I can't believe that it's really been since FEBRUARY that I have posted anything on my blog ~ I guess I've just been sewing my little heart out!! Here are just a few samples of things I have been working on lately:

Minnie Mouse Pillowcase Dress

Oh My!! This darling creation is just TOO-TOO CUTE!! This customer ordered something to wear this summer for her trip to Disney World.

The embroidery and applique work is very sharp-looking. All of my inside seams are completed with a professional, hidden french-seam so that no raw edges are showing (no fraying in the wash).

I can't wait to see photos of this little gal in this dress with her Minnie-Mouse-Ears hat accessory :)

I am truly excited about this tote ~ And of course, it looks EVEN BETTER in person than it does here in the photo.

My baby sister belongs to the Tri-Sigma Sorority at College and asked me if I could make something in PURPLE with the Sigma logo on it ~ And this is what I created.

Doesn't it look FANTASTIC ?!!?

My inbox has been overflowing with orders for these cute little pillowcase dresses the past two weeks. And of course, my hubby is excited about it too ~ a little extra $$$ to pay the bills is ALWAYS appreciated.



These photos are just a few examples of some custom orders I have filled. My customers tell me about the likes / dislikes of their little princesses as well as a little something about her personality and I go out for a personal-shopping spree for that perfect fabric for their little one.



And a few of these dresses were done to match some hair accessories that the customer already had, with no clothing to match. ~ Can't wait to see her with her hair bows and her new dresses!

CHECK THIS OUT ~ HOW CUTE!!

Here is a FREE download printable from AVERY. This is such a cute and frugal gift idea + It allows you to customize the text to anything you would like. You can click HERE to get this freebie today!

I MUST share with you how wonderful my dear hubby is. Just take a look at these BEAUTIFUL custom built-in cabinets has made for me. This is my living room where guests enter my home. This is also where all the TOYS have a home.

I must say I am a little OCD when it comes to buckets, containers, tubs, baskets, etc. for everything to have nice organized place for it to reside. Now, that being said . . . things are not always in the correct place, or sometimes they tend to collect on those "flat" surfaces around my home (the hutch, the counter, the table, etc) . . . but at least they all have a home where they SHOULD be.

This project took us about $400 in wood and supplies (not including the storage bins) and about 3 good weekends to complete. I am very pleased with the way they have turned-out. Perhaps "someday" I will be able to have a 'store-front' in my home where I can teach sewing classes, or sell fabric, and/or even have a long-arm sewing machine for quilting. Ahh . . . . dreams can come true . . . . all in good time!

Here are photos of the PRAYER BLANKETS I have made in the past. These Prayer Blankets are sewn with love and prayers for those who receive the blanket. It is a symbol of a faith-sharing community "covering with prayer the individual who receives it."

The prayer blanket brings comfort to the suffering, and peace to the fearful. God has used this beautiful ministry not only to touch the lives of countless people who have received the Prayer Blankets while they are going through extremely difficult times in their lives, but the lives of those involved in the ministry as well. What a blessing it is to have those who give abundantly of their time, talents, and treasures, making this Prayer Blanket ministry possible.

I no longer have been making these, however, now my Grandmother has been making them for local folks who need them. She has made over SIXTY prayer blankets since Memorial Day 2010!! She too has been blessed with prayers and healing as those who receive them continue to pray for HER as well. She only asks that the new receiver of these blankets pray for the needs of the OTHER 75+ receivers needs in addition to their own.