F&S Fabrics

Had the morning off, so decided to check out F&S fabrics, which was featured on Project Runway-Season 1. Very nice selection. It's on Pico near Overton. The clearance F&S across street was great. Got some beatiful wool fabric for $9.99/yd. Wider than usual, so a REAL bargain.

November BWOF Brocade top

A very easy pattern. Will make a little longer next time & tweak the sleeves a bit. Loved it.

November 2007 BWOF #111

Christmas Eve - Knit hats for all the kids

I was knitting up until the very last minute.

The Knot Webpage w/ info on our Wedding

For those of you invited & attendng our Wedding, here is a link for additional info on our Wedding.

http://weddings.theknot.com/pwp/view/co_details.aspx?coupleid=8146336761778125&guestpassword=

Christmas Lights

Sunday went to see Christmas lights w/ CT & listened to Christmas music. Can't believe Christmas is already here.
Between planning the Wedding & the holidays, we've both been VERY busy.

I still need to finish the baby quilt for T's new little Mav.

I Am Legend

Saw I Am Legend Saturday w/ CT & his parents. I REALLY liked it. That night I had nightmares about what it'd be like living that way. Creepy.

Christmas cookies

Went w/ friend S to Denio's Farmer's market Saturday Am. Bought some GORGOUS burgundy material for drapes. There is an East Indian family there that sells really nice material at great prices.
Afterwards, we had to eat, so we went to Red Lobster. Yummy!
Target was scary w/ all the frantic holiday shoppers.
Finally we found the ingredients for the cookies we made for S's cookie exchange party on Sunday. They were this chocolate death type cookie. More like a cookie-brownie hybrid. Yumm!
We watched Waitress, which S had ordered from Netflix awhile ago but never could sit down to watch. It was ok. Kinda weird.
I also gave S a tutorial on her new sewing machine. She's making some cute baby clothes. I may have created a monster, she is interested in seeing which patterns I have to make something for her self. This is how it all starts. I'm creating sewing/quilting converts along my way. A couple of years ago, I started a few co-workers onto quilting.

My cousin Marc finalist on Totalpopstar.com

My cousin is a finalist on www.totalpopstar.com. Vote for him!

Land of lost sewing projects

I really like this boucle material top. I had to sew it w/ a thin brown material because it was soo difficult to sew w/, the threads coming apart. But, after I made the covered buttons & put them on, I love it. Will probably wear w/ a nice pair of jeans.

I finished the brown shirt awhile ago, I just didn't post it because it didn't turn out the way I hoped it would. I've read other posts where people had similar problems that I did. I made a size smaller, & it still came out gigantic & frumpy.

Nephew L w/ Daddy

ok, I'm pretty sure he is the most beautiful boy in the world. Has been verified by many.

Nephew L w/ hat I made him

w/ Sis M

Disneyland

CT & I spent Sunday at Disneyland & CA Adventure. We're getting our $ out of the annual pass. D.L. isn't just for kids, we had a great time. The Aladdin Live show at CA Adventure is a definite must-see! Rainforest cafe has 3 levels. Will go back to see the Christmas parade.

Folsom Zoo

CT & I went to the Folsom Zoo Sunday & saw some great animals. I think this place is often overlooked.
http://www.folsom.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/zoo/
They had tigers, bears (were sleeping when we were there), wolves (we were there during feeding time. yikes!!), birds, monkeys, cute little woodland creatures, and a pasture area w/ all types of animals hanging together (huge potbelly pigs, deer, BIG dogs, goats, sheep and a horse. They were all happy to be in the same enclosure together. It was cool how they all got along & were even playing w/ each other).

Burda World of Fashion Yoga Pants

These yoga pants are from the November 2007 BWOF magazine & were VERY easy to make. 3 pattern pieces sews up in no time. I made a black pair for my Mom & a dark charcoal for me. They are so comfy. The bootleg cut is very flattering. Plus, you can wear them out & not look frumpy.

leg cut

My 1st Burda WOF pattern from Magazine

Made the pants in a black, thin non-stretchy fabric.

It probably took 2 hours, start to finish to make these pants. Including tracing the pattern.

Next pair I make will be in a little thicker fabric w/ stretch to it. Otherwise, the band doesn't fit quite right. Very cute & easy pattern! Will post pix soon.

Nephew L

New nephew "L" w/ sister "M".

What a cutie!

Burda World of Fashion Magazine

Got my 1st issue!!!

There are sooooooooo many great patterns in here. Would love to find a back issue for October.

Made CT a wizard costume. Will post pix later.

Found our Wedding photographer

http://www.chuckrobertsphoto.com
Does some really great artistic photos.

Logan w/ baby hat I made

In this picture, Logan is only 5 days old! How cute.

I pulled out my knitting needles for the special occasion & knitted up this cute baby cap.

I have an order for exact replicas for Mom & Sis.

I'll try & post a picture of the quilt I made him soon.

Found our Wedding favors

will have these custom w/ our names & Wedding date. Will probably fill w/ red Hershey kisses.

Found our Wedding Centerpieces

Will probably put some red roses w/ filler in them

Party for baby Logan

Found a venue for Wedding Reception!

Booked it for Feb. 2nd 2008!!!