What I Did At School Today

Vote for Me!!!!

June 27, 2008

I actually managed to get something done! And take pictures! Truthfully? I get a lot of things done each day, they just don't involve sewing. I change a ton of diapers, prepare meals, do dishes, sometimes I even do laundry, and occasionally I manage a shower. It's a really big deal to me that I found the time to sew a skirt...

That skirt up there will be on display at Harper's Fabric and Quilt Company during the month of July for their skirt competition. I entered it for best original design. If you live in the area, please do me a favor and make your way to Harper's during July to vote. Winners will be chosen by the viewing public. I haven't seen the other skirts, so while I'd love it if you voted for me, there may be some other original design you just have to pick over mine. While you're there, enjoy Harper's; they have a ton of quality fabrics.

The skirt is made of quilting cottons. I used about a yard and a half of the main fabric and just two fat quarters of each of the others. The design was simple; the wrap around skirt flairs at the bottom through the addition of inset triangles of a contrasting fabric between strips of the main fabric. I simply rounded the corners and created a bias tape like top binding the extends to create the ties. If you want more details, leave a comment and I'll see what I can do for you.

Here's a detail shot so you can see the fabrics a little better:

In other news, an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is making its way through our church, and subsequently, my family. So, I've been a little under the weather and up for extra nighttime feedings with the baby at the same time. That was the worst sore throat I've had since I had my tonsils out in high school! And the risk of infecting others has caused my cousin to cancel her trip to see us. I, frankly, urged her not to come, but I'm really going to miss the time we would have had together. She was planning on being here over the Fourth while hubby is out of town to shoot a wedding in California. While I'll miss her help with the kids, it's her company I'll miss the most.

I even took extra pictures today so I'll have things to post when I have time over the next few days. Maybe I am getting the hang of this two kids thing...

I'm sooooooooooo sad. I'm going to miss you guys too! Give the little guys a big hug and a kiss for me! We'll schedule it for in the fall. I'd vote for you if I could be there.