Fall is in the air

Since July---that is the last time I posted to this blog.  Summer has finally made an exit and it is pleasant to be outdoors. I have made some improvements to the back yard lately, including the removal of the hot tub and have reclaimed the deck.  Now for dining and evenings by the Fire pit, it will be used more often.   It is nice to sit outdoors and write, and enjoy a morning cup of coffee.  During the heat of the summer, I have polished the Airstream, completed the reno, and we took our first trip to the coast.  It was a beastly summer of sweltering heat, but none the less, chores are there to be done.  Done, they are.  Now for some relaxing and enjoying the fall weather. I got back intoo the studio for the first time, yesterday.  Sewing makes my heart sing.  I love creating new things, and dreaming of the possibilities.  More later.

Renovating our Airstream

After putting it on the market for a month, It did not sell.  I am glad, because that gives me the opportunity to really re do it.  First off, Out with the old flooring, and in with new laminate.  Out with the original sofa, in with 2 comfy chairs. Still deciding which ones to use. So then on to the all new painted interior. Really makes a big difference. To date, I am approximately 3/4 finished..  Ordered the fabric for the custom drapes that I will make, and the G-slides that hold them in the original track.  I am excited about  making them, to truly give it the custom look I am going for. It is my desire to find a good graphic artist, to do some airbrush work on the exterior.  If I can't find one, well I will consider doing it myself.
this photo is a preview of where I am for now. Living room~more to follow after completion.

Serger Bag and the dress it goes with

While visiting with a friend in NY, I went to her work one day with her, and saw this really cute serger bag, this is my interpretation of it-

Sundresses

 for my Great granddaughter, Lily, I made these two. She is 3 now, and full of energy.  These shoud serve her well, and be cool enough for the hot Texas summers. See link below for instructions and pattern, from Sewing with Nancy
http://www.nancysnotions.com/category/id/101962/102983.do?extid=100626

Vintage Airstream 76-front view

going into the Sewing Zone

For the last 3 days, literally I have been sewing. My trip to N Y inspired me to get back at it. After seeing my friends Great Viking/Husqvarna sewing machine, and finding some really great patterns, on sale, I just could not wait to sit down and sew.  Here are 3 of the things I have made so far.  Still have lots of Ideas and lots of fabrics to decide on. My way of relaxing....

Trip to New York 2010

Well it was just about perfect. Great weather, good friend, and lots to see and do. After spending the day walking and seeing and doing, everything, we managed to get back home, I have to say, I understand why people wear the T shirt that says, I  heart NY.  I even bought a couple.  Many great  experiences, and very friendly people on the subway and on the train.  I must say I was most impressed with just how clean the city was.  One would think that after walking around in the flip flops all day, well, you know, usually the result is dirty feet.   Mine were just majorly swollen. but clean as they were when I started the day, Amazing, that a city so large has made such a great improvements in that area.