Burlap Chic Reception

My son got married last week. I know, I can hardly believe my kids are growing up, getting married and having kids of their own. Well, one has done all three. LOL

We had the reception here and here's a bit of the decor. I did most of it myself. I did not make the plates or the tin flowers. LOL Loved the rustic feel, but soooo didn't want to go all cowboy, ya know.

The patio...tin flowers, twinkle lights

The bride and groom's table

I made the cake(s) and table runner

Two of the tables...

I made burlap table runners, canning jar candles and vases

and folded the napkins all pretty like. My brother was a big help with set up.

The hubs, outstanding, as usual.

A little closer look 

Oh yeah, bubble favors

I used rock salt to hold the candle and keep wax from mucking up the glass....worked pretty dang good and the jars cleaned up nicely. I know, I was surprised myself!

Some red ticking on the picnic table.

Couple of things I learned:

• burlap is hard to cut and sew straight
• rock salt may sparkle, but it melts, use a lot. 
• people didn't really eat the cherries
• use paper plates next time I throw a party....I had to do a lot of hand washing.....let me tell you...my mom and I will have dishpan hands for days...DAYS 
• I have the best family...ever. Set up and clean up without me even asking.
• I have no room to store all the things I made and or bought. lol
• a friend of mine will benefit from my over use of burlap. ;-)
• I don't throw a bad party....who knew? ;-)
• the hubs was right, one brisket was enough (ssshhhh don't tell him I said that)
• there is never enough time to prep. hahahahaha

Great turn out and I think a good time was had by all. AAANNDDDDD, everyone RSVP'd.....I have never had that happen before....awesome!!

Congrats Will and Kate!!

I can't wait to turn on the DVR, fast forward through all the boring parts, laugh at the hats, ooo and ahh over the beautiful people, giggle at the unfortunate looks (see hats) and enjoy a little bit of the royal festivities!! Who's with me??

Congrats to the:
Duke and Duchess on Cambridge;
Earl and Countess of  Strathearn;
Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus;
Future King and Queen of All of England

May you be as royally happy as queen Elizabeth II and Phillip and Queen Victoria and Albert!

Us in our hats as we watch:

Tuesday Updates

Maybe Tuesday Updates can be something regular, who knows?

I can't really get ''good'' pics of everything, but here is a little of what is going on.

 I wake up to a hungry cat. Yes, he drags his bowl around and sits in it until someone feeds him. 

You just never know how far it will be from his eating area.

 

I am stalker mom, hear me roar!!!! 

My daughter and her first ''real'' boyfriend. 

If I went around the fence, she would've seen me, I was in stealth mode. LOL

 

Tuck in for my Flirty Apron Swap. I can't show the other side, it will sooooo give it away!! LOL

The dress form all padded out for the bride

Sparkly organza for the top layer of the long skirt

The structural part of the dress with final tweaking all marked 

The back of the structure

Close up of main fabric. Ivory satin with glitter

12 yards of organza for the skirt

The slip portion of the skirt

 

The skirt for the ''party'' portion of the mullet dress in the pretty fabric.

  

I just love that word.......orrrrgaaaaaaaan-zah

Fun word, fussy fabric.

Time to make some progress, final, final fitting for hemming is this Friday and delivery a few days later!

I will post pics of the bride after the wedding!! Sorry, you'll have to wait until May Day!!

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New and finished projects

I was supposed to be cutting out and getting a muslin ready for a Friday fitting today. I just haven't got the energy. I caught a cold. A Bad cold. The kind where your ears are plugged and your head and lungs feel like they are stuffed with cotton. Ugh!! I keep blaming my friend Amy for giving it to me, but, alas, you cannot catch a cold from facebook. LOL

The wedding dress in question will be a compilation of these four patterns to create a ''mullet'' style wedding dress. Business on the top and a party underneath. It's the newest thing: you have a short dress and you wear a skirt over (or under ) it, and after the ceremony and obligatory photo ops, you pull it off and party the night away it relative comfort. 
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Sweetheart-Strapless-Organza-Transformer-Gown-KP3265_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns

I will post updates as they happen. I think it going to turn out great!

On the finished front....some really cute baby bibs. They are two sides and there are two of each. I hope the snaps don't pop off. LOL  It's been awhile since I used the snap pliers. I could've went velcro, but the look wasn't nearly as cute.

On the ''just for me" front:

I am in need of some cute shorts and cropped pants. Sweats are the utmost in comfort, but I just can't consider 'grunge' a viable fashion statement any longer. It isn't the 90's, my kids are teenagers and do not spit up on my clothes any more and I only own one pair of beater sweats that never, NEVER EVER, get worn outside of the house. Let's face it, I'm a little too old for grunge to look cool on. I successfully transitioned into jeans a long time ago, but I am ready for a little update. I may even make a few button front cotton/linen tops and a *gasp* dress. I know right, me?? :-)

View B on the Vogue.......there are knee darts and really deep pockets..........love this look.

I could go either view on the McCall's, I'll just have to see what length works best with my legs.

They both have elastic, bit I will probably convert the Vogue to zippered and take out a lot of the fullness in the booty area. This baby ain't got much back. LOL

Finally, May 2, I will be joining the Jeans sew along on MPB .  I have this pattern,

But I may get this pattern. It's had some good reviews and I do like a little stretch in my denim . 

It will not have the flare. Didn't like it in the 70's, don't like it now.

 

I like these for a more traditional fit, but they might be out of print. That's what esty and ebay are for, right?

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**Not sewing related**. 

We are currently updating our kitchen. Right now,  it looks like we bought our lighting at the 

WWII, Nazi Interrogation Room Warehouse. LOL  Recessed lighting is roughed in right now and once it's wired, the hubs can fix the ceiling . New counter tops, cook-top and a hood, along with a fresh coat of paint and some new curtains will round out the mini remodel.

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What's got your creative juices a flowin'?

Join me as I progress through the wedding dress and jeans. 

Heck, make your own jeans, or use old jeans for something entirely not clothes related.

Share you linkie so we can all join you on your creative ride.

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