construction

After continual requests for a construction vest, I finally went to the fabric store, bought bright orange fabric and reflector tape and came up with this.
Front

Back

Asher actually did have the final say in the design. We picked out several pictures of construction men and he decided which direction the reflection tape should go.

If you are in need of home or road repairs, please call Asher at 555-0000! :)

red button

So, I am trying to finish up my advent calendar (that actually was started last year pre-Christmas) but I can't seem to finish it because of this one little item....a red button!! Actually, I need 25 red buttons that look like this one. I have searched the internet for hours and am done with it!! I have been to Joann's who had 18 of green and red but the greens didn't match and well, I need 25 NOT 18!! This is getting ridiculous and I have spent so much time on this that I have to see it completed. So, if you are out there and know where I can get this button (I will even take a Christmas green at this point), please help me!!!

Cloth Napkins

My friend Rebecca has started her own business making organic cotton blankets. The story behind the blankets is beautiful...you'll have to ask me about it sometime. So, I have been wanting to come up with an easy project for sewing since I am getting back into it. I decided cloth napkins would be an easy start. Rebecca had some leftover scraps from her blankets; a friend in the neighborhood wanted some napkins for her upcoming progressive dinner; I was asked to make them. Above is the finished project. My friend Carrie sent me a napkin tutorial that helped me get started. I might try and tackle a few of the other type of napkins for my next project.

It's beginning to look a lot like...

Valentine's Day!! My friend, Carrie, made a cute heart garland made of felt and so I decided to try one myself. The results are above. It was so easy! I am back to sewing again...I think the last time I sewed was in high school or even earlier.
I also made these hearts to hang from our lights. Another, quick and cheap project...wax paper and red crayon shavings! Anyone else have any good Valentine's decoration ideas?