For the LOVE of Mother's!

Sooooo I've been waiting forever to post

about this! I finished them a week and
a half ago.
So for mine and Daniel's moms - I made
them bags for Mother's Day - and Dmitri
helped! :)
I made the totes - then did freezer paper
stenciling to transfer his face onto the fabric.
[which if you've never done - you HAVE to! Easy and fun!]
I of course painted his hands and stuck them
on the bag. Which was easier said then done!
But I'm happy with the outcome.
The only prob I had was the zippers and
handles. The zippers were an after thought,
so when I measured for the handles, they
were even. But then I added the zipper - and
the straps no longer lined up with either side.
I decided to go with it - because I was running
out of time!
Ohwell.
I also filled them with a few odds and ends.
This one is for Daniel's mom

And here's the one for my mom

Well I've been wanting a bigger sewing
machine - bigger base for free hand stippling.
Well - I got a sewing machine!! :D
It's pretty awesome - and I'm excited to
put it to use.
Daniel bought me my first sewing machine
when we were dating. I think it was for
Valentine's Day. I love it - and it's been
great to me! I had never used a sewing
machine before - so it was a perfect
starter. It's not too big - and had the
right amount of features.
My new one is bigger - and has a
computerized display! It also has
something like 250 stitches.
Wahoo! I'm excited :]
MMmm - it's so new.
I love it!
:}

Happy Mom's Day [late] to all the fab
Mothers!!
Especially to Deborah & Mary!

And a few pics from today!
Hanging out in the laundry basket.
Today Dmitri and I spent our
morning and afternoon out and about.
Daniel started on his new floor - which
he likes a lot better then the last.
He got off a little early today too - which
I always love! :]
Yea - so Dmitri and I went to the Outlets
to do an exchange. And to the
Vans outlet for some spiffy new
shoes for him. I had no idea they
had such awesome deals!
I got him a pair of slip ons for 60%
of and then some classic lace ups for 50%.
The boy needs shoes OKAY!
Oh so cute.

Then we hung out at the mall. And I
tried on more clothes just for fun.
We got Subway. Dmitri has been spoiled.
Sometimes we'll get a fruit punch and give
him some out of the straw [or ice water]
so now he thinks every drink is for him.
Too bad I got Coke. That one is off limits to
him for a LONG time!
And forever if I can help it.

But it was a good day.

Oh - and check this out.
My dad made this kitchen table for my mom!
I think he did a fantastic job!
It looks awesome!
And it's totally worth clicking on the
pic to see it bigger.
Good dad!
:D