ModKid meets Alexander Henry

I’m not lying when I say that I love Patty’s patterns. The styles are so fun and hip, and the clothes sew up so nicely. I’m never disappointed by the results and Miss L always loves wearing them.

About a year ago, I tried to bring home Patty’s prototype for the Sydney hooded tunic but was foiled. Lucky for me that I can now make one whenever I want — and I’m expecting there to be plenty in L’s closet before too long.

Now, this particular Sydney was made as a sample for the shop but I did let my sweetie wear it before I dropped it off. The two main fabrics are by Alexander Henry and I have to say that I love them just as much now as I did when Sarah ordered them at Market in May. Bright, fun, bold — all the things I love. The green dot is actually one of Paula’s from Summer Soiree. A few of those prints actually look really good with the AH line but the dots won out for me. Why? Because I have a polka dot fixation. (The green corduroy pants, BTW, were a Carter’s purchase and a perfect match.)

I did make one change to the construction of the tunic and that was sewing the front facing over the hood so that the front edge of the hood ends up between the facing and the tunic. I think it makes for a nice, clean line in the front of the tunic and no serged seams to show if the neckline flips open. If you want to try this yourself, follow the directions for attaching and turning the facing but skip topstitching the opening as well as basting the facing to the neckline. Then when you attach the hood, pin the facing so the hood is between it and the tunic, with the wrong side of the facing on the outside of the shirt. Clip the corner and turn the facing back to the inside of the top before topstitching around the hood and the shirt’s V.

I don’t think it took me more than two or three hours to sew it up, and part of that was because I got caught up in the TV show I had on while I was sewing. (Shhh! I have an unhealthy addiction to the SoapNet’s repeats of Beverly Hills, 90210!)

Gratitude 2009

I’m bringing back Thankful for 30 this year. You can read all about it here.

My MacBook is still at “the spa,” but I’ll add a Mr. Linky as soon as I can for those who want to participate. (blogging from my iPhone has challenges.)

ETA: My MacBook is home! I feel like I’m back in touch with the world at large again, although I’m still trying to work out the kinks that sprouted from replacing the hard drive. Thanks for your patience.

You’re welcome to sign up with the Mr. Linky widget if you’re taking part in this year’s Thankful for 30. Feel free to grab the little graphic, too.

1. Sunny Fall days and more in the forecast.
2. Finding the stash of checks after I ran out.
3. Bringing home my MacBook with its shiny new hard drive.

Houston Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Kelly, author of comment #2, as chosen by Random.org! Kelly, send me your mailing info by Monday evening and I’ll get the out to you ASAP. (flourishes at gmail dot com) Thanks so much to everyone who entered!

I’ll be blogless for a few days as my MacBook undergoes repairs again since it has (again) decided to go on strike. See y’all soon! (I hope!)

Houston Round-Up: Giveaway!

This has to be the most drawn-out process of blogging an event in the history of blogging. But I’m finally done and here are the goodies from Quilt Market that can be heading to your home in just a few days. Up for grabs are:

• A neat laser cut invisible zipper from Ghee’s;
• ModKid measuring tape;
• California Dreamin’ postcards;
• Little Folks notepad;
• Timeless Treasures fat quarter stack;
• Olivia’s Holiday by Tina Givens fat quarter stack;
• Two Lecien quilt patterns;
• Mini ruler set;
• Cool bag made from Bali Pops; and
• Awesome Japanese fabric wearable button from Bunny’s Designs!

Just comment on this post and you’re all set. You have until 9 p.m. EST on Friday, Oct. 30, to enter. I’ll close comments then and use the random number generator to select a winner. The winner must claim her (or his) prize by 9 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 2, or I’ll choose another winner.

Good luck!

Five

Five years of love, hugs, kisses, giggles, smiles and those beautiful curls.