a make it yourself mom's diary

I know it has been some time since I last posted.  I have been busy.  Life with four kids and all.  I finally finished the love seat I started on- after nearly 1 year!  I haven't taken a picture of it yet, but I did get a before picture and will post before and afters later.  I still have the other one left to do.  I plan to start it after the holidays.  I am working on a coat for Kristen's (you know, the other contributor to this blog) daughter now.  I will probably get a picture of the coat on Brielle once it is completed and shipped to them.
I haven't forgotten the jacket for myself either.  I started it earlier this year, but got overwhelmed with all the fitting and all the other stuff going on around here.  It got put aside.  I pulled it out periodically but just never had the motivation to do anything with it.  I finally got back to it.  I adjusted the back, and it is better.  I need to do a few more things to tweak the muslin and then I can start sewing the real deal.  I am excited, as it has been cold around here as of late and I'd love a third layer.  I guess all the warm weather here in Vegas makes it hard to think about cold weather clothes- until you are stuck in cold!

Just wanted to update you so you'd know I am still around.
Laura