I am intrigued...can't wait to see this. I adore The September Issue, I am one of the millions who purchase it religiously. Anyways, can't wait.
Also some other cute twins photos...here. Mine are still in the NICU - but I am hoping they will be coming home soon.
So to ease my Little Love's adjustment from only child to sibling...I bought her this lovely toy from happysquashtoys. She adores it! Plus it is impeccably crafted - I am so impressed.
This will be brief...but the twins have arrived! They are one week old today. One girl and one boy. They came six weeks early - but they are a good size. Still need some time to mature in the NICU - but both are doing wonderfully!! 
This was my mothers day gift. I adore it! It is from Piano Bench Designs via Etsy. She has many lovely designs. I also love this and this! Oh how I love ETSY.
This is how I feel most mornings. I am nearing the end of my pregnancy and the exhaustion is getting to be unbearable. Not sure how women carry more than two babies at a time - it seriously is taking a toll on my body!
But, there is still so many things I want to finish before these babies arrive. So many projects I know I will not get a chance to work on once they are here. As well, I want to be spending some quality time with my Little Love. So, I am also trying to fit in walks in the park, visits to the zoo - anything that makes this little girl smile. She is so much fun to be with - and I want to enjoy this time we have before our lives get a little busier!
So despite my body screaming for a nap...some days I forgo it in order to fit it all in. Sigh.
My fabulous sister saved me this year by offering to be my childcare as I returned to work part time last fall. It was wonderful to know that my Little Love was well taken care of, and that she was enjoying spending time with her Aunt and her nephews. Truly I couldn't thank my sister enough for this 'piece of mind'...and I wanted to give her a gift that helped her take time for herself. So, I made her a "Take A Moment" basket full of little things she can do to 'take a moment' for herself. Each item came with a quote that corresponded with the item...and hopefully captured the "take a moment" theme!!
A quick and simple summer skirt - with pom poms, making it more fun to shimmy shake! This one is a little long for my Little Love - but by August I am sure it will fit perfectly!
I finally finished the shirt dress by made. I struggled a little with it, but the elastic sleeves and neck line seems to be quite forgiving - and hides alot of my flaws. But all in all my first attempt seems to be a success! Also go check out Dana's blog to see more fabulous creations by other ladies - so many creative women!! 
So, Chicago was wonderful. We visited the Sears Tower, Millenium Park, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, the Chicago University Campus. The weather was beautiful the first evening but the next two days were a bit overcast and rainy...so it was good not to pre-purchase our ball game tix. But we did get rush seat for Jersey Boys - which was fantastic. I wasn't the best explorer on foot - but managed to do ok despite being about 27 weeks along. I highly recommend this city to anyone -tons to see and do!
So, I am off on a weekend getaway to Chicago. I am very excited, especially since it is currently snowing in Calgary...yuck! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday!
So, I have made these hats before. I used an old t-shirt and then embroidered along the bottom. Not being the most skilled 'embroiderer' I chose a relatively simple pattern...and did only one on each. Although I am thinking they may have been cuter with three little fruits along the bottom. Either way I had so much fun doing the embroidery, I am trying to think of other items I could embroider on!
P.S. the hat pattern is from here.
Alison...congratulations!! Please email me at wells.maryanne@gmail.com with your mailing address information. I hope you enjoy your new tote!
A beautifully simplistic quilt by katie did. Probably a good basic quilt for me to start on, and the result is such a clean modern look. Instructions are found here.
A wonderful way to repurpose clothes...an adorable sundress made from a men's dress shirt, made by "made." I love how it looks and I love how it holds a memory. Instructions from here.
I have had this pattern cut out for a while now. Although I realize pants are not that complicated to sew, I seem to always mess them up. So, I have procrastinated sewing these. But, I adore this fabric - it is by Heather Ross and it is so soft! I finished the hem with brown bias tape, and I quite like the contrast. 
