Tuesday, March 9, 2010

KANSAS CITY STAR!

This is the picture that was in the Kansas City Star this morning! I didn't even know it was in there until someone face booked me about it. Apparently someone took this picture at Addie Rose Boutique. This is just one of the several photos of children's clothing that was featured in the FYI section. To bad it didn't mention my blog site. Oh well-it's still exciting! You can go to www.kansascitystar.com and see all of the adorable kid's clothing.

Jules




Thursday, March 4, 2010

NEW FABRIC = HAPPY LADY!

I made another trip to Sarah's fabrics in Lawrence yesterday and look what I came home with. I would have spent much more time there but I took my baby and he wasn't a happy camper. I was walking around the store holding him and holding huge bolts of fabric in the other hand quickly trying to decide what went with what and what I was going to do with each print. Even though it was a bit stressful I think I came away with pretty good choices. I'm still not sure what I am going to do with all of it but I have some ideas.

Here are some pictures of the dress I finished yesterday:
Whatcha think?

Monday, March 1, 2010

WHAT I WOULD TELL THEM

What I would tell them (if I knew what to say)
You are a miracle
And I have to love you this fiercely; so tht you can feel it even after you leave for school, or even while you are asleep, or even after you childhood becomes a memory.
You'll forget all this when you grow up. But it's okay.
Being a mother means having your heart broken.
And it means loving and losing and falling apart and coming back together.
And it's the best there is. And also, sometimes, the worst.
Sometimes you won't have anyone to talk to.
Sometimes you'll wonder if you've forgotten who you are.
But you must remember this: What you're doing matters.
And you have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs.
The truth is, being a woman is a gift. Tenderness is a gift. Intimacy is a gift. And nurturing the good in this world is a nothing short of a privilege.
That's why I have to love you this way. So I can give what I have to you. So that you can carry it in your body and pass it on.
I have watched you sleep. I've kissed you a million times. And I know something that you don't yet: you are writing the story of your only life every single minute of every day. And my greatest hope for you, sweet child, is that I can teach you how to write a good one.

I read these words on debsphotographs.com blog and I had to pass them on. These words are so powerful and I read them at a time when I really needed to read them. Being a mom isn't glamorous but it is the BEST job in the world. I wouldn't change a thing!



Jules




Sunday, February 28, 2010

Wow! I have neglected this blog for awhile. To be honest I haven't even sewn anything in weeks. I finally started making some diaper clutch's and now I can't stop! I feel like I have had some symptoms of SAD (seasonal affective disorder). It has been so gray and dreary here for months not to mention FREEZING! Last weekend we had an ice storm that was actually really pretty to look at. EVERYTHING was covered in ice.
When the sun hit it just right it really sparkled

I have basically been hibernating. Me and my kids need to get outside and out of the house! I am so ready for spring. There are some signs of spring despite the cold temperatures. It is starting to get darker much later in the evening. This is a sure sign that spring is approaching. Daylight savings is in a couple of weeks and I can't wait. These shirts are my attempt to pretend it is springy.





Notice the bird theme. I have always loved pictures of birds and I love them on little onesies. Again......I really don't like making these ruffle butt onesies but they always turn out so cute and people buy them up. I am going to try to make a few more today but we will see how far I get! I have also made these diaper clutch's and these burp rags.
Man, I really missed my sewing machine. I love the calm, peace and creativity that it provides. Happy Sunday!

Jules











Monday, January 25, 2010

CRAFTHOPE FOR HAITI


How was your weekend? Mine was AWESOME! I got to go on a quick get away w/ my husband. You never really realize how much you need something like that every now and then. It was really good to get away and just relax a little. I missed the kiddos but I needed to hang with their Dad ALONE for a minute! It really was just what we needed. Now I am home and rejuvenated.

I heard about this awesome charity called crafthope for Haiti today. You can donate items to be sold and 100% of the proceeds go to an organization called Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders aid in over 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect or catastrophe. You can learn more about it at http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/. I plan to donate this

and a shirt very similar to this...

Crafthope set up a shop on www.etsy.com. If you need any really different, hand made items please visit etsy and buy something to help the people of Haiti! I feel bad but I can't even watch the news regarding Haiti. It is just too devastating for me. I really, truly can't imagine living there and going through all that they are going through. I try to imagine my family and my loved ones having to face what Haiti is facing. It really brings me to tears just trying to imagine it. There is ALOT of interesting things for sale to benefit Haiti. Check it out!

Jules



Thursday, January 21, 2010

BLOG SLACKER!

I have been a blog slacker this past week. In fact I have been a crafty, sewing slacker this week as well. Life has just gotten in the way. I have been too busy being a single mama. My husband has been out of town most of the week and I just haven't had time to do any sewing! I did get to drop my kiddos off at my Dad's house tonight and go to a much needed haircut appointment. Maddie's Closet is right next door to where I get my haircut and I couldn't help but snap some pictures of my blanket in the window. I also snapped up some pictures of my onesies all folded up on this table. I know you can't really see what is on the onesies but trust me they are CUTE!


I know the picture is awful but it was the best I could get. I also got some shots of the store window display. If I had a daughter this store would be a dream. It is so girly and fun. Don't get me wrong-the boy stuff is cute too. There is just something about really girly clothes that I love. I do have a project in the works that needs to be completed next week....stay tuned!

Jules

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

GREETINGS!




Hello! I wanted to post pictures of the PJ/Lounge pants that my son begged me to make. This was the easiest project. I didn't even hem the pants. I didn't hem them for two reasons....1)fleece doesn't fray and 2) I made them too short! I followed the pattern to a T and the pants are right at the ankle. If I were to make a hem they would be total highwaters. Luckily for me my 5 year old doesn't even know what a hem is! My 7 year old now wants some and I think I will do the same thing in keeping them unhemmed. They are "lounge" pants so who cares. They are super comfy. My son wore them for 2 days in a row straight. We had some snow days and he just stayed in his PJ's! I finally had to peel them off of him to wash him and the pants. I am glad he likes them.
I am in the process of sewing several things to take over to Maddie's Closet. I will post pictures when I am done. I went over there today to see what has sold so far and several of my things were bought. That made me happy!
Jules