Pattern Addiction

So, I may have a pattern problem. A full blown addiction? Maybe. Here are today's finds:

The first one is a skirt (McCalls M5591) that I already have fabric for, its to knock off Kate Spade's $325 Lilith skirt:

The next is McCalls M5525, to copy a coat that I found on Pinterest. It says it's from H & M, but I don't like the fabric on their version. I want it warmer, so I'll make my own.

Next is Simplicity 2273, some bibs for a friend's baby:

And then there's the pattern I've been sale-hunting for all summer, finally found at Hancock Fabrics, Simplicity 2178:

And one that I've been unsure of for awhile, so I just went for it before it goes out of print, Simplicity 2497:

Last is Simplicity 2053, I just love the long sleeves and the side rouching. I'm planning to make the view on the top right. I think this will make a great winter dress!

Sewing Hiatus

My beloved Bernina is on the fritz. The other day as I was sewing, it decided to start making a horrid, angry grinding noise. I've tried oiling it, to no avail. I'm taking it to the Bernina doctor tomorrow, hopefully it's an inexpensive diagnosis!

Pattern Extravaganza!

JoAnn's had a great pattern sale a few weeks back, and I stocked up! Here's what's in my sewing bin, waiting to be made:

McCalls 5433, I want to make the long view out of white eyelet, as soon as I can find a "grown up" eyelet.

McCalls 6361, I have some navy twill for these, and I'll line the pockets and waistband out of multi-print cotton.

McCalls 6309, This will be for my friend Nicole's baby, as soon as we figure out if he's a boy or girl (I'm guessing boy).

McCalls 6173, I made these in black, and now I want to make navy with hot pink zippers on the outside!

Vogue 1030, I have been drooling over this pattern for at LEAST 3 years. I don't know where I'll wear it but I had to snap it up incase it goes out of print.

Vogue 2979, Kate Middleton inspired. I'd like this in black, and tea length with a fab crinoline. Maybe for Andy's cousin's wedding this fall!

 Vogue 8633, I want to make the full skirt, short sleeved version for my brother's wedding.

Simplicity 2180

I've tried something new. Sewing a pattern the way it was intended rather than creating a "frankenpattern" from two or more patterns. Soooo much easier, and with much better fitting results!

Here's my latest, Simplicity 2180:

I wore this to my cousin's wedding at St. John's Church on the Creighton University campus. Since it was hot and humid, the open back felt super comfortable when the breeze blew! Also, Andy was able to continue his newfound hobby of photographing Jesuit Churches.

Thanks to the father of the bride's ability to get great seats, the following day we attended the College World Series game 1 and had a great time. We love Omaha!

Blooms!

Nothing that I've planted yet, hopefully the squirrels haven't eaten all my seeds.

Here's what's blooming in my yard:

Guest Room Re-Do

When we moved into our house, we were perfectly happy with the slate blue color that it had been painted by the previous owners. Until about December, when we had an ice dam (damn...) on the roof above this room. One day we found water pouring down the wall inside the house. Oopsies! We had to remove a section of plaster, fill and patch it, and repaint the whole room. We decided on a yummy shade of key-lime green, and Andy finished painting this weekend.

In this room we still have to:

* Fix crown molding and baseboards near the leak site.

* Move desk and computer down to make a guest room/office.

* Hang art.

* Find and sew window valances and throw pillows to tie together the lime paint with navy bedding.

Bathroom Updates!

The bathroom is coming along nicely and hopefully will be fully functional by next week.

We Andy still has to:

* Install baseboards and paint them white

* Paint the radiator (we're intensely debating bronze or copper)

* Paint the medicine cabinet door (bronze or copper)

* Re-install the toilet and sink

* Re-hang the door and door mirror

* Find and install a toilet paper holder, towel rod, and art.