Saturday, April 4, 2009

another hunt and some sewing

Today we were supposed to have 2 Easter egg hunts, but one of them got moved to another day due to weather. But there was still one that was going to be on whether rain or shine, so of course we were there. This one is put on by the Township, and it seems like every year, it is blasted cold! I didn't get many pictures because it was so cold, and I was the one out there helping my frozen children pick up eggs. The pictures don't really show too much of how WINDY and cold it was. I think if it wasn't so windy, it wouldn't have been so bad. Jon, kept asking if it was really worth it to be freezing to death, just so that we could get a handful of candy. Probably not, but we will always remember it!

Then I finally got around to some of my sewing projects that I wanted to do. These little dresses are made out of bandannas. SO easy! Seriously took less than 15 mins. to do. But when I put them on Liv, the first thought that came to mind was, "They look like miniature moo-moos." And then the ribbons are supposed to be in bows, which makes them look a lot cuter, but Livy liked to grab at them and pull them, so they are just in knots.
I kind of have my own little tradition, that is, with each child I make them a little quilt. This one I tried a couple of different things. I did a ruffle edge, and then did the fray blocks. Which all went pretty smoothly. I kind of wondered about the yellow though, but I think I really like it.

7 comments:

The Hulls said...

Good job on the dresses and the quilt! I love the colors you chose! Man the wind was crazy at the Easter egg hunt, but it was fun none the less!

kate said...

i love those little dresses! you make the cutest things.

Donene said...

The quilt is adorable! I love the colors and the little dresses are very cute. I am sorry the weather was so bad, it wasn't very great here either if that makes you feel any better.

Rachel said...

Very cute! Livy kindof looks like a supermodel with the way she is walking!

Josie said...

Great job on your quilt! It is so cute! You are so super talented Mel!

jenni said...

omgosh, your quilt looks so cozy! cute idea with the bandannas!

Jordan said...

Mel, do you have the pattern to those dresses? YOu have to show me how to make them. they are DARLING. I love your quilt too. You are so crafty.