Racine Meet
Calvin had a gymnastics meet yesterday, the first of this season. He has moved up to Level 6, so that has meant learning new routines. Each routine builds on the previous level, so while there are...
View ArticleLaFleur Meet
A few weeks ago, on January 3, Calvin had another meet (yeah, I'm behind in getting the videos up). He did pretty well, improving on his previous scores.Para la familia del sur: Aqui estan los videos...
View ArticleKOTC - my bedroom
KOTC = Kick Out The ClutterThis week I worked on my bedroom. I figured this was a good room to start with, as I could get it done fairly easily, plus it's my sanctuary at the end of the day. I usually...
View ArticleSingle Welt Pockets
Four months since my last post. Sorry!Caleb's 8th grade promotion ceremony is coming up, so I'm working on some clothes for him. While making the vest, I thought I'd show you how I do a single welt...
View ArticleVogue 7488
Caleb's 8th grade promotion ceremony was last night, and here is his waistcoat. He picked Vogue 7488; I made a size M. I was to make a suit as well, but we decided it would be too hot to wear, plus...
View ArticleAnkle Surgery
Remember when Caleb broke his ankle? It healed well, but about 6-8 months ago, it started hurting again. He also twisted it pretty badly in a soccer game in May. We went to the doctor to have it looked...
View ArticleSchool
I have been so bad in posting! We had a wonderful, busy summer, and, as all good things do, it has come to an end. School started on Wednesday.Caleb started high school. I can hardly believe he is a...
View ArticleFun With Food
If you are friends with me on Facebook, you know that I've been having fun learning how to put up food. I've been making jam for years, but have always wanted to try other things, specifically...
View ArticleWindy City Invite
Competition season has started again for Calvin. This year he is in Level 7. My understanding is that this is a particularly difficult level, and he has really been struggling lately. His first meet...
View ArticleSwiss Cup
We had another gymnastics meet Saturday night. The team started on high bar, and Calvin did not compete on that event. He really needs to work through whatever issue he is having on it, because he will...
View ArticleRegionals (plus 4 other meets)
I don't know why I put off uploading Calvin's gymnastics videos, but I do. It's not like there is anything new in them, it's the same 5 (should be 6) routines each time. Anyway, there are a lot to...
View ArticleHP Wong-Singh-Jones Kimono Wrap Dress
Dudes, I have a new dress, and I LOVE it:I made this a few days ago. It didn't take long at all, and went together beautifully. This is a straight size 10, although I made some minor changes, such as...
View ArticleAuction Bags
I made some bags for a silent auction/raffle at school:l-r: Chelsea handbag, In Town bag, and Swing bag, all from Amy Butler. Also, all from stash! :) At the last minute I decided to add a button...
View ArticleStrawberries
It's strawberry season here in Wisconsin, or at least it was last week. We picked strawberries 3 separate times this year, and got a total of about 30 pounds. I might have gone a wee bit overboard.Here...
View ArticleMore HotPatterns
I made 2 more HotPatterns last week. These were for the WI State Fair, and I cranked them out pretty fast. I thought garments were due for judging last Friday (the 22nd), but after checking online,...
View ArticleState Fair Food Entries
My food entries were due at the fair yesterday morning for judging. I entered 3 items: banana bread (no nuts), scones, and strawberry jam (didn't get that in the picture).Everything looks good to me, I...
View ArticleIt's A Girl!
As of Friday, we finally have another girl in the family.This is Esperanza. Sometimes I call her Chica for short. Maybe she'll be a bilingual dog, since I talk to her in Spanish half the time. She's...
View ArticleArticle 5
My friend Rowena has a post up that I think my sewing/knitting/crafty friends might like. You might recognize one of the rooms (or at least recognize the alias).Remember that 4 hour session I won with...
View ArticleMy Sewing Room: Before
Back in May, I won a 4 hour session with an organizer at an auction. I knew I wanted her to help me get my sewing room in order, and last Saturday, we finally got together. I took some pictures of the...
View ArticleMy Sewing Room: After
We worked solid for those four hours and check out my sewing room now!!! We started in this corner, with the bookshelf. Right away, she made some boxes for me to put stuff in. We had Donate,...
View ArticleVogue 1282
I made a top and skirt last week: Calvin and I had to go to a bar mitzvah on Saturday, and of course I needed something nice to wear. I decided on Vogue 1282, out of a grey knit I've had in my stash...
View ArticleVogue 1027
I made another dress: This is Vogue 1027, and it was very quick to make, cutting it out Wednesday night, and stitching it up Thursday afternoon. I made a size 12, with a 1" FBA and I lengthened the...
View ArticleNew Look 6136
I made a birthday dress for my niece. She'll be 2 in August, but I wanted to get this entered into the fair (drop off is tomorrow). This was so fun to make! I fell in love with New Look 6136 when...
View ArticleHow I construct a collar with a collar stand
Yeah, I know I've been MIA for a long time. I should show you the hobbit costume I made, it turned out awesome and I won best of show at the state fair for it (I did really well at the state fair in...
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