Little Mermaid Dress - Ready to Wear

This is one of those little dresses that you just sew up the back. It comes already hemmed and every thing on the bolt. I bought this one at Walmart. You just have them cut what you need - sew up the back - add ribbons for ties and it is ready to wear. How cute is my little mermaid Lilypie?





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Kid Craft #6 - Lily painting "Stained Glass" Monster Tag

This little stained glass monster tag came in a little kit. I think it was called Camp Monster. Lily took such care getting it just right. When she finished she hung it on her little backpack.

Revamped Vase

While gathering things for my yardsale - I ran across several vases that had accumulated under the kitchen sink. A couple were unusual enough that I thought would sell "as is" but I found this one that was your typical plain jane style - just clear glass. I thought to myself - no one is going to buy this - and just started to stuff it back in its place - then thought why not spiff it up?

So...I spray painted it aqua and white  and then just took a few colors of the bottled fabric paint and made some squigglies - (that is a technical term, you know) and tied some matching tulle around the neck. Now I kind of like it. I am still going to put it in my yardsale - if it sells - great - if not - I have a new and improved vase that will match the decor in my sewing/craft room.

Upcycle Ugly Insulated Bag

I attended a workshop last year and they gave us these ugly insulated bags - although they came with lots of fun goodies. When I got home I just threw mine in the closet and forgot about it. I ran across it again today and was about to toss it when  I realized it really is a pretty good bag - just ugly.

I cut some fabric using pinking shears and glued it to the canvas pocket with fabric glue and then added ribbon. Looks much better now!

Singing About My Singer {Sewing Machine}

I realized I never have posted a photo of my new sewing machine. The one that is in the picture at the bottom of my blog is of my old one. I bought this one right after we redid the sunroom and turned it into a sewing/craft room. I have been really happy with it. It is so easy to fill and load the bobbin (my last one was a pain in the patootie)

Here is the item description:
The SINGER Stylist 7258 Sewing Machine boasts an array of features that make creating elegant garments and gifts for yourself and others fun and exciting. Set up is a breeze with horizontal thread delivery, automatic needle threader and top drop–in bobbin. With 100 stitch patterns and 6 styles of fully automatic 1–step buttonholes, creating one–of–a–kind pieces that express your personality is a breeze. The Stylist also includes adjustable stitch length & width, programmable needle up/down, easy push button stitch selection, bright LED work light, free arm with accessory storage, feed dog cover (for free motion sewing) and 10 presser feet to accommodate any sewing project.

• Features: Automatic Needle Threader, Portable, Free Arm, Built-In Storage, Built-In Thread Cutter, Computerized, Multi-Style Buttonhole, Stitch, Width, Length Adjustments, Reverse Stitch, Built-In Light
• Includes: Extra Presser Feet, Seam Ripper, Screwdriver, Spool Holder, Bobbins, Feed Cover, Owner's Manual
• Number of Stitch Patterns: 100
• Bobbin Type: Top Drop-In
• Buttonhole Steps: 1 Step
• Presser Feet Included: Blind Stitch Foot, General Purpose Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Embroidery and Darning Foot, Zipper Foot, Overcast Foot, Rolled Hem Foot
• Dimensions: 12.0 " H x 15.0 " W x 7.5 " D
• Warranty Description: 25 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty

You can see where I ordered it from here