Look what we can do!: Part Four (right?)

This is our last batch of these unless you guys want to send me more, which we would all love!

Molly T in Florida made a special birthday outfit for her little girl Brooklyn.

I think it is the special details like this that our kids will remember... hopefully! Whenever my kids and I are having an "off" day I want to hold up all the "keepsakes" I've made or pull out pictures from a fun day as a family and say, "See, I can be cool sometimes! I'm not a complete monster... right?" Molly is a fantastic mom and I really look up to her so I love seeing what she does with her kids.


Rachel W in Oregon is actually visiting Hawaii right now! Here's what she was workin' with before her visit though:



I am always impressed with her ability to do more than one type of craft well. Thomas just photographed their entire extended family on the temple grounds the other day and we were looking at the pictures through the editing process and I just felt a great love for good people who love their families and do what is right. It's nice to have people like that in your life. I feel lucky to have so many good examples around me all the time!

Cammie Heaston in Utah is a gem. Seriously. I asked if people wanted to be involved in the service project knowing that it was kind of short notice and at a time when many people who would otherwise pitch in were on vacation so I thought, well, if at least one more person does it then that will be good. When I wasn't hearing much back I shrugged it off as bad timing and then one day in the mail I got this:

A fully completed quilt with expert stitching and even with Hawaiian themed, cheerful fabric! WOW! I was amazed! I know that the long-term patients at Kahuku will be cheered and uplifted by such a beautiful labor of love. Fantastic. Thank you Cammie!

I have one more entry, but I can't find it.... blast! Stay tuned for that one. Have a meaningful, inspired day friends!

Look what we can do!: Part Three

Echo A in Hawaii gets a whole post dedicated to her craft spree she has been on lately. She sent me all these pictures with an email that said, "i have been on a bit of a roll lately. i don't know if you are like me but my sewing inspiration and desire comes in waves. it just so happens i am on one right now."

I think we all know what you mean for sure Echo! I have craft draughts and craft explosions and it comes and goes in waves for sure. I don't think that it hurts that she got a spiffy new Bernina for Mothers Day either. Yes, that certainly helps.

It helped her finish a quilt she has been working on for her son Gideon:


And she kept those creative juices flowing when she completed these sweet baby projects:


She's also been having fun creating a variety of circle skirts for her daughter Adelaide:



and I can't say I blame her. I mean, I'll spare you my usual, "Wah, wah, I need a daughter to sew for routine," and skip straight to, what would this look like in Mama-form? I want.

And last, but most certainly not least, she made this adorable apron for our friend Megan who just got married. Look at that workmanship and who doesn't love the Chevron look? I am a sucker for it every time, but a reverse Chevron? Now that's cool. I'll take one of these too please.



Let's tack her friend Matti from Hawaii on this one as well for good measure. You remember her from her cute sundresses and baby seat covers? Well, she made this precious little tie for her son Texton out of a man's tie:

She didn't even send this to me, I just saw it on her porch when I was hanging out the other day and I snatched it up and stole a quick photograph so SURPRISE MATILD! :)

Alright, who's ready to start their own crafting spree? How about a craft revolution? ME! I'm ready! See ya next time. We have a few more to go, but feel free to keep sending in pictures any chance you get so we can all stay-in-touch and inspire each other! Peace out crafty types.

Look what we can do!: Part Two

Ashley M in Hawaii made this for her baby girl's room:

It totally fulfilled it's mission too since Lola is the happiest baby ever. Ash has mad skills. I think I'll apprentice with her.

Bille G in California made these adorable dresses for her daughter Nico:


I think this post should have been titled, "Stephanie wishes she had a daughter to sew for!" Man, these little dresses are precious. Love them.

In keeping with the girly theme, Christy B in Arizona constructed these cute skirts for her and her daughter Evelyn:


Doesn't this make you want to riffle through your fabrics and get pleating? Anyone? Yes, me too. Way to go Christy!

Melissa P in Utah sewed herself a vintage inspired swimsuit:

You read that right. SHE MADE THIS PEOPLE! I'll start taking a list now of the people, who like me, would like to know what pattern she used and if she maintained her sanity throughout. It looks so cute! I want one. I actually have a few swimsuit fabrics in my stash that I haven't been brave enough to use yet. I need you to fly to Hawaii and patiently hold my hand and hover over my shoulder so I can be cool like you Mellie... oh wait, I think I would have to just boldly make it all by myself in order to be cool like you. Dash it all. This is rad.

