Beat the Heat

This was my first 'softie' and I have to say, I wasn't really prepared for all the hand sewing.   G helped quite a bit; traced and cut out the pattern pieces and even had a go at cutting the fabric out.  Can you say P-R-O-U-D!  She diligently watched over all the stitching steps, stuffed it to the gills and kept encouraging (that's what we'll call it) me to get the hand stitching done.

Actually I found the hand stitching something good to do while listening to the kids read and am already planning another Melly and me pattern, or 2.  I did have to find some help, thanks to the good ol' www it was pretty simple.  Here a a couple of vids I found most helpful, maybe it'll save you a click or two.

For the ladder stitch (closing seams)

and the

French knot

Introducing Lulu:

Maybe that face is only a mother and her maker (G and me) could love?  Although honestly, I think the wonky muzzle just makes her more endearing.  This fido is named LULU.  At first I thought we should try to dissuade that name but then I found out G's best friend, Lulu has animals named Grace so we'll go with it!  I forgot about the collar, bad bad pet owner, so I still need to finish that up but for now she's done and coming with us on our "beat the heat" weekend.

Speaking of ... I'd like to invite you to kick your heels up, grab a glass of ice tea and do a little shopping this weekend during our Beat the Heat sale.  Check out banberry PLACE for details.  Shipping will commence on Tuesday.

Have a great weekend!

Comments

[Grammie Annie]

Love the blog check it from time to time just to see how big the kids are getting and how grown up they are becoming. Sure miss them a ton. Love the dog and G did a great job. The furniture for O looks good and will even lot better when you two are finished. M with those brown eyes will melt anyones heart lol Speaking of different. I talking with Special Education when one teacher mentioned a writing disablility. Now not to say that is my Mr. Jackson but the information is what I wanted to pass on to you just for knowledge. She thought it was called "writting out put disability" the child she knows now uses a notebook lap top and it really helped him. Just wanted to get this infomation out to you is all. I love you all and miss you a ton. As each adventure comes and goes we grow and become a better person, remember to take a minute to see the simple things each day and a minute or two for yourself my sweet daughter. Love ya mom

[Erin]

love LULU - think I need to make Aurora a "my first doll" have any patterns for that?

[Cousin Abby]

thats way cute!! I totally want one!