Sewing 101

Do you ever the urge to learn something new? Well, I did, which is why I have decided to start sewing. My main focus is going to be purses, totes, etc. Why? Because it's fun.. they'll make great gifts, they're cute and I want to.

Step #1: Meet with the professionals. CHECK (Thank you, to a certain Southern Belle who lives in the little castle.)

Step #2: Go to Hobby Lobby and come up with the cutest possible patterns and fabric selections! CHECK (not too difficult a task for two interior designers)

Step #3: Learn to sew. Yikes! I need to learn to cut straight!

Okay, here are the untrained, unplanned, (very) rough first attempts:


Neither of these are finished. And there's a good chance they never will be.

On to Step #4: Finish the Teddy Bear you started 4 months ago. Yes, this is for our one year old niece, Riley, and no, it is not quite finished (See completely spread legs... this is not how they are supposed to be, but don't worry, Riley, I will fix them.)


All of the materials on the Bear, besides the Knoll Felt nose, are from Riley's Crib Bumper Pad.


Step #5: Begin first "real" attempt at a purse, only under the supervision of the Instructor. Et Voila, you have a back panel of the purse. Cute, right? And we have Amy Pursemaker, I mean Shoemaker, to thank for those perfect pleats!


Step #6+: Don't stop there! Keep crankin' em out! Stay tuned for another creation in these colorful colorways!

Poor Tibby

Tuesday, June 16
4:38pm

Amy drops me off at home after work, as usual, when I spot my car. Next to her is a large branch. I think, "That branch is awfully close to my car..." and then I look. Poor Tibby has been the sad victim of a wind storm. A HUGE branch fell and busted out her back windshield. :(

Exhibit A:
And The Culprit, Exhibit B:
But now, a week later, the story comes to a happy ending. She is fixed up and good as new! Tibby, you go through a lot girl... you're a real trooper.

Meet Chip and Bugsy

Chip is 6. He is a miniature Beagle. Bugsy is 1. He is a guinea pig. They are both quite hairy.

Meet the Shooks

Hello! We are Jamie and Lucas and we are pleased to see that you have visited our Blog! A quick summary: Lucas and Jamie were married in November of 2006. We are having a great time living in Kirkwood and enjoying these early years of our marriage. Lucas is an accountant and Jamie is an interior designer. Our Beagle, Chip, is a brat... and is always keeping us laughing!