Onesie is the Loneliest Number

I’ve been hanging on to this pink flowery onesie from Old Navy for 4 years now and finally tonight did something with it. Maybe it’s the heat (HOT!) or perhaps I’m just dizzy with the precious hours alone I got today while both my kiddos were in school, but I was looking through my scrap piles while working on a different project (more on that later) and found this onesie. A snip, a few stiches,  and presto chango! I turned that lonely onesie into a great late summer dress!

I’m seeing lots of misplaced and put aside projects finally getting done in my foreseeable future. What projects are you excited about finishing now that the kids are back in school?

Sack Lunch

I did not hand make my children’s lunch boxes this year. Instead we went for these super cute Zoo Lunchies from Skip Hop that we found at Grasshopper. Aren’t they adorable! PZ is the bee and Quinby chose the penguin. I especially love how compact they are. There’s also a mesh pocket inside just perfect for a cloth napkin, utensils, and a little love note.

Did you choose handmade or store bought this year?

First Day Back

First Day Back to Preschool

Quinby’s first day back to preschool was yesterday. We were all so excited! I made her this little kitty cat dress with Sevenberry pinstripes and Tammis Keefe reproduction kitty fabric.

This dress was also a first for me. I made bias tape for the neckline! Super easy and looks way nicer than the store bought plain.

First Day of Kindergarten

Today is PZ’s first day of Kindergarten, (sigh). I’m a bit of an emotional wreck this morning. Plus I’m EXHAUSTED! Does any Mama sleep the night before their child’s first day of school? Well, I sure didn’t. She didn’t get much sleep either so I’m hoping she doesn’t drag her way through the day.

Happy back to school everybody!