Leah Jumper

Are these not the cutest little girls ever!  The both love pink and so these jumpers were perfect for them!

This is the Leah Jumper in Robert Kaufman Sparkle all the Way, with a ruffle along the top.  It looks super cute with long sleeve shirts!!!

I am so hoping that our sweet baby may be a girl... I just love all the pink and ruffles!

If you are interested in this pattern contact me at jamaketcham@gmail.com.

We have a Winner!

So last night I put all the names in a hat and drew...

And the winner was Rebekah... one of my newest followers.

I know that I have 2 different Rebekah's but this is the "Rebekah" without the last name on her profile.
(Sorry Rebekah Wright :(... maybe next time!)

I have messaged you Rebekah... so just email me at jamaketcham at gmail so we can work out details!

Thanks everyone!!!

Don't Forget about the Giveaway!!!

It's ending today at 5 pm, so be on the look out for a post later on tonight!!!

Spread the word about...  A Different Kind of Giveaway

With Thanksgiving coming up, I have been thinking lately of my family and friends.  I have been reminded of how grateful I am for them and what they do for me in so many ways.

We all have those friends... the ones that really know us and still love us anyway!

So I am giving away a seasonal Thanksgiving hand towel to one of your friends!
You choose the applique turkey or pumpkin, give me her mailing address, and I send it with a note from you!

What a great chance to let someone know that you are so grateful for their friendship.

So how do you enter the giveaway???

1.  Become a follower.
2.  Post something on your blog about the giveaway and leave a comment.
3.  Post my button on your blog and leave a comment.
5.  Email friends and attach me (jamaketcham@gmail.com)
4.  Just leave a comment saying what you love about your friend... no names b/c it is a surprise!

Five ways to enter!!!

I will do the drawing on Friday and then I will email the winner asking for info!!!
Happy Early Thanksgiving

Winter Coat

Look at this great winter coat that I have been working on for a few days!!!  I used the Children's Corner Pattern "Casey."  This coat is a blue cordoroy with a red gingham lining... also interlined with fleece for extra warmth.  I was so happy with this pattern and recommend it to any sewers out there ready to take on a project!

For those, who would rather just buy one... I can make you one!  There are lots of color combinations and I am thinking about adding a ruffle around the hood and sleeves for a more "girly" look.  

I used big buttons to make it easy to take on and off, especially if little fingers are still learning.  There is also an extra clasp to ensure the hood will stay on when they are running around!

Seriously I love it!!!

P.S. Isn't the bunny cute!  We won him at our local fair... Don't know what we were thinking! :)

A Different Kind of Giveaway

With Thanksgiving coming up, I have been thinking lately of my family and friends.  I have been reminded of how grateful I am for them and what they do for me in so many ways.

We all have those friends... the ones that really know us and still love us anyway!

So I am giving away a seasonal Thanksgiving hand towel to one of your friends!
You choose the applique turkey or pumpkin, give me her mailing address, and I send it with a note from you!

What a great chance to let someone know that you are so grateful for their friendship.

So how do you enter the giveaway???

1.  Become a follower.
2.  Post something on your blog about the giveaway and leave a comment.
3.  Post my button on your blog and leave a comment.
5.  Email friends and attach me (jamaketcham@gmail.com)
4.  Just leave a comment saying what you love about your friend... no names b/c it is a surprise!

Five ways to enter!!!

I will do the drawing on Friday and then I will email the winner asking for info!!!
Happy Early Thanksgiving!

Appliqueing with your Sewing Machine

I do not do a ton of hand appliqueing, but if you do not have an embroidery machine... then this is the way to go.

Here are a few tips...

1.  Use Iron On Stabilizer behind the t-shirt applique.  This will prevent the shirt from stretching as you sew on your applique.
2.  Cut out your design and arrange placement before you begin sewing.
3.  Test on a separate piece of fabric for zigzag stitch width and length.
4.  Use spray adhesive to hold fabric down onto the shirt while you sew.
5.  Take your time!  It can take a while so be patience with yourself and always have your seam ripper handy.
6.  Start by doing designs with straight lines... avoid circle for your first applique attempts.

Happy Sewing!

Fall Purse

I decided that I would randomly post "Stuff for Mama"

I sometimes get tired of sewing little people things, so I am going to take so time every so often to sew for Mama!

Today I was inspired by a purse shown on the soyouthinkyourcrafty.com blog.

I used a brown cordoroy, paired with a green cordoroy... the inside of course was a fun yellow with chocolate and hot pink bird prints.