summer projects in full swing

Summer has just begun, and so has my list of projects that have been started and, in most cases, completed. 
1. new 4th of July bag in the making (and since completed) - tutorial found here
2. two vintage Pyrex bowls - $.50/each (not a project, but totally made my day!)
3. sewing room clean out
4. rock painting
5. red wagon overhaul "before" ("after" pictures to come)

not pictured:
6. 4th of July skirt in the making
7. apple chips - made in the dehydrator
8. miniature rafts made from sticks and yarn
9. baking soda and vinegar volcanoes
10. PVC pipe water toy
11. apple pie in a jar
12. OJ & vanilla yogurt popcicles
13. finished 19 fort kits 
14. 6 hours of painting at one of my favorite thrift shops
15. to be continued...

Hope your summer is off to a great start as well!

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testing, testing...

pattern testing that is!

When Dana, over at MADE,asked me to test her new pattern, I jumped at the chance. She is always coming up with amazing designs, and her instructions are so easy to follow, so it was a no-brainer.  

When I found out that it was the Beach Robe pattern, I was even more excited! You see, my boys have swimming lessons twice a week, and we are constantly using beach towels. Unfortunately, those towels have seen better days, which is why this project was so perfect!

I let my son pick the color, and he of course went with his favorite - ORANGE!... we're talking BRIGHT orange.

One of the great things about this pattern, is that it offers so many different options. I used one of my old shirts to make the optional lined hood.

I have dreams of seeing this Beach Robe on an actual beach, but sadly the only sunshine we have around here is liquid sunshine. But I can dream right?!

So, by now it is probably pretty obvious that I am smitten with this pattern, but the best part is that he absolutely LOVES his new Beach Robe (and refuses to use any other towel in the house). This pattern earned a five star rating from us, and is going on the short list of Birthday gift ideas.

Here is the link to the Beach Robe pattern.

Thanks for stopping by!