So… I have not written a blog in a long time. Mainly because I haven’t had a chance to sew in a VERY long time. Between graduating from college (Go Cocks!), getting engaged to my high school sweet heart, getting a job the same week, and deciding to build a house I haven’t had much time.

However, around the holidays I ALWAYS sew. Which means… I’m back to blogging… This year I definitely have fewer projects planned than most years. One because I’m so busy and two because my mom really gets mad at me. I have a tendency to make a big mess… (Cant wait to have that sewing room! )

In my family we have a tradition. Every year we all get new PJs. Well, last year I started a new tradition. Instead of buying new PJs, I started making them. To me its just so much more special. You get to go find the perfect material to match the persons personality and they always feel just a little more special. I just wish I could make myself a pair… I have trouble sewing for myself. I always tend screw it up somehow!

At Christmas time I love making tie blankets for people. One year I made over twenty! I think that tie blankets are the BEST gift. They are soooooo warm and comforting. If you have one, I am sure you would agree. I only made three tie blankets this year. However, they were some of the cutest ones I have made. If anyone needs directions on making them let me know. I talked my future mother-in-law into doing some and she couldn’t believe how easy it is.

My other project is/was  for a little guy I have known his whole life. Little L is turning 11 tomorrow. He is mature beyond his years and the funniest little guy you will ever meet. Just ask “I like’em big”, “turkey legs”, and “bird legs”. lol A couple of weeks a go Little L made his mom pin a piece of fabric to make it look like a bow tie. Once I heard this I knew I had to make this child some bow ties fast! Anyways, I already had bought some pretty fabric for bow ties and I went out and got some Christmas fabric to make him some bow ties for his birthday. I ended up making him four bow ties last night and gave them to him today. They are pictured above. Happy Birthday Little L!! With two pairs of PJs done and many left… hopefully I will be done by Christmas! If I don’t blog before… Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!