If I was smart.....

I would have split this up into at least 3 different posts but.....oh well.

First, here is Miss Maisy on her first day of school. She requested a Lady Bug outfit that matched her earrings. I think I may have solidified some unrealistic expectations with this simple skirt and shirt. You know, like "Mom can make me a brand new outfit by tomorrow even though it's already eight o'clock at night". Yep, I totally reinforced that one. But I figure she won't be excited to wear the clothes I make for her for too much longer so I'll keep doing it as long as I can.

Second, Here is Captain Stinky on his first day of Preschool.
Lord help me.

Now, here is an actual pattern review!!! Woo hoo!

This is a Heather Bailey Halter Apron Pattern that I made for my sister in law, Brenda.

(photo courtesy of Maisy)

You all know how picky I am when it comes to patterns and well, I loved this one. It was simple to read and assemble. There were a ton of pictures to go with each step and it was all very clear. I highly recommend this pattern to anyone who has a moderate amount of sewing skills. You'll love the results. I did and it's super hard to give this apron up.

Last is me being all braggy and showing off some super awesome fabric....

How do you know you have a fabric addiction?
When family members go to a foreign country and asks you what you'd like and your answer is "FABRIC!"...then you might have a problem.

So...Hooray for fabrics from Amsterdam and in-laws who don't think you're crazy!!!
The apple fabrics are an awesome jersey material that will become a skirt and possibly as shirt.

The beauties below were a total impulse buy while at Sarah's. Each little scenario has a snarky little comment that is fabric related. My favorite is "I told him it was unwise to make me choose between him and my fabric. I will miss him though". Matt has requested that I frame that little panel so he can put it in his office. You gotta love a man who gets it or at least is willing to laugh about it.

And so it begins, the very first quilt for ME is documented. It'll have to wait until after Christmas but having it here makes me happy.

So do you have any fabric love or embarrassing fabric stories??
I'd love to hear them.