Fabrics: Who Wants to Sew Some Curtains?

Since Maddy and I have been sewing together,

one of our favorite things to do on the weekend is . . . 

look at fabrics!

I know, I know, it sounds crazy, doesn't it!

But, we really do enjoy spending time at the fabric store and 

checking out the new spring fabrics, the clearance materials 

and everything in between!

FYI - Walmart sometimes has great fabrics!

One of my sewing goals for the year is to make

curtains/drapes for the living room and maybe dining room too!

This doggie fabric above is adorable -- for bandanas maybe -

but definitely not the living room!

The drapes I have are fine, but really plain and dull and sooooo dreadfully

boring -- snoozefest!

I feel like I need something with a bit more oomph!

I really like this blue fabric above -- am kind of drawn to blue.

For a while, I had blue carpet in the dining room, but we discovered original hardwood floors were

under it, so we tore out the carpet.  Come to think of it,

we currently have a large blue rug under the dining room table

that I just realized looks a lot like that fabric!

Another blue option!  I like it, but am afraid I could go blind 

or crazy or both sewing that up!  That's busy!

Am afraid Maddy would call the flowery one above "old lady" fabric!

Hmmm -- may have to re-think blue as I really like this red, but

would need to see it in person to make sure it doesn't look orangey in real life!

We'll see if or when I get to this project.

I did read a tutorial from Miss Mustard Seed (do you read her?)

and it doesn't look too terribly difficult.

Any favorites?

The Sweetest Thing

After we returned from our vacation to Hilton Head, Mr. Tennis, Maddy and I all thought about what we liked best about our trip.

Was it the beach? Oh yes, we loved the sand, the calming sound of the waves, body surfing!

Maybe pool time with new friends? Yes, that was loads of fun!

Was it bike-riding together in the mornings?

Even though it was very humid, we loved some bike time.

How about spending time with cousins and new friends? Yes, that was a special treat indeed.

But, while all those were so much fun, Maddy said it best. When asked what was her most favorite part of vacation, she said, "spending so much time with Mom and Dad!"

Right back at you sweetie!