Winner winner!

 The winner is, Jennifer B, who said:

these are adorable! the monkey pants made me laugh out loud :)

Thank you to all who entered and for all the great comments!

Terra's Treasures Pattern GIVEAWAY-CLOSED

With the kids back at school, who couldn't use a new sewing pattern?  Terra at Terra's Treasures is giving away one PDF sewing pattern of your choice from her shop.

Here's a little bit about Terra:

I'm a stay at home mom of two wonderful little boys and a darling girl. I've been sewing since I was a little girl. My mom gave my sister and I scraps of fabric and a needle and thread. I didn't start making my own patterns till I had my first son, I had things I wanted for him and couldn't find in the store in the colors I wanted. So I tried to find a pattern for it, and couldn't. Which got me started. I originally started out selling the things I've sewn, but now I've switched over to selling the patterns I make. I really love coming up with my own designs, and seeing what other people do with it.  

Terra let me try out one her patterns, and I have to tell you, this dress is amazing!  I love the retro style.  The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. 

 So pretty!

To enter the giveaway:

• leave 1 comment 
• be sure to leave your email address
• giveaway closes at midnight on Friday, September 7
• winner will be chosen by the random and notified via email
• good luck!

Back to School Backpack

In the blink of an eye, this little baby girl

became this big girl, heading off to kindergarten. 

The first day was tough, but we all hung in there and she had a great time and can't wait to go back next week.  The backpack she was using seemed too big and heavy for her, so I finally used Rae's instructions to enlarge her toddler backpack and made a big kid backpack. 

Miss M picked the fabric and was happy with the result.  I'm curious to see how it holds up on the back and forth trips to school 5 days a week. 

If nothing else, at least I know I'm sending her off in style, with a little reminder of me on her back.