Megan B in California pieced and quilted this little beauty for her daughter Rivers:

I think this post could also be titled, "My friends give their daughters really awesome names!" Lola, Nico, Evelyn, Rivers. Cute cute cute cute. Rivers is so lucky to get to roll around on this charming keepsake from her Mama. I am in love with the fabric selection too!

Meg T in Hawaii has been hard at work making things for her home with her husband Corbin:



I know I have mentioned it before on here, but Meg does everything well and everyone who lives around here looks up to her and her impecable style and flawless execution. I am a "that's good enough" crafter and so I am always in awe of people who do things the right way. Seriously inspiring.

Let's do one more for this round shall we?

Melissa C in Utah hosted an adorable birthday for her delicious baby Noah complete with an awesome teepee for the kids to play in:


This just makes me smile. I have always wanted to make one of these for my boys! It is so fun and nostalgic and imaginative. Those are the best kinds of crafts in my opinion. Well, there are so many great kinds of crafts so that's a grandiose claim to make, but don't you just love it when you make something that looks good, is well made, and your kids will actually love it and use it and play with it? I've definitely been guilty of making things in the past that I think are so cute and am excited to give to my kids only to find it discarded under the crib or in the bottom of the toy box and not missed. Kids definitely know what they like and this teepee is definitely in the cool craft category!

Who's inspired? (I wish you could see me over-eagerly raising my hand right now.) Make something this week and email me a picture and stay tuned for more!

what are you working on?

I always have a stack of things that are in progress. Remember these?

I just remembered them. I want to finish these this month for sure.

I asked some society members to text me a picture of projects they are working on and here's what I got:
Angie Takahashi in Hawaii has got this cool wallet in the works. Nice pockets! I like the simple style of the fabric too.


Ashley Moffat in Hawaii always has some awesomely pieced quilt in the works. Love the fabrics! I wonder if this is for her new little Lola girl.

Bille Gniewosz in California made these seat belt strap covers for her daughter Nico's car seat. I love personal touches like this. It hardly crosses my mind to make something everyday, like a car seat, echo your personal style. Very cool!

Darcie Sanders in Utah whipped this up for her son Kjell and I love it! Darcie is also a master cake maker. (As if you didn't already know because she's all over the Internet these days and for good reason!)

Echo Allred in Hawaii started this cool table-top play house a while back and the kids (mine included) are crazy about it! She keeps adding awesome stuff to it. Such a good idea!

Liko Miller in Hawaii sent me a picture of her work-in-progress apron from the apron challenge. I love the home-iness feeling the fabric and cut give. We should have an apron party someday. All two or three of us who get it done! haha :)

Linda Robertson in Hawaii started the awesome tradition of making Christmas quilts for her grand kids. This is the start of Ambrose's quilt. She hand-quilts each one with special embellishments in the design and they are very beautiful. They're so nice I may not let Ambrose get near his with a ten-foot pole until he's thirty or something.

Meg Thomander in Hawaii made this adorable dress for her daughter Indie. She said it just needs the buttons and hemming. Reminds me of a couple of almost finished projects I have needing the same thing. SO CLOSE!

Rachel Whetton in Oregon has been working on this cute little number for her daughter Bailey. This picture and Meg's remind me that I need to have a girl someday. Big time.

Shauna White in Texas has a project in it's infancy going on. Some fabric for curtains or embellishments in her little girl's rooms. I have some curtain fabric just sitting around too Shauna! Let's have a curtain making party!

Sheila Rich in Hawaii has a new house being built and I can't wait to see it all done because I know it's going to be ultra stylish! She's got a few projects in the works for home and family and it all starts with some good fabric.

Stefani Jorgensen in Hawaii is taking some of her old shirts and making adorable dresses for her girls out of them. I LOVE re-purposing great fabrics and these are totally hip.

She's also about to start a seafoam green vinyl handbag with houndstooth lining. Great color choices!


I love seeing what people are working on. Everyone is so talented! It gets me all inspired to finish up my almost-there projects and dream up the next fun creations!

What are YOU working on?