It has been all about getting stuff crossed off the old project list around here this past week. A lot of it is stuff that I need to do for school and not all that exciting. But I managed to finish up those drapes I put out to the internet universe last week. I knew if I said that I had to finish them I would feel compelled to actually do it.
Crummy middle of the night photo again, but you can kinda get the idea of the brown silk – and the “puddling.” I was really happy with how they turned out and even happier that all six windows are done. My friend Jamie remarked last week that I’m good at execution, and I guess I am. The more things that are on my to-do list, the more I get done. But, If I don’t have a lot on my plate, I don’t seem to accomplish anything.
Speaking of executing…Jamie used the tutorial I did for Em’s birdcage dress and Addie’s all-time favorite t-shirt that was getting too short and she made this fantastic dress for Ad’s birthday.
Do you think Addie loves it? She wore it to a birthday party moments after she put it on, and has been asking when it will be out of the laundry ever since. Yes, I think she does indeed adore it.
Well, I am off to finish up Halloween costumes. Guess what Emma has decided she wants to be? I’ll give you a hint, or two. I’m off to find orange make-up, dye a wig green, and I just finished up these overalls…
Any ideas? (Oh, and she is on a total Roald Dahl kick, if that helps.)
I tend to be the same way. I get more done when I have more to do, which lately seems like always. Yeah, for getting the curtains finished. That’s a huge one to cross off the list. Addie’s dress is beyond adorable. Hmmmm. I am a little stumped about Emma’s costume.
Great job on the curtains Bean… Also Addie’s dress is adorable… I have no clue what Emma is going to be.
Love to all
Great job on the curtains! I am afraid I’m at a loss for the costume, too. It must be something we do not watch or read. One of the two! Addie is adorable in that dress, too. Very cute.
Is she going to be an Oompa Loompa?
I am exactly the same way. If my list is full I can bang that sucker out. If I only have one or two things to do, they might never get done.
Oooh, she’s going to be the cuteset Oompa Loompa ever!
The curtains turned out fabulous dahling. And the dress? Almost as cute as Addie’s expression!
I am the opposite. The more I have on my to-do list, the less I get done. I’m neck high in school work right now…and here I sit. Sigh. You’re my muse, Carrie!
Hmmmm. I’m with you Christina. I tend to get overwhelmed nowadays. The pile of things in my sewing basket is embarrassing. Addie’s dress is super cute. I never would have though of putting ruffles on a T shirt like that. It looks amazing! Those curtains worked really well too. I totally see what you mean now. It must be a relief to have that project off your list and so rewarding to see them all hanging there looking so elegant.
Glad someone said Oompa-Loompa cos I had no clue. I was going with ‘pumpkin’ right up until you showed us the overalls!!
I am totally with you — the more I have on my list of things to do, the more productive I am. But find me a little down time and it’s more than likely that I will barely get off the couch!
Those curtains are gorgeous — I never cease to be amazed at your talent!