GRADUATION 2011!

Wait - wasn't my baby girl just running around in ruffled pjs last week . . . or wait . . . maybe it was last week that she started kindergarten . . .


BUT, she will be graduating in 3 more days.  How is that possible?  Am I really THAT old?

My sympathy to all the parents whose kids are graduating high school this week . . . and my congratulations to all of the  graduates!

Custom Girls Halter Sundresses - Now Available!

Now offering . . . custom-made sundresses!  Pick your size, your fabrics and in 7-10 days your little girl's sundress will be on its way!

Sale on Girls Pillowcase Dresses and Mom's Matching Tops!

NOW ON SALE!

Yes, it's time for the pillowcase dresses again . . . and at Auburn Rose.com, they're on sale!  Little girls dresses and mom matching tops - t-shirt tops or pillowcase tops.  What a  fun way to dress for a photo or outing!

Fishing, Anyone?

Okay.  The weather is warm
and the kids want to go fishing with Dad or Grandpa . . . now they have the perfect outfit!  These little outfits are created from 100% top quality cotton twill (lightweight for summer) and completely lined with cool, ivory batiste.  An A-Line dress for the  girls . . . a matching shortall for the boys.  Can be worn alone, or with a tank or tee underneath!

Easter 2011

Yesterday, we celebrated the most Holy Day of the year  - and recognized the resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Apparently, 11 year old boys have a funny way of celebrating.

Most of you have heard of the new rage - microwaving Peeps.  So, I turn around and notice that my son AND HIS FATHER are standing in the kitchen in front of the microwave, and when I turn to see what they're doing, I find that they are nuking an innocent marshmallow chick. 

Interestingly enough, the little chick does swell to an alarming size before it implodes.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.  And guard your microwaves.

You've Gotta Love It!

Okay, first of all, I really do edit these pictures before I post them.  For some reason, my iPhone pictures always turn sideways on the blog (sigh).  My apologies.  Maybe looking sideways will adjust your neck.  LOL.

Just another quirkey day with Izzie.  This dog seldom sits in a "normal" doggie manner.  She is either sitting "side saddle" like she is in this picture, or laying flat out with her back legs folded out backwards.  We call it her turkey leg position.  Snicker.  If she's sitting on the stairs, she sits with her fanny on one stair and her legs positioned on the next below.

I like quirkey.  Darned good thing!

Fabric Hoarding 101

Okay.  I admit it.  I have a problem.  A Big problem.  I love fabric.  No, I mean I REALLY LOVE FABRIC!

I have bolts and bolts of fabric, besides the nice, flat cuts I have stored in my pull-out Ikea bins.  Sigh.

Some of it was purchased for Market and never used . . . some for bazaars that was either never used, or is leftover on the bolt . . . and some awesome lengths from Kay Fabrics when they went out last year.  (Major drool). 

So, I decided to list some of it on Etsy so that other fabric lovers could have a chance at it at a reduced rate.  I mean, let's face it - good fabric is not cheap.

And believe it or not, you CAN'T take it with you.  Although I hold onto the hope that my job in Heaven will have something to do with sewing.