Senior

Farmgirl is required to ride one handed in shows due to Molly being over 5 yrs old...she's considered a senior. Farmgirl has been working really hard to get it right. Still have a ways to go but she's getting there.

Abi(10) on Molly(10) from Melissa Milne on Vimeo.

Slow, slow, quick, quick

Ken and I have been taking ballroom dance lessons every Thursday for the last month. Surprisingly, he was the one that signed us up. I have to say, I was resistant to the idea. I love to dance but I just didn't have the desire to take lessons. I'm so glad he insisted we do it. We are having a great time. Needing new shoes and dresses was just a bonus! The pattern is Vogue 1086 by Tracy Reese. This was a test run of the pattern. I'll need to make some adjustments to the next one. Raise the neckline for one...wowee...it is super low! I have it pinned in the photo below and will tack it before I wear it out. Plus, I think it runs on the large side. I'll need to take it down at least one size, possibly two. The fabric was from Joann's and was on sale for 40% off. The total for this dress was about $16 in supplies. Not too shabby. I think I'll wear it with a sweater tonight to Dance. We're learning single time swing tonight.

Shakin' in my boots

It isn't often that a pattern gets the best of me but darnit this one has thrown me for a loop!

Farmgirl needs a huntseat coat for her upcoming equestrian shows. I had visions of a gorgeous teal lined charcoal coat. Luckily, I decided to do a test coat in this inexpensive fabric first.

This is as far as I've come...to the collar. sigh. linings, welted pockets, multiple layers of stabilizer...it's a nightmare. I'm hoping I get my sewing mojo back soon and can tackle her real show coat soon.

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Please welcome my new nephew, Baby D! He arrived safely on March 8th weighing in at 7 lbs 6 3/4 oz and 20" long. Colette, my baby sis', did a fantastic job and Derrick was an A1 coach. We are so blessed to have him here.

Congratulations Colette and Derrick!