One Day Closer To You

Once again I have tested a new pattern for  CKC Patterns!  Introducing Effy! This beautiful pattern comes in top, tunic, and dress length. You can make it with a snapped romper bottom for the little babies. The details on this dress are exquisite. Lace trim, no lace trim. Flower at the waist, no flower. You can use a sheer overskirt and solid bottom skirt. It pairs well with shorts and leggings. So many options. AND it is GORGEOUS!                                

So, many of you know that Sam began second grade on Thursday. Tradition states that a school supply list will be distributed prior to the school year beginning so students have time to get their supplies. Y'all. I bought ALL the supplies. When we met his teacher, I asked her if there was ANYTHING not on the list that she would like or need for her classroom. She said snacks, so you know what I did? I went to walmart and BOUGHT a class snack for Sam to take. Today is his third day of second grade and y'all, on my way home from dropping him off, I was listening to a local radio station. EVERY ONE of those radio personalities were COMPLAINING about having to buy school supplies. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Are y'all listening? THEY COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING TO PAY FOR 4 YELLOW HIGHLIGHTERS. They said it was X dollars to get all of the supplies on the list. If parents don't buy the supplies, you do know who has to buy them right?? Right? TEACHERS Teachers who already

I mentioned in my previous post that I sew samples for  The Caffeinated Momma Custom Fabric This week I sewed up some gorgeous, soft cotton Lycra in some amazing prints. First up, I made a dress for my daughter in these beautiful mint dandelions, a print I requested!  This fabric was soft and supple. It drapes beautifully and has a nice weight to it, not too heavy or too light.    Then I SEWED FOR MYSELF! Something I rarely do either because of time or let's face it, body self consciousness. Anyway, I had been meaning to make the stardust tank by Halla Patterns and I finally did it with the second print of fabric from TCMF. These gorgeous black and white stars paired so well with the galaxy print I had in my stash. They are perfect together. I was a tad worried that the white would be see through, but it's pretty thick for white fabric!!  The preorder for these two fabrics and several more amazing prints is open until August 5th!! The link is above.

So many things have changed in the life of my family since my last post.  My husband has transitioned from the U.S. Marine Corps to civilian life. We moved back to Florida in December 2015 to be closer to our families. We have add a daughter to our family, Piper. I'm a stay at home mom again to our kids, and I am focusing more on my sewing.  I am currently a brand ambassador for  Rebecca Page , a tester for  CKC Patterns , and a strike off seamstress for  The Caffeinated Momma Custom Fabric . All of these have been WONDERFUL opportunities for myself and my family. They have allowed me to expand my skill set and learn more about my self. I'll be using this blog to not only tell you about myself and my family, but also to promote these brands and show off my handmade items!  Now I'll tell you a little about myself.  I'm Lerinda. Mother of two, a seven year old son and one year old daughter.  I've been married to my sweet husband for almost 9 years now