One Simple Bliss

  Here is a stuffed horsed I made for my daughter. This was my first try using a pattern I made out of newspaper. There are a few things that I need to tweek before I make another one, but overall, I am very pleased. Next time I am going to add a tail, and a patch on the back to look like a saddle.  Maybe even some ears too. You can also add a horn if you want to make a unicorn. There are a lot that can be added on to this little guy! If any of you would like to make one, it is super easy!!I will have to add a tutorial soon. It is a big hit with the munchkin! She just loves her horsey! I am looking to make an elephant next!

Since I had some blue fabric left over from making the curtains from the baby shower, I decided to make the little one an Alice dress. It actually was pretty easy to do, even for an amateur sewer like myself! Here is what I did. This is the finished dress with apron.   First you will need to cut out your pieces. You can make you own pieces by following the steps in the ruffle dress  TUTORIAL . You may want to read this tutorial first for all the steps, since I will be running through these quickly. The only piece not included is the collar. That will be in the second tutorial on the Alice dress, along with the apron instructions.  Also, I cut a V in the back of the bodice. I will attach a button for closure. I did this, so it will slip on over my daughter's head, and I didn't want to add a zipper or multiple buttons. :)  Once you have your pieces cut, you will need to press the casings for the sleeves. Go ahead and fold it over once.   Then press with the iron.   

  When I do laundry, I always forget to check the pockets before I throw them in the washer/dryer. Luckily I haven't washed anything that I really needed, or something that would ruin the clothes. But every once in a while I do find some money! So now I have a change jar next to the washer and dryer. :) Every time I find any of this stuff I drop it in my jar. One day I might have enough to buy some... hmmm, maybe more laundry detergent?! ...so the way I see it, is that I get paid to do my own laundry! Nothing is better than finding money. Well, yes there is something better... finding CLEAN money! Happy Friday! I sure am having a great Friday... as of 2:30am, I am a new auntie! I've been wanting to make a baby quilt for my little nephew for some time now, but I haven't found the time to do so.. and now that he decided to make his debut a few weeks early, I am really behind! Time to get sewing!!