tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125845922024-03-07T13:57:13.578-05:00Ramble On CatThis is all about me, my interests and my familyCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.comBlogger464125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12584592.post-2621835930471980482019-09-15T18:46:00.001-04:002019-09-15T18:48:50.938-04:00Getting ready!I am taking an impromptu trip to London! So excited. This is my third time going so there's a lot less axiety about getting it all in. I'll eat good food spend time with my parents and my sister and hopefully get lots of walking in. <div>Only a few things I want to get done before I go. Figure out how to blog with only my phone and an external keyboard. Done! Make some arangements for me getting to the airport. Done! Make packing cubes. I've been wanting these for a long time. I think they'll help a lot. So far I've found a tutorial and I'll test it out soon. </div><div><br></div><div>Let's see how easy this is to post! Can you see me now?</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPf2DBcvlOPJYkSR07A6LqCXQXMV4yNbDhcpOat34mPQBfSlTy6OFk9BHuW87KyEWmnhB8m2z5pSuDACBP1YQa0OubhzcqjtW745Oj76Plosh-vPE47n5QL-Stp1mlUF5BbAEG/s1600/20190810_092401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPf2DBcvlOPJYkSR07A6LqCXQXMV4yNbDhcpOat34mPQBfSlTy6OFk9BHuW87KyEWmnhB8m2z5pSuDACBP1YQa0OubhzcqjtW745Oj76Plosh-vPE47n5QL-Stp1mlUF5BbAEG/s1600/20190810_092401.jpg" border="0" data-original-width="2448" data-original-height="3264" width="240" height="320"></a></div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div><div><br></div>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12584592.post-23327844644761697762017-07-09T13:15:00.001-04:002017-07-09T13:15:50.503-04:00Camp<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiqayuCEfX2jxGsSaaHXOEpfV8ifW0nUDEj1zZ3a7NojuUGzHlSoXAJYSJpOdTF1EceP1djws5_fenOlkzVkPeoXFTY32o96e8HMeF0xVZkbXdhvs8vSr08-utdTqB7zQtwq-D/s1600/20170709_102017-750504.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiqayuCEfX2jxGsSaaHXOEpfV8ifW0nUDEj1zZ3a7NojuUGzHlSoXAJYSJpOdTF1EceP1djws5_fenOlkzVkPeoXFTY32o96e8HMeF0xVZkbXdhvs8vSr08-utdTqB7zQtwq-D/s320/20170709_102017-750504.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6440821225598453154" /></a></p><div dir="auto">Yesterday Hailey eagerly labeled and packed everything on her kit list. She was ready and eager for camp. We had a fun but late night last night.<div dir="auto">Hailey was less than thrilled to get out of bed but once 2 feet hit the floor she was motivated to head off on her first camp alone and for a week whole week. </div><div dir="auto">I can't wait to hear about her adventures. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div> Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12584592.post-87764794163276511012017-07-06T13:37:00.001-04:002017-07-06T13:37:41.101-04:00New skill<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiNGY3l6wT5Em7YUem6fqJSkGE1P2RSvGS8fk3BA61JftTK7-QcFBEI3pXNnTwp5B6JybVpZ4b6Q5zJ6htVpGNHkDFb7BfIEeUL1HdZtI_n4Mv7Hg0yY0tO4MfKKJ4UkGddwd/s1600/20170706_131008-761102.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiNGY3l6wT5Em7YUem6fqJSkGE1P2RSvGS8fk3BA61JftTK7-QcFBEI3pXNnTwp5B6JybVpZ4b6Q5zJ6htVpGNHkDFb7BfIEeUL1HdZtI_n4Mv7Hg0yY0tO4MfKKJ4UkGddwd/s320/20170706_131008-761102.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6439713600121437762" /></a></p><div dir="auto">We live at the top of a large hill while the city center is at the bottom. Needless to say the gears on my bike are well used. <div dir="auto">Today for the first time Hailey shifted gears without prompting. Her grip shifts aren't easy to use so after a year of prompting and explaining she got it!</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div> Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12584592.post-52983610319827255272017-07-03T08:46:00.001-04:002017-07-03T08:46:56.729-04:00Celebratory breakfast <p dir="ltr">Hailey was very brave and had blood drawn for the first time. </p>
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Eric even made rhubarb dream bars. We'll top it with coconut ice milk. </p>
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The other night I proudly finished this blouse to go with the pants in the post below. It's the second Izzy top I've made. The first one had a perfect fit but this was on my petite pre-schooler. This one was for my almost 7 year old. Before hemming it and adding the button on the back, Vanessa tried it on. It's too small! So disappointed. I followed the guide for measurements but nothing is foolproof. Oh well. I know another girl who will be really happy.Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12584592.post-52059622582396655682014-02-22T21:11:00.001-05:002014-02-22T21:11:21.172-05:00Cotton pants. Hi there! Good thing I write this blog because I enjoy it because whatever readers I may have attracted are long gone. Oh well. maybe these next few weeks will draw a few in.<br />
For half a year, I've been on the side lines with a sore foot. Well not anymore. It's getting better slowly and I'm back to enjoying my family and sewing. Here's a picture that has both.<br />
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I had been searching for a draw string pants pattern for a couple of weeks. It's a great way to stay out of the sun. Hailey has a pair but Vanessa's kind of hard to fit to put it mildly. <a href="https://www.sisboom.com/" target="_blank">SisBoom</a> put out the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179843992/sis-boom-katies-fancy-pants-girls-bell?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">Katie Fancy Pants</a> pattern. This pattern is worth the purchase for the thought that was put into the nice details. This is a drawstring pant with an elastic as part of the drawstring and the hems on the legs are very nice too. Sorry should have got a close up. They're sewn like jeans in that they have double top stitching. Time consuming but very effective.<br />
