Wednesday, September 08, 2010

an afternoon, in pictures

Elliot and I were sitting on the couch waiting for Mabel and Oliver to get home from school. Stella was napping. This is what it looked like:


Yes, Elliot is as juicy as he looks.

Do you like Mabel's skirt? It was her first attempt on the Bernina, and I think it was a great success. Sometimes she guided the fabric, sometimes she pushed the pedal. She's into skirts this year, so the lazy days skirt was a perfect first sewing project for us to do together.

11 comments:

Beth said...

Very cute, way to go, Mabel. I can't wait to start teaching my girls to sew. I'm excited to see what you've been working on. Sewing is fun, I love it too. :)

Rita said...

Pretty skirt Mabel, I noticed it right away. Cute fabric too.

Marianne said...

Good job Mabel, and good job Mom! So many women don't sew anymore. It is good to see someone passing on this valuable skill!

Leslie said...

oh my goodness, he's so chunky!! and excuse me, you forgot to mention where you got (or how you made, I'm guessing) that fabulous bench! and pillows! :)

Jill said...

Elliot is so cute! Who does he look like?

Heidi said...

maesyn is in do dresses only- I thought I scored when I found a ton of skirts with shorts in them at wal mart on clearance for $3, because she was only into skirts for a while. Got a simple suggestion for a dress pattern?
Heidi

ginger said...

Great job Mabel! And Elliot is so cute. Wish we were closer!

Pa said...

Like mother like daughter! And, yes his cheeks and thighs look very juicy. mom

Barbara said...

Mabel your skirt is great! Good job. I was your age when my mom taught me to sew. Elliot is so cute I really wish we were closer., just want to hug him.
Love you
Grammy

julianne rose said...

oh yummy!!

Sharon said...

I LOVE that skirt-have been looking for a first project for my 8 year old-wow-we might just have to give that a try!