...... We've Been Busy

 It's always fun trying to decide what to take on vacation.

At least with a car vacation the possibilities are endless

as far as packing clothing for the Outer Banks.  

 Break Time ... Packing is hard Work

Mommy Katie is doing such a good job she

doesn't need my help anymore ... so I'm

going to take a snooze.

 I managed to gather all the westie stuff 

--- MISSING ---

The food / treats / toys & antibiotics just in case.

 Can't leave home without the supplements.

Of course this afternoon I started to feel flu-like

so I'm hoping it will pass by and keep going.

 I forgot to show you what I purchased from the

Westie Foundation of America's sale table at the

dog show last Friday.  Wilson wanted a hat, and I

wanted the gray fleece vest, the tote bag and the westie

pupmobile car magnet.

... ... ... ... ...

OFF THE SEWING TABLE

 I may have mentioned that I don't want to keep scraps 

of fabric anymore since my box started overflowing.  

So these [3] dresses are made out of left-over fabric.

What I didn't need for the dresses I cut into blocks

measuring 2-1/2" square.  

I'm starting a 'scrappy quilt' collection of tiny blocks.

 Ballerina Dress

 Everything is Ducky Dress

 Lavender & Tan Jacket

 My first completed pleated skirt.

I'm excited how well this turned out.

This skirt was cutout & on my sewing table since last year

[basically I was afraid to tackle pleats].

 Matching Suit Jacket

The fringe was a little tedious to attach but worth the effort.

 The Lime Green & Bright Pink Dot Collection

 This jacket took me forever to make.

 I had enough fabric for a short outfit.

The sundress in bright happy colors.

McKenna is going to have another fantastic 

fashion portfolio when she goes to her forever home.

There something I must confess ...

 I'll miss my Bernina sewing machine while on vacation.

She's going in on Friday for her yearly physical.

I'm not sure I can go seven days without sewing.

 So in order to make the withdrawal bearable

I'm taking a stack of patterns to cut out.

so I'll be ready to start sewing when I come home