Meet Lilly

I'm still totally in nesting mode. Except I'm not really nesting, just sewing a lot, cleaning, and encouraging (not nagging) Jake to get our renovations done.

 I finally hemmed my nieces dress from Christmas (remember the nightmare dress?) I finished the purse I had to make for my SIL's sister, I also finished the cutest little outfit that I designed and made so quickly and easily. I can't go into to much detail there because it's going to be a gift. Now I'm back to working on the applique birthday outfit so I can sell some.

 

 

 

Jake talked me into getting a dog. I always said I would never get another animal after the guinea pigs that I couldn't wait to go, and the 2 cats that I am not only allergic to but hate cleaning up after, especially the one that marked his territory on most items in my basement (needless to say he's gone).
Anyway, his friend could not keep her and I'm a big old sap so say hello to Lilly. She is 7 yrs old and fully trained, very friendly and most importantly doesn't jump or go on my furniture.

Savannah is talking a lot more this week. I think I'm getting used to her picky diet which is mostly pasta, chicken nuggets, PB&J, and green beans.

I'm 20 weeks pregnant now and get to find out the sex in 8 days. I can't wait! I'm feeling good except for the sciatica and the heartburn, and we can feel movement on the outside now. This baby seems a lot less active than I remember, but it's still early.

Birthday Onesie

Holy cow! I think I just got my energy back. I feel like sewing all day and I owe it all to my friend Keo who asked me to make her daughter a onesie for her first birthday.

 There it is, such a simple thing to do. She told me people were asking $15 and up for this same thing on Etsy, actually I think this one looks better than the picture she sent me. I couldn't let her spend that much for something so simple, but hey, if other people are selling them why can't I? I've come up with a few idea's on how to spice it up, maybe add some ruffled bloomers, leg warmers as an option. There are so many possibilities and my mind is racing. Since I will no longer be working when baby #2 arrives I'm going to need spending money.
Can you give me some feedback though? Do you prefer the applique stitch around the edges or should I just do a regular stitch outlining the number about 1/4" from the edges on the inside?

We just got back from Myrtle Beach, and it was great. Savannah was a little crankier than normal but there were so many fun things to do and see. She is getting so big isn't she? She still doesn't want to talk, but she is understanding a lot more words.

I'm 18 weeks pregnant now and excited to find out soon whether it's a boy or girl.