tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21045237221605651372024-02-20T01:53:54.948-08:00In a Pear TreeThe sometimes random musings of a sewing mama.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416455089941423352noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104523722160565137.post-9001822686953440062009-05-05T07:14:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:26:49.108-07:00VolunteerI'm taking a break from my sewing posts to encourage you to volunteer. I choose to volunteer at a Food Bank that is run in partnership with the church that I am a member of. I had always felt the desire to volunteer, but really didn't know how to go about it, what was involved, or even where I should volunteer. For several months before I started volunteering at the food bank I had really felt God calling me to get more involved in HIS work, so when I heard that the man who runs the food bank, Brother Jesse, a fantastic spirit filled man, needed volunteers to help out, I knew that God had been preparing me for this opportunity. There are only five of us who work there and unfortunately we are only able to open once a month. This is absolutely the MOST rewarding day of each month for me. I really think that everyone should find a place to volunteer. I assure you that if you try it once you will choose to make it a part of your life. Volunteering gives me a bigger purpose. I am thankful that the Lord had directed me down this path!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416455089941423352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104523722160565137.post-83173125687398738132009-04-28T09:17:00.000-07:002009-04-28T10:03:36.276-07:00My project for the week...Pajama bottoms! Yep that's right, six pairs to be exact. For some reason, I decided (with the help of my fantastic stepmama) that all of the girls that are going on our disney trip will need matching pj bottoms. We found a huge bolt of Tinkerbelle fabric on sale at Walmart (have to love 50% off fabric). I am using the Easy Fit pattern for my the small girlies' pj bottoms, and a McCall's pattern for all of the big girls pj bottoms. (I wish Carla C would start making patterns in my size)! We leave for Disney in 24 days and there are about a million things on my sewing table. I'm hoping to finish all of the pajamas this week so that next week I can make my girls some new dresses to wear on Mother's Day. I also really want to make this super cute top on MadeByRae's blog for a concert that my handsome husband and I are attending on Saturday! Can you say busy week for sewing? I also really feel like I need to make the girls a new dress for our breakfast at Cinderella's Castle. Why do I feel like I need to make something new for each event? Well hopefully I'll finish everything on my list and post pictures of everything later this week.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416455089941423352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104523722160565137.post-21907237347785782452009-04-28T06:15:00.000-07:002009-04-28T06:15:59.559-07:00Picnic Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/04/picnic-frock-giveaway.html">Picnic Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!</a><br /><br />Check out this giveaway! I adore this dress! It is so classy and sophisticated!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416455089941423352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104523722160565137.post-18248733217582720722009-04-27T11:26:00.000-07:002009-04-27T11:48:24.559-07:00Some of my creationsHere are a few pictures of some of my creations to get this blog rolling!<br /><br /><br />This outfit is for a Big Give ( those Disboutiquers I was telling you about make outfits for Make a Wish families that are traveling to Disney World, this is my first contribution)<br /><a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/?action=view&current=newpics203.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/newpics203.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />This dress is my almost 3 year olds Easter dress<br /><a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/?action=view&current=myprojects058.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/myprojects058.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Here is my lovely 9 year old's Easter dress. I love this Robert Kauffman fabric!<br /><a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/?action=view&current=myprojects052.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/myprojects052.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />This is K's Little Mermaid dress. It is the Miss Lily pattern ( you can find it on youcanmakethis.com or at The Handmade Dress) I love this pattern!!!<br /><a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/?action=view&current=myprojects048.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/myprojects048.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />these are the first dresses that I made that wern't pillowcase dresses.<br /><a href="http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/?action=view&current=newpics088.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/HMPARTRIDGE/newpics088.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416455089941423352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104523722160565137.post-20896014010759925912009-04-27T10:57:00.000-07:002009-04-27T11:17:10.170-07:00Starting OutWelcome to my blog. I decided to start writing my own sewing and crafting blog after reading so many wonderful sewing blogs by my lovely Disboutiquer friends. I figured if those lovely ladies and Tom could blog about their fantastic creations surely I could too. I am really a beginner in the world of sewing. My machine is a Euro Pro Shark with about 12 stitches. I also use my mom's Singer serger. (Thanks mom) I started sewing, because I couldn't really find those cute custom clothes in a size large enough for my 9 year old. There are plenty of cute clothes out there for my almost 3 year old, but I am one of those mommas that try to make thier kialddos match. the first thing I ever sewed was pillowcase dresses for my daughters. I really wasn't planning on ever making any other style of dress for them. Pillowcase dresses are easy and patterns seemed way to complicated. Eventually, I branched out and bought a pattern and the rest is history. I've been sewing for about 6 months and loving every minute of it. Well, with the exception of those times when I have to be best friends with my seam ripper. The best part is that my girlies really love everything I make for them, and I feel a real sense of accomplishment when I have created something beautiful. I am slowly building up a stash of fabric and thread in many different colors. My almost 3 year old daughter loves the fabric store almost as much as I do! I see her being the one that I pass on my sewing knowledge (limited as it is) on to. I hope you stick around and follow me on my sewing adventures! Be blessed on this day that the Lord hath made!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416455089941423352noreply@blogger.com0