The Sun Dress Endevours: Comedy of Errors. . . by Duck Momma



Two of the three vintage sewing machines that kicked off our sewing party. 1961 missing a bobbin shuttle. 1968 jammed. 1980 something actually functioning!



Trying to sew in lining that matched the actual material. . . not the best plan

Fussing with the flounce the FIRST  time. . .

Dressed with room to spare

So pretty! And absolutely HUGE. Guess its off with the flounce and back to the cutting board . Time to remeasure and stitch. A seam ripper is a girls best friend (maybe not best. . . how about handy acquaintance?)

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April Showers by Duck Momma

Its only warmed up a few degrees and I'm jumping up and down! I cannot wait for spring! I want to throw open my windows and clear out the winter gloom. In all my excitment, I started thinking about how much I love spring rain. It makes me so happy. So I decided to make my own version of a rain stick for Goose. I wanted it to be interesting to touch, see, and hear.

I started with an empty oatmeal container. I used dry brown rice and little navy beans for my "rain". I used more rice than beans, but I played with lots of different options before deciding on this. I glued the lid on tight after adding "rain" and taped it for good measure. I wrapped the whole pod in blue satin like material I had laying about. I sort of wrapped it like a gift or candy, sewing it tightly at one end.

I then added felt clouds and stitched them with a blanket stitch and lightly stuffed them to make them puffy. I cut out blue felt rain drops and sewed them on but left the ends floppy so they can be tugged on. I was so pleased with the end result, and so was Goose! Altough I think it will be much more interesting when we can actually observe and talk about rain later down the road.

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Upcycle project 1: Sweater Bear by Duck Momma

I am that person. You know, the one who gets attached to everything, inanimate objects not excluded. I cried when I sold my car (which I had named Tallulah ) and I have my grandmother's wedding cake topper. I know I'm already in trouble as a mom, every thing she does is going to be precious ... better invest in a big scrap book!
But finding sentimental value in things is not always a bad thing, and it can fuel creative inspiration and outlet. For example I had an old brown sweater that I just loved. It was so warm and comforting but it just wasn't quite wearable any longer. But maybe I would have a purpse later so in the craft supply closet it went. Low and behold a bear shaped pillow turned up. I wasn't quite sure what I was doing but I dove in. Nothing a few stiches, ribbon, and lots of stuffing can't fix. For the bear's tummy I used a shirt I bought from an artist on Etsy. Its a maternity shirt I wore with Goose. It is so sweet but it doesn't work post baby.
The end product isn't perfect, but very sweet and functional. I get to display something I was proud of as something I'm currently proud of.

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