Don't worry...it's a gift

No, I haven't changed my allegiance...

I'm still a Vikings fan.  

Little J had a birthday party to go to today for a neighborhood friend. 

The Packer fans on the block.

It seemed fitting that her American Girl doll would be a Green Bay fan as well. 

The gifts should have been opened by now so I think it's safe to post this. 

If not...hey, what are you doing browsing the internet while the party is going on?!?!

Put that smart phone away.

 

Scrappy sleeping bag

I'm really happy with the way all the random fabrics from my scrap bin came together in this American Girl doll sleeping bag.

(etsy)

 

Mint chocolate and pink...

Love this color combo. Makes me think of yummy treats.

See...I have been working a on few things. Just slower to finish any of them during the summer. Too many other fun things to do like go to the beach with the kids.

(etsy)

 

Mama's little helper tea

You may (or may not) have noticed that I have not posted anything since last Wednesday. 

I had intentions of completing projects but my back had other plans. An ice pack, ibuprofen and my chiropractor have been my friends this past week.

While sitting and icing, I've managed to finish The Help.

I like to read the novel before seeing a movie based on the book.

 And this, otherwise not comfortable, chair my friend. It has a nice firm straight back...something none of our the seating seems to provide. 

It's made of elk antlers and is over 100 yrs old. 

I want to recover it in something more interesting than what is currently on it. 

It was my Grandfather's chair. 

He traded an eye exam and glasses for it with a North Dakota Congressman or Governor in the early 1900's. 

I've heard the story both ways. 

Pretty neat, huh! 

It's definitely a conversation piece!!

The reason for the doll in the chair is to show one project that I did complete.

A tiny knit hat for Rosie.

Well my back has had just about enough sitting in front of the computer.

I'll have to go check out the rest of the Tea Tuesday links over at Kimmie's blog later.

 

Did you know...?

That today is George Washington's Birthday? 

Little J did...found on the fridge this morning.

I also thought I'd share another

 American Girl sleeping bag.  

I can't stop sewing. 

 

Sewing like crazy...

I've been sewing like there is no tomorrow. 

I've managed to make a tiny dent in my fabric stash. 

Little J picked out colors for her American Girl doll sleeping bag. Her doll came with a lavender outfit so she has decided that lavender is "Rosie's" favorite color. 

I have one more ready to go and 2 more that are just in need of finishing.   

I'm partial to this red patchwork one myself.

(esty)

Doll sleeping bag

 

For Christmas this year, our daughter received an American Girl Doll. She's been wanting one for years. My only issue is that all the American Girl brand accessories are really spendy just because they have the logo. 

Yesterday I decided that I'd try to make a sleeping bag for her. I grabbed my box of blue scraps (once intended for a boy quilt) and started piecing. 

With a few measurements of the doll herself, I decided on my size.

I'd say it fits pretty well.  

Little J liked it a lot with the exception of the colors. I figured that would be the case so this one will be a gift and I'll be making another in the colors of her choosing.

I got to go crazy with my free-motion foot. 

I had to stop after breaking 3 needles and read up about what in the world I was doing wrong. 

Turns out I was moving my hands to quickly and pulling the needle out of alinement so it would smack down onto the footplate and snap.