with love Heidi

Thank you Lovely Ladies!

Look what I found http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/pattern-notcher-in-dress-making-pattern-templates-etc-/221737098516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a08f9d14

They are very similar to mine.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

Sorry about the huge photo!

Sorry about the huge photo!

It is my 21st wedding anniversary today!

(I may have forgotten until Hugo texted me from a surfing camp….)

It is my 21st wedding anniversary today!

(I may have forgotten until Hugo texted me from a surfing camp….)

I have no idea what I did just now….
Help, Hugo!

Did it again.

Can’t wait to see it, Amanda!

Can’t wait to see it, Amanda!

I made the tiny size for Trixie but she only wore is a few times. It was the getting on that was the problem, it was fine once on but chubby baby arms don’t always bend the way you want them too.
And my babies are very placid and easy to dress.

I would make the 6-12 month in your position, you have it for next summer as well then. Also, if you…[Read more]

Sounds exciting!
@lilypadmontana, if you use cloth nappies, make the bodysuit in the second size. It will fit for longer. And you want it to fit, it is so cute!

Another insomnia-drivn late night at the machine. I learned last week not to attempt anything other than the dead simple at tht time of night, so I made another maternity top and skirt. I made the last two tops super simple with no ruching in hopes that I can also use them during those first post partum weeks when nothing else fits.

Another insomnia-drivn late night at the machine. I learned last week not to attempt anything other than the dead simple at tht time of night, so I made another maternity top and skirt. I made the last two tops super simple with no ruching in hopes that I can also use them during those first post partum weeks when nothing else fits.

My only hesitation would be how the flannel itself would wear. I think it would sew up fine into the jacket, but I have yet to find a flannel that doesn’t fade and pill horribly after a few washes. I’d subject a sizable swatch to some rough treatment first.

Also, you’d probably want to use a lighter cotton for the bias bindings – flannel on…[Read more]

My only hesitation would be how the flannel itself would wear. I think it would sew up fine into the jacket, but I have yet to find a flannel that doesn’t fade and pill horribly after a few washes. I’d subject a sizable swatch to some rough treatment first.

Thanks LMcS! I do have the Woolly Nylon but have not been able to get it to work for me – maybe I should invest in another bobbin case. Cheaper than the coverstitch, anyway …