2 DOWN AND TONS TO GO!

Okay-here are 2 blankets done but I still have lots more to do. I did these both yesterday. I have been frustrated today because I haven't been able to do any sewing. I just feel like I can't get my head above water today. I just feel like my to do list is 1 million miles long and I can't catch up. It is mainly because of a fussy baby that won't take good naps today. Poor baby got some shots yesterday and I think his chunky little thighs still hurt. I have the next 2 projects lined up and ready to go in the sewing room so as soon as I am done I will post pics. Have a good Thursday!

Jules

SNEAK PEEK

I have been a bit out of sewing commission for the last couple of weeks. My trusty sewing machine failed me. It worked fine one day and then the next day it was broken! It has been in the shop getting fixed. I must say it was a nice little break. I am ready to put her to good use now though!

I had the privilege of shopping at Sarah's Fabric's in Lawrence, Ks. on Saturday. Lawrence is only a 40 minute drive for me and it is well worth it. The first time I stepped into her store I just stood there staring. There is the largest selection of fabrics I have ever seen. I actually get a little overwhelmed when I go there. Millions of thoughts go racing around in my head. Ideas come flooding in to the point where I never know where to start. I always leave there with great fabrics and great ideas. This trip was specifically for blanket making fabrics. I am very happy with my purchases. The website is http://www.sarahsfabrics.com/. Here is a sneak peek of what will be transformed into several boutique blankets in the days to come. They will be backed with chenille, minky and rosebud swirl. I will post the pictures when they are done.

I also made the black and pink tutu today. I am really happy how it turned out. Now I just have to think of a shirt to go with it. I hope everyone is having a happy Monday!

Jules

DREARY

Dreary, dreary morning here in Kansas. I had a ROUGH night last night. The baby is teething and was up a TON last night. I am a tired mama today with a really bad head cold. I think my other two boys are just getting over the swine flu. It seems everyone in this city is soooooo sick! I love this time of year but I hate all of the sickness that comes w/ it. At least I did finish everything that needed to be done for the Holiday Mart! If you want more info on the Holiday Mart go to www.holidaymartkc.com. It starts today. I did not do nearly as much as I had planned for but that is okay. Now my focus is on my next show in December. The pictures I posted today are old but I am going to start making some of these flower shirts for the December show. I am also going to try to make more blankets and burp rags for that show. It will be a tiny little show so I don't feel so overwhelmed to get tons and tons made. I am sharing a table with another lady so that should help.

Anyhoo.....School is out today for conferences and I have about 20 people from my husbands office coming over here for dinner tonight so guess what I am doing today....lysoling my house to get rid of germs and trying to clean. We have everything catered so at least I don't have to cook!!! Have a good Thursday.

Jules

Crazy Friday

Today is crazy. I should not be sewing today let alone blogging. I just can't help it though! I really need to get as much done for the holiday mart as I can. We are having a party at our house tomorrow so I should really be cleaning and tidying up around here. I did manage to vaccuum yesterday. I cleaned all the bathrooms today. I have a sick kid I am taking care of and a really fussy baby today. I kinda feel like a chicken with it's head cut off. At least I got these shirts done! My goal was to make at least 40 of the necktie onesies but that is definitely not happening. I think I have a total of 15 neckties and I am quickly running out of time. I have run out of Just Jules labels and have ordered more. They better get here fast or else all of my shirts will be label-less. What do you think of the fleur-de-lis shirt? I think it is cute. I really like the green and brown together. This is my first fleur-de-lis shirt. I guess we will see if people like it or not. Anyway.....I am done w/ my sewing and blogging today! I am off to feed the baby and cook some food. Have a great weekend!

Just some pictures of what I have been sewing today. Actually the ruffle butt onesie is an old picture but wanted to show it because I am obsessed with it. It is really only for the summer months because you can't really put pants on your baby w/ that shirt. I made a couple of the heart shirts w/o the ruffle to try to sell over the winter months. I found another use for the zebra fabric and I am REALLY happy with the outcome! For some reason it looks alot better in person than the picture shows. I really wanted to add a little "bling" to that shirt but I am just really paranoid w/ it being a choking hazard to a baby. I really don't want to get sued!

Anyway.....I am calling it a night. It is only 9:00 and I am super exhausted. I wonder if my baby will ever sleep through the night? At least my husband is back in town and can help me out tonight!

Till next time......Jules

OK-I know these pictures are HORRIBLE. These are a couple of poncho's I have done. I have never really been a peace sign person but for some reason I felt like that black poncho really needed a peace sign on the back. I am dying to get a picture of a child wearing one of these. I have had that zebra fabric FOREVER. I never knew what to do with it, I just knew that I really liked it. Well it finally found it's home! I even made a peace sign tshirt for me with that same fabric. I know it sounds weird but it actually turned out really cute. I will be making more of these and will post more soon. Have a good Tuesday!

Jules

Monday....Blah....

Good morning! A dreary morning but a good morning non the less. It is really cold, rainy and dark this morning. I am supposed to leave and do a kickboxing class in about 30 minutes and I keep trying to tell myself that it is just too cold to leave. I need to get that thought out of my head! Anyway.....I wanted to post these pictures. I made the little "asian" outfit a long time ago. Probably over a year ago. I totally forgot that I had it until I was going through my things. I have someone who wants to buy it so I wanted a picture of it before it is gone. I have actually sold probably three of these outfits. The other picture is of a onesie I am going to try to sell at the Holiday Mart. I am going to make several of them. I think they are really cute and I really hope they sell. Any opinions welcome. I will take good or bad ones! I have alot of sewing to do today and hopefully more photos tomorrow. Happy Monday!

Jules