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Here’s a few sewing projects I’ve been working on…
Look at all this fun fabric I get to play with!
Tote / Diaper Bag:
Inside:
Swing Bag:
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Shoulder Bag:
And my first piece of clothing… a smock for my niece Ryleigh:
Isn’t she a doll!
Stay tuned for more to come! I’m just getting started. 
And if you want a bag, I’d LOVE to make one for you, just leave a comment and let me know what you want and and I’ll make a custom one just for you!
Samuel has a new room!! Well, it’s a shared room, but at least he has a corner now!
I’m not sure our youngest, Samuel, is going to make it to his first birthday. I think our daughter is trying to get rid of him. I think she loves him, she talks to him and about him often. But she has also done things to make us think otherwise. When he is in his swing she likes to push it beyond what it was meant to go. She likes to poke his eyes. She threw his favorite pacifier into the garbage disposal (unknown to Erin until she ran it). She has picked him up and dropped him repeatedly (and tried to pick him up many other times). She has taken his blanket, covered his face with it and laid on him. She has put a marble, a pretzel, a piece of pizza, and other things into his mouth. I’m just not sure if Samuel is going to make it because his older sister is out to get him.
This is Ethan’s way of saying this room is off limits for Alayna. Now every door in our house, even Alayna’s own room, has this sign. Even the outside doors. It’s Alayna’s catch 22 - can’t go in, can’t go out.
We went to the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati a couple weeks ago. It was crowded!! Besides the fact that they scheduled the conference to begin at the exact same time as opening day for the Cincinnati Reds (~10,000 convention goers + ~40,000 baseball fans = no available parking + lots of frustration!) it was a nice trip. Samuel enjoyed the big bed, Erin and I took the floor. ;)
When your Daring Child is also your Clumsy Child that child will invariably be your Injury-Prone Child.
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So Cute Erin! You did such a great job on those! I love them!
Erin! These are GREAT! Yes-I’d love a bag! And two shirts for each girl! Tell me your prices! What’s your “store” name gonna be!? Girl-I can see these flyin!
I love all of the designs! I would like a purse and a diaper bag!!!!!!!!! I agree that you need a name for your “store”!
I LOVE them all! I totally want one of the smaller bags, like the one your mom has. Some of the really fun print w/ hot pink and lime green. How great you’re doing!!!
Those bags are awesome!! I got a sewing machine back in February and I’ve been too afraid to try it out … plus I can’t afford to buy any fabric right now … I have a couple patterns for dresses for Jaylen & Jordan, but I haven’t done much other than stare at them … hehehehe
And I LOVE the smock you made for Ryleigh … too cute!!
Ok, I know I never check your blog, but if I have a little girl you HAVE to make that little shirt for me. In fact I might have you make one for Hannah for next summer…..it is the cutest thing I have ever seen!
Erin – I was just looking at your blog and saw the sewing subjects so I had to check them out. My mom is an avid quilter and I have started to pick it up more now. She gets all the quilting mags and is very familiar with Amy Butler fabrics. I was wondering what pattern you used for your bags. I have made a couple simple ones that are just square with fold over tops to sew in the straps without a pattern and wondered which one you were using. Any interest in selling them?
HI Emily!!! Great to hear from you! Sorry I’m just now responding to your post. Thanks for checking out our blog! I’ve had so much fun picking up the sewing thing. I really got started because I discovered Amy Butler’s stuff and just loved it! The patterns I’ve used of hers is the Swing pattern and the In Town bags. I’ve tried to alter the Swing bag a little but I’m still new so I’m still figuring out how to add my own personal touches. I’ve used other patterns too and just adjusted them as I like. My goal is to sell bags… I’ve sold a few already… If you’re interested or know anyone who is send ‘em my way.
Glad to hear you’re doing well! Take care!
Erin