Since we have a daughter, now I can overwhelm her with goodies from my creative hand. First thing? A Pillowcase Dress and fabric shoes to match. Yes. Super adorable. She isn't walking yet, so I am still able to get away with plain fabric for her shoes. Soon though I might have to get the nobly stuff for the soles. You know the kind that is on the kids footed pajamas. I got the free patterns from a website you can find here. Really great photos and great patterns and templates. I still consider myself a beginner, even though I have made my children each a quilt, some fleece blankets and a pioneer costume for my son (12months old). Just yesterday I did my first buttonhole! I have been using a sewing machine since early elementary, and I had never made a buttonhole. Seriously. It was so much easier than I imagined. I think it was my machine though. It has a foot, and easy to follow directions. "One step" is what the sales guy told my husband. Now if only I could find more free time to indulge in my mounds of scrap fabric.
