Look what we caught...

I don't enjoy fishing. Never have really. But look what these 2 have caught...

Our BG caught her first fish over a year ago. She gets very frustrated if she doesn't catch a brim with her first cricket! (just like Mom)

The LM caught his very first fish about 1 month ago. His idea of fishing is dropping a cricket in a brim bed that Popo has found, reeling one in, and that's it--he's fished and he's done! This LM can catch crickets too! I think that must be more fun than catching fish!

Notes on Simplicity 4020 and 3692

Simplicity 4020

Wow! Wha a quick and easy pattern! I cut this one out one afternoon and literally whipped it together the next. The fabric is a novelty knit I picked up at JoAnns on sale. I cut the band at little bit larger, so that it wouldn't be sucked up to my tummy. It actually ended up a little too big around the waist, but I still like it. The finished sleeves are a little longer than 3/4 length, but the sleeve bands hold them up nicely. The neck band was a breeze. Best of all--my hubby loves this top and asked where I bought it!

Simplicity 3692

This is my second Built by Wendy pattern. My first experience didn't go so well. I have also tried this paticular pattern before, and I wasn't thrilled with the finished project. This time I am! This is cotton jersey I picked up a Hancocks on the dollar table!!! The shirt is simple enough to put together, though I broke a needle stitching on the sleeves right where the facings and the shirt or seamed. TI had planned to make view B, but it almost had a maternity feel, so I had to rethink the hem line. I really like the way the bottom hem fits on one of my Hot Patterns shirts, so I opted to finish the hem with a 2-1/4 inch casing and 2 inch elastic. I find the style extremely flattering on my mommy tummy. The small embroidery on the yoke was the result of killing time in the carpool line! It's just a small daisy.

What I've been making...

In addition to everyday life, I've been baking...







and I've been sewing...

Simplicity 3667


Personality Childrens Clothes




Simplicity 4020


Simplicity 3692


and getting my fall designs together...







visit http://www.personalitychildrensclothes.com/ to see them all!