RIP Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009
(Proof of my love for him: my husband & son share his first name - no coincidence)
Friday, June 26
First Crush
RIP Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009
(Proof of my love for him: my husband & son share his first name - no coincidence)
Tuesday, June 9
Triplets??!?!!
Not born at the same time, silly!!!
Jr.Born June 6, 2009
Wt: 8lbs 2.6 oz Ht: 21 inches
HubbyBorn March 4, 1976
Wt: 7 lb 8oz
KiddoBorn December 4, 1997
Wt: 6 lbs 15 oz Ht: 19 inches
I guess my genes are kinda weak huh?
Big sis is too proud. She has been great, I'm proud of her too.To all who read my little blog, I want to send
Huge Thanks
&
Huge Hugs.
I'll be back shortly.
Love, Nikia/Sewl Sista #1
Sunday, May 31
Kanubia (mad pics)
No, no baby yet. He's just hanging out, taking his time, just like his dad... And very much like his dad i believe he'll start rushing me when he is eventually ready lol! But I have been just hanging too. Getting as much rest as he will allow. I'm still working and plan on it until he comes or Doc says to stop.
Friends, family, colleagues and others have been extremely generous and giving towards me which is something I am SO not used to. I am usually the one helping out with the giving - which always makes me happy to do. To be "taken care of" when you're so used to ripping and running and getting things done is a new feeling for me, it took some acceptance at first, because I am the "I'll get it for you, even at my inconvenience" & "I'd rather just do it myself than wait for..." type. I hate asking for help from anyone (yes I'm one of those)!
But I appreciate all of those who have been surrounding me & the bambino-to-be with love & support. I did not have that available with my first pregnancy, it was just me & hubby "in the wilderness" as he says. We made it and it made us stronger. But I have recently learned that you also get stronger when you accept help! To say the least I have been OVERWHELMED (in a very good way) by the kindness of others in my life. Yes lots of tears of joy in the last few weeks. :)
But anywayz the fun stuff...
just done - prestyled. She needs to separate & fuzz up the curls and shape up the style. She WILL NOT be walking around with these giant glistening curls! LMAO!!
Me acting a fool. "I'm Rick James B*tch."
(Warning, vulgar language!)"F*** yo couch!" (Warning, vulgar language!)
& Yes kiddo had to jump on the Fu Manchu bandwagon and tease my sis--Client.
Weaves are actually no biggie but I was tickled by the name on the package of hair. For some goofball reason I could not stop laughing at the name Kanubia. I have a "different" sense of humor though...
As far as baby sewing I am about 95% done I have one more project planned & cut and I'll call it a wrap. It's the Cheeky Monkey laundry bag from Amy Butler's Little Stitches. I would like to get it done before he gets here, but I am taking my time because of the energy allowance. But here's what's good.
baby shower dress.
Simplicity 3803 modified by cutting 1.5 inches from the front & back midriff pieces.
I also add 3 inches at the center front skirt tapering back up to meet the sides. Click the pic for a larger view. I will try to remember to get a better pic when I wear it next week.
removeable/washable changing pad cover (no pattern just a rectangle with a velcro opening on the back.
Curtains previously sewn YEARS ago for hubby. (this used to be his office) They coordinated so I left them.
I had this 2-door cabinet in my office area. It used to house my scanner, some books & photo printer. Since I'm cheap I rearranged some things and put it in the nursery until I'm ready to get real furniture. I covered the doors using glue. I got the drawers since they match the crib. These are closetmaid pieces from Target.
Cheater boppy & cover made from Simplicity 3561. I call it a cheat because, the cover fabric was a couple of bucks from the remnant bin & I made the pillow using the pattern for the pillowcover and some stashed muslin instead of dropping $20 for a Nurture nest pillowform. I purchased some Polyfill stuffing w/ my Joann coupon (paid about $2.50). The Nurture nest pillow is stuffed w/ polyfill anyway...
modified a gown from Ross for the hospital. Just added an invisible zip down the front. Can you see it? lol!
Phew seems like a lot! But I'm REALLY ready to start thinking about sewing for me again. I'll be patient tho. Gotta be.
Friends, family, colleagues and others have been extremely generous and giving towards me which is something I am SO not used to. I am usually the one helping out with the giving - which always makes me happy to do. To be "taken care of" when you're so used to ripping and running and getting things done is a new feeling for me, it took some acceptance at first, because I am the "I'll get it for you, even at my inconvenience" & "I'd rather just do it myself than wait for..." type. I hate asking for help from anyone (yes I'm one of those)!
But I appreciate all of those who have been surrounding me & the bambino-to-be with love & support. I did not have that available with my first pregnancy, it was just me & hubby "in the wilderness" as he says. We made it and it made us stronger. But I have recently learned that you also get stronger when you accept help! To say the least I have been OVERWHELMED (in a very good way) by the kindness of others in my life. Yes lots of tears of joy in the last few weeks. :)
But anywayz the fun stuff...
In my family sewing isn't just for clothing/crafts. My last sewing project was a weave for a client who wishes to remain unidentified. ha! Check out the pics:
just done - prestyled. She needs to separate & fuzz up the curls and shape up the style. She WILL NOT be walking around with these giant glistening curls! LMAO!!Me acting a fool. "I'm Rick James B*tch."(Warning, vulgar language!)"F*** yo couch!" (Warning, vulgar language!)