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Since I needed to cut 6 inches off the leg, I basically redrafted the pant legs. I think the results are worth it. I have one very happy customer. Now to make her a shirt that matches...<br />
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I sewed a rashguard shirt for me and it works great but you won't be seeing me in my bathing suit on this blog. I also made bottoms from<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/158753002/ladies-basic-brief-bottoms-instant?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank"> Jocole Ladies Basic Brief Bottoms</a>. They're a great pattern. I refined my bathing suit skills and learned more about elastic. Better to sew them than to buy.<br />
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Vanessa loves dresses, actually I'm hard pressed to get either of my daughters in pants. It was Vanessa turn for a dress. I found a pattern that was perfect for her. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/127362724/girls-dress-pattern-pdf-childrens-sewing?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted_en_ca&utm_campaign=patterns_low" target="_blank">The Bluebelle </a>dress from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyChildhoodTreasures?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">My Childhood Treasures</a>. I took Vanessa to the fabric store to pick out her fabric. She loved being there and looking at the pattern catalogs and choosing my next project but had little interest in the fabric. I found a beautiful herringbone pattern for a steal. It reads grey but when I put it beside black it's actually blue. The weight was perfect. There was no tag on the bolt to say it's content but it feels like a soft wool but washes beautifully. I paired it with a red stripe. </div>
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I was looking for warm dresses for Hailey. She loves dresses and squirms all day if I manage to put her in pants. I looked everywhere for a pattern that could handle sweatshirt fabric. I found three at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyChildhoodTreasures?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">My Childhood Treasures</a>. Two are for Hailey and one for Vanessa later. This dress was really easy to sew until I came to the bow. The bows instructions are straight forward but I stink at hand sewing so I hope it stays on. See that look on her face? That's come on Mommy. Let's take this dress off so I can put my Walmart special back on. I'm sure she'll grow to love it right? If not, I'll take orders right now to sell it. Size 3! </div>
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<br />Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12584592.post-85977299192289782492013-10-27T22:30:00.001-04:002013-10-27T22:30:19.201-04:00CraftasticYet another surprise. We got Vanessa's report card and she's doing really well in Art. I think Vanessa's awesome but she couldn't draw a stick figure when she went into Kindergarten. She just couldn't be bothered. School has really peaked her interest in drawing and painting etc. Hailey on the other hand has always loved it. She has imagination and focus.<br />
With all that we decided it time to give them a little more freedom to their craft supplies and make them a table they could do it on. They already had a cute table but it was to small for both of them to sit at. Basically it was the size of 2 open colouring books. We liked the chairs and the table was sturdy so Eric built another table top to lay on top. I had bought chalkboard paint for another project and never used it so we coated it with that. (the jury's till out if that was a good idea).<br />
This table is big enough for about 6 kids to craft at. The girls love it and have been chalking on it, painting and stickering. I've even had the two neighbours over to paint with the girls. Now I just need somewhere to display they're pride and joys.<br />
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<br />Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12584592.post-73352975862264844912013-10-27T22:07:00.001-04:002013-10-29T20:05:37.552-04:00Mermaid CostumeThis year Vanessa wants to be a mermaid for Halloween. I researched a patter that fit both of our needs. Mine to be easy to sew and for her to wear and for Vanessa it needed to be fabulous. I found one at<a href="http://www.ikatbag.com/2012/03/listen-to-children-mermaid-tale-er-tail.html" target="_blank"> ikat bag</a> that I liked. (if you sew at all for kids, read the story it's cute). I modified it to make it suite Vanessa better and no parts to loose.<br />
As you can see, Vanessa is beaming! It's in her colours. I like the yellow and she the pink and the sparkly. She can wear the tail long or hiked up so she can walk. Now we have to make it warm enough for trick or treating outdoors in possible snow or rain.<br />
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Vanessa went to her first school dance. It's a family Halloween event. Vanessa and her Daddy went. They had a blast. As per usual, Vanessa takes after her mom and spent all night dancing in the front with a great friend of hers. There were snacks sold as fundraisers and lots of lights and music. Vanessa showed off her costume and her moves.<br />
Vanessa came in excited about her evening, went into her room and straight to bed. It was so fast that I thought she had hoped into bed with her costume on. Not to mention it wasn't on the floor. I checked under her covers and she was in fact in her PJs and her costume was HUNG UP! omg.Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876618145890678224noreply@blogger.com0