54 Chevy Bel Air
You can see this car and many more like it on the old Route 66 at Russells Truck and Travel. Just head west on 40 about an hour from Amarillo. You can' t miss it. You can also buy this cute skirt at the Nest or convo me @ lilwomenstitches@gmail.com
A real live Sound of Music moment meets desperately seeking mama. So I was trying to find some double layer gause to make this whimsical quilted bodice dress for my daughter. The problem is there is not much of a selection here as far a fabrics go, not saying that the selections we have are bad, you just can't find certain things in smaller cities. So with that being said, every place I went to told me to look online. I really wanted to stay local, because I am a big supporter of local business, but I knew if was going to get what I wanted I would have to probably search the internet.
I arrived at home feeling I had wasted a few hours running all over town, and then the thought hit me. I know I must have something laying around here that I could use. I dug through all my material finding nothing but the ordinary cottons I usually use. This had to be different, I wanted an old world look. Something you don't normally see. So I go to the linen closet/my husbands closet in the hall way, poor guy, and I find the perfect thing. A curtain I used a long time ago in a kitchen window. It was perfect! There it was the lone curtain , seemingly begging me to cut it up and use it for something else. So off I went with my curtain in hand and began to cut it up and stitch it onto some quilt batting that I had previously bought. The two married together perfectly and a day later I had a real live " A few of my favorite things" moment. My daugther loves the playful dress, and with the exception of the ceremonial first wash, you would think that they were stitched together.
I kept it old world looking by using safety pins instead of buttons and I left the bottom of both skirts unhemmed. What do you have in your closet that you could upcycle? Maybe it's an old sweater you know you will never wear again...make something out of it and if you don't then at least give it to a women's shelter and rid yourself of things you don't use.
Keepin' it simple, kass
I met Tom and Esther a couple of summers ago while I was on a mission trip with some dear friends of mine. Tom and Esther and their three children live on a remote Island off the mainland of Nicaragua called Isla de Ometepe. It is situated perfectly between two volcanoes both of which I believe are still active. There is also a beautiful fresh water lake that will absolutely take your breath away. I have never seen a more peaceful, clean body of water. While I was there we met the local pastor and his family. They welcomed us in with open arms and we sat on their front porch for the service. At that time there was no building for a worship service so the pastor was inviting people to his home and they were ministering there. It was so much fun. The singing, clapping, the smiles on everyone's faces. There I met Denelis, she had heard I had three little girls and so she made a sweet little dress and gave it to me. I have pictures of the girls wearing it. I will have to post them later. Denelis is now in sewing school in Cost Rica. This is the first time she has ever been away from home. It is a very exciting time for her, she is really stepping out and going for her dreams. I am so proud of her. Tom and Esther are like second parents to her and through them I found out about helping Denelis. lil' women is helping Denelis with her school right now. When you buy from lil' women or donate you are helping to change lives. This is the first story but I hope not the last. lil' women will continue to help other women achieve their goals. This is my hope, this is my prayer. To learn more about the Fritz's follow this link http://www.islandbreeze.net to their website. You can make donations through http://www.cten.org by clicking on United States of America and then click on Middle America, then scroll down until you find Tom and Esther. CTEN (Commission to Every Nation) has made it so easy to help out missionaries all over the world. Make a cup of coffee and settle into your cozy or not so cozy computer chair and peruse the CTEN website, I'm sure you'll find it fun and interesting.
As we were on our way back from Alabama, we found this sweet little restaurant called the "Nickle & Dime Diner" an old boxcar turned into a fun little place to eat. Rubie decided to model her Little Bo Peep skirt and show off her waitressing skills. It was a nice break from the 16 hour drive (that turned into 20) and so much fun. While your eating you can enjoy watching people ride the ferris wheel and merry go round. We took our turn in it a couple of times as well. If your ever passing through Arkansas make sure to stop in a Ft. Smith and eat at the "Nickle & Dime Diner" and don't forget to order their famous homemade potato chips.