& Yes kiddo had to jump on the Fu Manchu bandwagon and tease my sis--Client. Weaves are actually no biggie but I was tickled by the name on the package of hair. For some goofball reason I could not stop laughing at the name Kanubia. I have a "different" sense of humor though...As far as baby sewing I am about 95% done I have one more project planned & cut and I'll call it a wrap. It's the Cheeky Monkey laundry bag from Amy Butler's Little Stitches. I would like to get it done before he gets here, but I am taking my time because of the energy allowance. But here's what's good.
baby shower dress.Simplicity 3803 modified by cutting 1.5 inches from the front & back midriff pieces.
I also add 3 inches at the center front skirt tapering back up to meet the sides. Click the pic for a larger view. I will try to remember to get a better pic when I wear it next week.
removeable/washable changing pad cover (no pattern just a rectangle with a velcro opening on the back.Curtains previously sewn YEARS ago for hubby. (this used to be his office) They coordinated so I left them.I had this 2-door cabinet in my office area. It used to house my scanner, some books & photo printer. Since I'm cheap I rearranged some things and put it in the nursery until I'm ready to get real furniture. I covered the doors using glue. I got the drawers since they match the crib. These are closetmaid pieces from Target.Cheater boppy & cover made from Simplicity 3561. I call it a cheat because, the cover fabric was a couple of bucks from the remnant bin & I made the pillow using the pattern for the pillowcover and some stashed muslin instead of dropping $20 for a Nurture nest pillowform. I purchased some Polyfill stuffing w/ my Joann coupon (paid about $2.50). The Nurture nest pillow is stuffed w/ polyfill anyway...
modified a gown from Ross for the hospital. Just added an invisible zip down the front. Can you see it? lol!
Phew seems like a lot! But I'm REALLY ready to start thinking about sewing for me again. I'll be patient tho. Gotta be.
Monday, April 27
Get it right now
With less than two months left it's no use in sewing maternity. I did luck into getting some hand me downs from my cousin to get me through to the end. (Thanks cousin B!)
So at the moment I'm thinking postpartum fashions, (oxymoron!) things that will be easy to wear and clean while nursing and getting pooped on, but still look cute ;) I spent my last maternity leave shlumping around in sweats. I think stepping it up in the wardrobe department could possibly help out with any baby blues I might encounter.
I'm not sure how I'll be able to fit any sewing in once baby arrives, so I'd better make what I can now. Naturally I can't try these on now because of a certain protrusion :)
These items were made little by little over the past few weeks...
2nd try. in cotton/poly interlock. I did my first FBA!!!!
It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be and the fit turned out great. I did one mod and narrowed the midriff to make it look more like the current hi-waist maxi dresses. Oh and no zipper since this is in knit. I didn't hem it since it's just a kick around dress. With the leftover fabric you see on the hanger I'll wrap my hair.
This is made with a cotton found in the quilter's section of Joann's.
They have some cute stuff don't sleep.
I made a combo of view B's bodice and view D's tiered skirt - no ribbon.
No mods needed on this there is lots of ease built in on top and as depicted on the pattern cover the neckline is not extremely low! I plan on wearing this as a nursing gown since it's pretty easy access to the food supply & easy to make. I'll try to make a couple more if possible.
from a gifted quilt kit, some remnants and a package of Gerber burp cloths.
This was a nice mindless project to do on a Friday evening.
...and will soon finish (& photograph) two
Nursing coverups. They just need to be hemmed, boned & strapped :) ...see tutorial
I have cut out Vogue 1052 pants in a plum colored linen but we'll see how that goes. To wear with the pants, I have the fabric & pattern for Butterick 5084 - this should be easy enough to plow through.
So at the moment I'm thinking postpartum fashions, (oxymoron!) things that will be easy to wear and clean while nursing and getting pooped on, but still look cute ;) I spent my last maternity leave shlumping around in sweats. I think stepping it up in the wardrobe department could possibly help out with any baby blues I might encounter.
I'm not sure how I'll be able to fit any sewing in once baby arrives, so I'd better make what I can now. Naturally I can't try these on now because of a certain protrusion :)
These items were made little by little over the past few weeks...
2nd try. in cotton/poly interlock. I did my first FBA!!!!It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be and the fit turned out great. I did one mod and narrowed the midriff to make it look more like the current hi-waist maxi dresses. Oh and no zipper since this is in knit. I didn't hem it since it's just a kick around dress. With the leftover fabric you see on the hanger I'll wrap my hair.
This is made with a cotton found in the quilter's section of Joann's.They have some cute stuff don't sleep.
I made a combo of view B's bodice and view D's tiered skirt - no ribbon.
No mods needed on this there is lots of ease built in on top and as depicted on the pattern cover the neckline is not extremely low! I plan on wearing this as a nursing gown since it's pretty easy access to the food supply & easy to make. I'll try to make a couple more if possible.
from a gifted quilt kit, some remnants and a package of Gerber burp cloths.This was a nice mindless project to do on a Friday evening.
Nursing coverups. They just need to be hemmed, boned & strapped :) ...see tutorial
I have cut out Vogue 1052 pants in a plum colored linen but we'll see how that goes. To wear with the pants, I have the fabric & pattern for Butterick 5084 - this should be easy enough to plow through.
Thursday, April 23
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