Trick or Treat Bags

Trick or treat bags are so fun to make. We should really decorate these more. They were $4.50 on sale at the store and they are FREE at my house!

I'm Melting!

Shellbell and I made this witch costume today. She didn't want to model it on herself just yet. The striped stockings are my favorite part because it is a short dress and so the stockings cover up just the right amount of leg. (Amy told me to write that.) The total price of the outfit was around $20, the most expensive costume I've made in a long time. The hat and stockings were %60 off at JoAnn Fabrics. They had some good stuff this week.

Poodle Skirt

This is Mini Zo's Halloween costome this year. It is the easiest 30 minute costume. We even used the glue gun. The black neck scarf was $2 on clearance at Target. Total cost $13. The poodle was the big cost of $5.
This pattern is a hand me down from Nonna. The date on it is 1986. You gotta love that.

Compare and Contrast

I got the Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons in the mail today and I couldn't believe how similar the bedding was to ZB's. We are so in style!

Special Angel

I had the opportunity to get to know a very special little girl who is with Heavenly Father now. It is a blessing and a challenge to sew one of these bereavement outfits, but I always feel that I am just a tool being used for good in God's hands. I think that everyone, no matter how small, deserves to have the dignity of being recieved into heaven dressed in their Sunday best. This little girl was an extra special spirit that Father needed back with him right away. My heart goes out to her dear family who just have to wait a little longer to get to raise her.

Big Z's Blessing Jumper

Well, it's been awhile since I blogged. We sold our home, packed in a day and a half, moved, unpacked, and I'm finally getting back to some sewing. It is always an honor to sew a blessing outfit for a little one. It's a chance to think about that child all day. This is my nefew, Big Z's. I think he is going to be quite a great kid. Z the Great!

It is made of a natural linen with some pin tucks and a few embroidery stiches. Notice the initials on the collar (Foo Foo's Zoo did that for me).
Yes, boy bonnets can have a few gathers.

Music Man

This was the best shot I got of Shellbell in her green plaid jacket (that I made for Zoie bell) and navy shirt. She wasn't wearing her fabulous hat that Zoie bell made when she was in Music Man a few years ago.

Shellbell, Code Man, and Mini Zo were in the musical "Music Man" this past week and here are some of their costumes. Shellbell was the American Gothic Farmer's wife, Code Man was Withrop who talks with a lisp, and Mini Zo was in the band. Now think the minuet in G: Ladi dadi dadi dadi da, ladi da, ladi da.