I’ve read that it’s so dry in Texas that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling, the Methodists are using wet-wipes, the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into water. Â
So often, life is about compromises and lately, as I sit in my sewing room, my sewing has been all about that.
As mentioned in the previous post, my first grandchild, Laurel,  just celebrated her 7th birthday. I made a black and hot pink cake that was “out of my comfort zone.” Rightly so, I denied my personal preference for pastels and flowers in deference to the birthday girl’s choice.   Because I wanted to make her cake I compromised–and revelled in her delight when I delivered it.
Easing back into my comfort zone, I made these pajamas for the slumber party portion of the festivities. The basic pattern is from Martha Pullen’s Sleepwear Especially for You. Continue reading
