Christmas in October

On Facebook I posted that I was doing Christmas sewing before Halloween.  Several people left sarcastic comments about how they hate when this happens.  Obviously, they are not sewers.  I jumped the gun on Christmas sewing when I saw the Melly Sews free robe pattern.  Last year I found this green flannel.  There were only two yards left.  I wasn't sure what to do with it, but I wanted it.  So I stashed it.  It came in handy this year when my oldest started trying to wear the 9 month baby bathrobe after shower time.

 Right now the sleeves are way too long, but that's okay.  I want this robe to last at least two years.

Lumpy Butt

 Pumpkins, babies, boots, and my new favorite cape!

Hubby likes to take pictures of landscapes and buildings.  He does a good job with that.  Taking pictures of people...not so much.  The Oliver and S Woodland Stroll cape got finished a few weeks back and the weather suddenly cooled so that I could wear it.  I asked hubby to take photos of me in it.  He did.  But he forgot to mention that my phone was in my pocket or that my butt looked all lumpy.  We need to work on his photo assistant roll.  I guess you can't complain too much about free help.

Frozen Finish

I love a finish.  Here is our little red head in her frozen dress.  The top is a boys' 3T top.  I cut three inches off the sleeves and cut out the collar.  I then took some underwear elastic I had laying around, (I may have 70 yards of underwear elastic) and finished the cuffs and collar.  I also pleated the collar.  There is so much more I want to learn about working with knits.  Wish there were time for mommy to go to sewing school.  Until then, I'll just keeping reading blogs.