Tuesday, July 27, 2010

First project in the new house…

ETA: Some links, a correction and formatting nasty.

So.

I live in a new house. Weird how life turns out. I have a new, albeit smaller, sewing room and all my stuff moved here. As you could probably tell I took a summer sewing break to move and spend some quality time with my kiddos. They seem to be taking the move well. They love the new house.

My first sewing project is an easy one. I had several girl shirts that were booooooorrrrrrring (girls' terms, not mine). I used my handy dandy embroidery machine to add a little pop to them. All these designs are (maybe were?) free. I think I got all except the bird from Emblibrary.com EmbroiderThis.com. The bird was a freebie from UrbanThread.com. I am doing all my posts via iPhone so I can't make links and I'm sure all the formatting will be junk. When I get my Internet hooked up, I'll
reformat these posts.

I have several things to post about. I'll show you my new sewing digs. And, forgive me, but I have found the perfect RTW jeans and, GASP, bought some!!!! I'll show you those soon. I'm glad to be back!!!!!!


53 comments:

Dilliander said...

Hi Dawn, welcome back! I missed your fun and interesting posts. Those RTW jeans must be something else if they can beat (or even match) the success you had with your own 2 on 2 off Jalies.

Myra said...

Welcome back, Dawn. Hope you are doing ok.

Tifagirly said...

New is always good...welcome back! you and your inspiring creativity were missed...best, Tina

marysews said...

I've missed you and I'm glad you're back! Hang in there, kiddo!

Shelley's Garden said...

Hey Dawn. Good to see you again. Moving certainly takes a lot of effort!!

Vix said...

Your urchins will now be even more adorably adorned! Hope they and you are settling into the new place.

Looking forward to seeing what you're inspired to whip up once you've had a chance to nest.

Anne L said...

Welcome back!

Victoria said...

Dawn, it great to have you back *hugs*. It's good you're getting settled in your new place. Taking care of family always come first. It's quite alright you bought great RTW jeans. You can do it without guilt because you've already mastered the art of making your own great jeans!!!! You've inspired me to sew my own which I plan to do sometime this century!!! LOL!
~Victoria
tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com

neighbourhood.gal said...

Glad to see you Dawn. Life is crazy sometimes...

Amy Bailes said...

Good to see you posting again!

Daisy said...

Very good to see you posting again. I've always enjoyed looking at your projects.

Maggie said...

Glad to have you back posting! Can't wait to hear about the RTW jeans. Your Jalie ones we fabulous on you. And you did better at retail!

okie2thfairy said...

Are you still in AK? Hope the move is good and so glad you're back. It's been quiet...

Peace Thyme said...

First of all, I love you and your kiddies and welcome back to blogland!

Secondly, how dare you buy RTW jeans! Your's are much better.

Soon, it will be cold in your part of the world. I look forward to what you and I can do in the cold weather.

Best wishes to you and your children.

Rose said...

Welcome back, Dawn! I'm glad to see that you are posting again and that you are well. Those embroidered designs are really cute! I like the lipstick one.

Rose in SV

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your move! Show pics of your new sewing room! ;)

Tory said...

Yay! You're back! :-)

Venus de Hilo said...

Welcome back! You've been missed. Wishing you the best in your new home (and sewing room).

Marsha said...

Glad you're back....blogland wasn't the same without you!

modernprintliz said...

Missed reading about your many sewing projects, so glad you are back!

Debora said...

Glad you're back. Missed reading about your sewing adventures!

angie.a said...

How long are you off? I go back Aug 4!! Can you believe that? Sheesh. Summer FLEW by. Glad you're moved and settled and oh, posting too. ;) Email me and catch me up when you get a chance!

Bug Adventures said...

Thank God, we thought you had died!

MushyWear said...

Welcome back Dawn! I've always enjoyed your posts. May you be blessed in your new home. Cute embroidery! Some day I hope to have an embroidery machine for that extra pizzazz.

Noile said...

Hurrah! You're back!

Dana said...

So glad you're back. Cute shirts! I too found some RTW jeans that I love. Even though I have the pattern and the fabric to make my own I never quite got around to it. Now, maybe I never will....

Debbie Cook said...

So glad you're back! I hope life is going well for you.

waikikimum said...

So glad you are back Dawn. I have missed reading about all your fabulous sewing. The best of luck in you new home. Kathy

Paola said...

Nice to have your particular take on sewing and life back in the blogosphere. You were missed...

Pam said...

Glad you're back - I took a break too) but love to see what you sew!
Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

Welcome back! I missed your posts. No pressure or anything. ;) I wish you the best in your new home.

Imaan said...

Glad to see you back, you were missed. Hope things are settling down for you.

Marie said...

Life happens, heh? Oh that it would revolve around our sewing rooms instead of the other way around.Good to see you posting again. Take care of yourself.

Elaray said...

Welcome back! You've been missed. Life will seem more manageable once you get settled in the new house. Take care!

Patty Benner Young said...

cessMissed you! Glad you're back!

meredithp said...

Glad you're back and hope things are going well for you and your family. As others have said, you were really missed.

BConky said...

Glad you're getting settled in. Looking forward to your creations again.

Bunny said...

You were definitely missed and its great to have you back.

amber said...

Welcome back! You were missed out here in the blogosphere. :)

Summer said...

Welcome back! I love your blog and look forward to hearing what you and your runner's butt are up to ;)

Angela said...

Congrats on the move!

Ann Made Studio said...

Welcome back! It's was nice to see your post on my blogroll :)

The Slapdash Sewist said...

I am all about RTW jeans, though I'm still searching for the perfect pair...

Karen said...

Welcome back, you've been missed.

May only good things come into your new house, and may only good things come out of your new sewing room.

Ruth said...

Dawn, so happy to see you back! You are such a sewing inspiration. I admit the saggy boob failure was funny but glad to see it replaced by the adorable embroidery. Best wishes in the new house.

kiltsnquilts said...

Welcome back, so glad you weren't put off forever by the saggy boob fail :-)

Hope you all settle well in to your new place, looking forward to your posts - even if it is about the RTW (gasp) jeans Lol.

Cissie said...

Dawn, so glad that you are back, although moving certainly counts as a great excuse for not posting lately. Glad that is behind you and hope you and the children will be happy in your new house. Can't wait to see your new sewing room and all of your ever-inspiring projects.

Anonymous said...

Wow - sudden move! What a shame...hadn't your husband just converted the garage into a sewing room for you? Well, you'll have fun setting up a new one...Looking forward to new projects from you!

Cennetta said...

The t-shirt are interesting now. Congratulations on your new home. Looking forward to a peek at the new sewing studio.

iheartdesign said...

It's great to see you are back! I can't wait to see your new projects, you do suck a great job. Hope you are loving your new place and it brings you renewed inspiration :)

Unknown said...

Missed you like crazy, so glad to see you back! Wishing you many blessings on the new home... hugs from Michigan!

Lisette M said...

Welcome back! Looking forward to your new projects. Even though I've made two pair of jeans, all I have in my closet now are RTW jeans =0

KARIMA said...

Welcome back! Wonder were your were. New house. That must be nice.