Summer sewing

I'v been wanting to make some cute summer dresses for my 10 year old granddaughter. I got her input with what  fabric she wanted, she said animal print. So I compromised and got a pink/black leopard print and this bright summery yellow and orange floral print with her favorite design, a peace sign. I hope to get them started this weekend.

Purses

I had some left over drop cloth material from the table runner's my sister and I made recently. So I made a couple of purses. They turned out really cute. I think I'll send the smaller one to my granddaughter, its the perfect size for her. I have more idea's already about other purses and maybe even a diaper bag. 

Mr Bear

I made this adorable bear and matching blanket for my daughter. She is expecting her second baby and son in just a few weeks now. But I couldn't post it until she actually got it. She lives in Iowa, so I sent it home with my sister when she was visiting me in California recently. Today they had a little party for my daughter and she got the bear. So....here he is. I made him with this adorable fabric that looks like vintage cowboys. Excuse the  office supplies there in the background!

I also made a bear for my mom for her birthday back in April. I used the fabric that compliments the apron I made her for Christmas. 

Sewing projects

Bought some more fabric recently and was going to make a dress from Sew Serendipity but decided to make another Kimono dress. I really like the ease of wearing this, and I can dress it up for work. The accent fabric was in my stash and worked out perfect. Can't wait to wear it.

Back in the sewing room...

Got some cute fabric from loraliedesigns and made this sewing machine cover.

Drop Cloth project

So...another project my sister and I did while she was here is make a table runner from a drop cloth. It was so easy and turned out great. Here are both we made, mine with the pleated ends and then one that was reversible with burlap and drop cloth, so cool.