So far, so good

So here we are. I have to say that I am so glad I have discovered the whole
"making sure the pattern fits you first" thing. It sure makes it easier to have a successful project. It really doesn't look very pretty right now, but I pinned it on and see potential for pretty. I am also glad that I have discovered how important it is to pin and try on before sewing. That is where all the work is. The actual sewing is nothing really. That is the fun part. I feel like I'm making good progress so far, but there is a lot of cobbling ahead of me. Especially with that crazy hat!

In Process

So now that I have finished the Thomas quilt I am already moving on, or back to, the 1400's gown. I have another deadline. Me and deadlines... huh ah. A good idea in theory, but whew, it makes me sweat. So I am diving right into this one because I only have about 5 weeks to finish it. Not a lot of time for a mom who does this in her free time. Especially when I am making the pattern up as I go. That is the catch. I am further than I remembered however, so I am encouraged. I already have the bodice pattern made and the sleeves cut. I cut the bodice today, so I plan to do a little sewing and a little scheming and see how far I can get!

It always takes longer than you think

Here is the completed Thomas quilt with a happy E already making use of it. I debated about hand sewing the binding and about 1/4 of the way through it was wishing I had decided to do it with the machine for a less than ideal finish. That would have taken an hour. The hand binding took a week, but it looks very nice and she is very happy to finally have her quilt all for herself.