I am so glad it's Friday!
This week I learned that one kiddo has a cavity, another needs braces, that Ezra's new glasses fly off during taekwondo, that I have high cholesterol, that I love helping to chaperone Abigail's field trip, that bringing two guinea pigs to David's class requires much preparation, that I hate it when my server goes down every time the wind blows, and that I miss this space (and checking in with all your spaces) so very much. I am so glad to see this week come to an end and to spending a quiet weekend with my family. I will also carve out a bit of time to see what you all have been up to - because reading your blogs never fails to put a smile on my face and always leaves me so inspired.
On a crafty note, I love my milkweed shawl and I have worn it everywhere for the past two days. I love the way it looks, the color, and how soft it feels. This may have something to do with the gorgeous yarn from Shivaya Naturals with which it is knit. Thank you so much Heather. Most of all I love how perfectly it stays on - I really don't have to fix or rearrange it for hours. Who knew this little shawl would become the perfect fall accessory?
And last night I sewed two pillowcases for David's room because he's determined to sleep in a "pillow mom made" and has slept on this quilted sham for the past month. I really don't like washing the quilted sham all the time and when I saw this pillowcase post on Lisa's blog I knew that mama made pillowcases were in order. Thank you so much for the inspiration Lisa, because while I've sewn decorative shams for my kiddos' beds I have never sewn pillowcases because I always thought it was easier to buy them and that "no one would see the anyways." But it took Lisa's beautiful words about her family sleeping on, and traveling with, pillows they'd made to help me realize that it's not what others see that's important. What's important is that my guy wants to bury his little face in a pillow made just for him - by mom. See what I mean when I say your blogs inspire me and make me better?
I made the pillowcases using an envelope back closure because I only had 1 yard of each of these 2 prints and I wanted to get 2 matching pillowcases. I cut both yards in half and used the orange print for the back of the blue print fabric and the blue print for the back of the orange print fabric - making them kindda reversible.
I still ran out of fabric so I had to add yet another fabric for the second flap. I made this flap small because I didn't want it to become too busy with all the prints. I think they look pretty good - now fingers crossed that the kiddo approves!
Have a super weekend everybody!
Cute . . . I'm sure he'll love them. Kids seem to love things that were made just for them.
Posted by: BethAnn | October 23, 2009 at 09:35 PM
Milkweed shawl = gorgeous
Pillow cases = fabulous
Love them both! :)
Posted by: mary | October 23, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Oh Larissa, it sounds like you've had some trying times this past week. I'm so glad it's the weekend too! Your milkweed shawl was gorgeous being blocked and it's even better on you! So, do you have a shawl pin or anything to keep it wrapped?....I have shawl-fall-offis syndrome and any advice you have for keeping shawls on would be fabulous! The pillowcases are terrific! I love that funky monkey print. It sure is sweet to fall asleep on a handmade pillowcase. Thanks for the love...really, it's been a tough week and your kind words really warmed my heart! Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Lisa Q | October 24, 2009 at 10:02 AM
love the pillowcases and LOVE that shawl.
it's beautiful.
Posted by: Sandy | October 24, 2009 at 01:51 PM
the pillow collection is so lovely and cheery! I love that they are mismatched!
Posted by: lucy | October 24, 2009 at 07:26 PM
Oh boy...you had a busy week. Hope your weekend is going well. thanks for the link to the shawl. I think this will be perfect for my mom for the holidays.
Posted by: jane | October 25, 2009 at 07:43 AM
ooh his bed looks so comfy that i want to hope right in!
Posted by: darlene | October 25, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Sounds like it's been an activity filled week for you! and you made it!!
Your shawl is lovely on you!!
and those pillowcases are perfect! He'll sleep just perfectly!
Posted by: kristyn | October 25, 2009 at 09:29 PM