5 year-old Robert’s Easter suit
NEWS FLASH!!!!  I beat the clock! Robert’s shirt was finished by 1 p.m. Saturday! I sewed on buttons at the hairdresser’s, I hemmed while waiting  at the airport  for my brother, I whipped neck bias while watching  for Uncle Richard to arrive. I am done! Bring on the bunny!
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2 year-old Alastair’s Easter suit
Blue pearl buttons from Farmhouse Fabrics add color to the back.
I’m driven, determined to beat the countdown to Easter morning.  Alastair’s suit, shown here, and Laurel’s dress are finished, but one thing or another has roadblocked my efforts to finish Robert’s outfit.  I have been way behind schedule with unexpected and time consuming life complications, but thought I could catch up.
Two days ago, we had Robert and Laurel overnight. Their mother has been sick all week and our son has been out of town on business. So Shelly has been struggling at home alone. Her mother has helped out a great deal and we had them Wednesday overnight. It may not take a village to raise a child, but two sets of nearby grandparents surely makes the task a lot easier. Continue reading
