Morgan and the Prom Dress

Morgan was invited to an LDS Prom in Tucson. She asked if I would make her a dress. She chose a pattern and then decided that she didn't like the neckline. In March, while in Phoenix visiting Grandma we went fabric and pattern shopping. (Those of you reading this probably don't know that the only place in Sierra Vista to purchase dress fabric is Wal-Mart.) Morgan chose another pattern with a neckline she liked. We also purchased fabric to make a test dress. I made a dress from the new pattern to assure that she really liked this style and to verify her size. We haven't made her a dress before. This dress challenged my sewing skills. It has an invisible side seam zipper. It took me seven tries before the zipper was in to my satisfaction :( She loved the neck, but wanted a long dress. She also needed a smaller size. She will have to grow into the orange dress.

The next Saturday immediately following the afternoon session of General Conference, Randy, Morgan and I headed to Tucson in search of fabric. Bethany met us at Jo-Ann's Fabric. Morgan chose a bold blue butterfly print! I combined the two patterns. Started sewing. This time I got the zipper in on the first try. She loves the dress! Morgan did her own hair.

Dressed and ready for a wonderful night with her best friend.

Blog cravings

I love reading family blogs. I regret that I have not been keeping up on my blog. Last year I read Sink reflections by Marla Cilley, one of her philosophies is You are not behind, Jump in where you are. With that in mind I will JUMP back into posting my activities and thoughts. (plus I'm probably procrastinating working on Morgan's prom dress - it terrifies me.)

Last week I was craving Green chili chicken enchiladas. Realizing that I didn't have any corn tortillas, but did have Masa Harina I grabbed a Sous Chef and together we made fresh corn tortillas. The dough was warm and pliable, similar to play dough. Together we rolled and pressed. I cooked. My craving was satisfied! Yum!!

Last year I could no longer stand my couches! Costco even had a contest for the UGLIEST couches in America. They posted the picture of the winner. It looked just like mine :(

Not wanting to purchase new furniture, I decided to re-do my cushions.

I'm not ashamed any more.