Going Sew Crazy

Happy Blogiversary!

I started this blog a little over a year ago, and I can not say how much I have enjoyed it. Being a SAHM, it sometimes feels like I am a little bit disconnected from the outside world. The people i have "met" and the things I have gotten to participate in have been a big help in making me feel more connected. So, to celebrate, I am going to have a giveaway! There will be three lucky winners. One will win this apron:

One will win a bag full of fun scraps, and the other will win a surprise envelope filled to the brim with all kinds of goodness. All you have to do is leave a comment on what the most memorable thing from my blog was this past year. Did you love it? Hate it? Just let me know. I also want to open up to any questions or suggestions you have. I'll take any comments and questions until Sunday, June 1. I will draw the winners and post them on Monday, June 2. So get commenting!

Now, onto my very memorable Memorial Day! The day started so bright and warm. Then, all of a sudden, a storm came and knocked over my bradford pear in the front yard


After calling some friends at the utility company, we were off to a Sunday school get together. The girls had a blast fishing and frolicking.


And then, another storm came


This time it blew a huge branch from 50 ft. up onto a friend's brand new car. With her in it! She was ok, but scared and we stayed inside the rest of the day and tried not to get around any trees.

The girls and I also had a little plant fun last week. I am notorious for killing anything I try to grow, but so far these have stayed alive. Our little dish gardens:
Mine:
Paige's:

Kelsey's:

I also received two fantastic swaps today that I can't wait to blog about tomorrow!
Have a great day ya'll!

Sassy, Sassy Aprons!

I joined the Sassy Apron Swap this time after seeing the many wonderful aprons the first time and after learning the joy of an apron. I have had so much fun designing and making this apron it's crazy!

It's always fun to add little things that seem to make the apron like ruffles and bias binding

















or fun flower shaped yoyos with vintage buttons (yes the blue has to come off :) )






















It's even fun to find a vintage child sized one at grandma's with a flower pocket
















I am really starting to love aprons.

Check out my milk glass vases












I have a ton more, so I need to get a bigger window sill :)

And look!
Kelsey matches the newly painted chair!






















Pic without incredibly cute child





















and the sweet hands that did all the painting for me




















And last but not least, my new summer "EVERYTHING FITS" bag, made by me






















Be sure to check back next Monday for my blogiversary giveaway!
Have a great day ya'll!

Best thrifty day ever!

I had a great day at the yard sales today and wanted to share. This is gonna be quick with just descriptions :)

Chair I am going to refashion in aqua and red. I am gonna paint it in the same blue as the candelabra. Paid $5.00.

Candelabra that was off white, dingy and dirty. I cleaned it up and painted it.  Paid 50 cents.

Disney, Peter Pan, and Golden Book records. I think I am going to start collecting these because I love the illustrations. Paid $1 each

More records. Paid $1 each.

Vintage embroidery transfers. Paid 50 cents for a large bag of them.

Fire King Sugar Bowl. Paid $1.

Pyrex bowl. Paid 50 cents.

Glasbake divided dish. Paid 50 cents.

And the find of the day! A singer featherweight with case and buttonholer. Paid $20. I am so glad I found one of these. I have been looking FOREVER!

Have a great weekend ya'll :)

I've been bad...

a VERY bad blogger lately. There is just so much going on! T-ball, birthdays, I am completely pooped!

Paige graduates kindergarten tomorrow. I can't believe it! Look at this little girl:

She's still supposed to be that little. This year has flown by and we are really going to miss our amazing teacher Mr. Willis. To celebrate I got her this:

She really loves jewelry. My grandmother took her to the jewelry store to get her first real ring when she was three and an obsession was born. My grandmother got her another one for her birthday this year and gave it to her in January because she was scared she wouldn't make it to June.  As you know, she didn't, but she wanted to make sure both the girls got equally from her. She was very big on that. So, I thought this would be a great throwback to her as well. By the way, she wears both rings everyday and never takes them off without telling me. I wrapped it in this:

I got it from Target. Isn't it cute! Look at the rick rack and buttons!

On another note, my blogiversary is May 24! I am planning on giving away an apron and opening up to some questions and suggestions. So be sure to check back on that day. I have 3 birthdays this weekend so I will probably not be back until then :)

Speaking of birthdays, check this out:

I just got this pic of Brice and the girls enlarged and framed for his birthday on Friday. He wanted something to remind him of us in his office.

I'll leave ya'll with more pics of what we've been up to :)

Have a great day ya'll!

My Little House

My Little House
Originally uploaded by GoingSewCrazy

Just a quick little teaser of what I am working on this weekend :)
Have a good one ya'll!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE warm weather...

which means I haven't been around much, but high 70's low 80's with a light breeze makes me just WANT to be outside. I don't think we came in until bedtime last night. We may as well enjoy it before the humidity kills the party.

I have been quite productive though. Here's a quick look at what I've done:

Large quilt top using new Sis Boom fabrics. Almost finished sewing the quilt top.

Round neck dress lacking buttons from that*darn*kat's etsy shop. Great and easy pattern. Cute, cute, cute on!

Pleated beauty bag from Bend the Rules Sewing. I liked the pattern, but not with this fabric. I may have to try it again.

Maybe my most favorite thing I have ever made! My Home Sweet Home pillow.Made using Swell and Ginger Blossom FQ's. Embroidey pattern from The Floss Box.I love how it turned out!

And look at this little stinker! She just doesn't look like a baby anymore. They grow up so quick. And Paige graduates kindergarten in a couple of weeks. My mom said next thing you know it's high school. I immediately started to cry. I WANT THEM TO STAY LITTLE!

Have a great day ya'll!