best daughter-in-law ever? or omg, get this girl a life!

I did some cute little cookie favors, about 60 of them, above that I sealed with stickers. I love to create a logo that I apply to everything I can when I plan a party. Nothing stays unlabeled. I have an extra sheet of labels that we'll pop onto some cups or elsewhere once we get to the party venue.

I also did the cute little water bottle labels. Just a scan of the pretty fabric, sized to fit the label, insert the logo and print away. These are actually made of a water resistant vinyl sticker that simply runs through your home printer. Ingenious! I use these goodies a lot and it really personalizes the party.

** my daughter named the water "Frwater, b/c it's a combination of Fran and water." love that her little mind goes there.

Hope you enjoy and get inspired for your next soiree!

C-ya,

Cindy

party on with sis boom

This one is for you Jen :0)

I am a baaaaad blogger. I've said it before - I love to CREATe, it's the documenting that's the issue.

I made this cutie pie skirt for my daughter today. We are having a big party for my mother in law this weekend and I am in charge of the cookies and the decorating. So, duh, I got carried away. No surprise there. The purple print is Ann Flower Mural. Double duh, it's Sis Boom. The turquoise print is a discontinued one called Patsy. I love that one. Sad to see it go.

My daughter chose the fabrics and I used the Insa pattern for it. I modified it a bit because I hated the way the directions were written and I didn't feel like going up and down the stairs int the 95 degree weather we're having. The best part is that she will match the table clothes I made. I love that!

I'll be sure to post the other goodies I made - flower arrangements, cookie favors, etc. when I have a chance.

C-ya all later!

oh, and here's the corsage I made for my Mother in Law:

this stuff is adorable! plus the site is cute and inspiring. I NEED this - great for tying up baked goods for friends, wrap around a gift card, where ever!

The Twinery.

Twinsies

Twin Needle HemmingMakes me happy. I am pretty short. and hippy.

not in a granola crunchy way, but in the way that when I find something that fits me, I usually have to chop off a few inches. This J.Crew dress was super cute and long. I needed to trim off a few inches.

Twin needle hemming is fantastic because it looks super professional and it helps prevent hems from rolling. It looks like 2 perfectly lined up rows of stitching on the front, and in the back creates a zig zag effect that holds the fabric flat. Because this zig zag covers over the edge, you also do not have to edge-finish your knitted garments. The finished item looks fantastic.

Tools -

Twin needle (made for knit fabric)

adapter for 2nd spool of thread

2 spools of thread, 1 bobbin

ruler

First step -

gather your supplies. Remove your current m

achine needle and place in a safe place for later use. Insert your Twin Needle. Now, set your machine up with the 2nd spool holder. Thread you

r machine so you have both top threads together like you would doing normal stitching. When you get to the needles, simply thread one thread into each hole. R

oll your fly wheel forward to pull up the bob

bin thread. Pull all three threads to the back.

2nd step -

Decide how much you want to hem your garment. If you are doing a major chop like me, be conservative. Sometimes the fabric is so heavy that when you remove a lot, the item might be too short when you cut off the excess. You can always change the depth of your hem or trim a bit more off when you are done.

I pinned my dress up 5 inches. I wanted a 1 inch hem. I should have cut off 4 inches, but I cut off 3 1/2 inches because this fabric was really heavy and weighted the hem down.

3rd step-

Cut your hem appropriately and iron in place. Place pins as you like perpendicular to the garment for easier removal. I actually don't always use pins for this. If you are confidant in it holding in place while you sew, just go for it. Just be accurate and consistent in your hem depth because you are sewing from the front.

4th step-

on the FRONT side of the garment, begin stitching. I usually use a slightly larger stitch length - I think it looks better. You want to line the stitching up so that on the back, the "zig zag" that is created is just barely on the edge of the hem fold itself.

5th step -

Stitch all the way around stretching very slightly. Be sure to back stitch at beginning and end. Press your new hem with some steam.

Back side of twin needle hemming:

Front side of twin needle hemming: