetting about the web cam - I can take pics with it.  Ok - another project - just what I need.  Should be simple, right?  We shall see.

 Sewing is truly mending my soul. 

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

Here are a few pics of the edges and trims. 

Six Completed

We have just returned from our Family Reunion - which was great!! Glad we were able to spend a weekend with all our family.  Back to work today.  I have six - (yes 6 ) pillowcase tops completed.  Feels great to have them completed and ready to go.  How about you? 

I think the next project will be some shorts for the boys - what do you think?  Probably with elastic/drawstring for the waist and a patch pocket on the back?  Check your stash and see what you have for "boy" stuff - I know must of us sew for the girls but I am sure I can find some boy colors.  I will probably check out the thrift store on Wed for some shirts to match the shorts.  (I know we are suppose to just be using what we have - but I know I do not have stuff for boys shirts.)

Three completed

I completed three yesterday.  I used decorative stitches to attach the bias tapes and added a bow to one.  I will add a bow or something to the other two before I mail them.  Actually took 1.5 hrs for each - not too bad.  Remember, you can clean finish the arm area and make a casing at the top if you don't have a stash of tape or trims.  I had a set of the striped pillowcase so I made one of the tops shorter.  I cut 5" of the top (thinking big and little sisters).  The 5" could be used to bind the armholes, or to add a pocket or two.                                         

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Hope this inspires you.  I will take pics of each one later in the week.  I have three more pillowcases in my possesion as of now :)