Inspiration!

Yes, sitting here thinking i need  to finish projects, but that does not always inspire one to move and do them.
Sat down with my daughter last night going thru the new Burda and found several cute pieces she would like to have.  She has a rather classic but fun style - at 17 it has to be fun, independent, and classic.  Her comment one day, as we passed Talbots, if i was older i think i might shop there, meanwhile she does shop at the Black and White store, Antrhropologie, and several independents.  Some of her favorite finds from stores in San Francisco, and Vancouver, BC.   So this was exciting, to see what was interesting her from this issue.

Then having a few minutes to sit, and not finding much on, i turned on Sewing with Nancy, and i have to say after watching her for so many years, there's not usually alot of new for me, but she and Mary Milari were working on some cute sweatshirts for kids, and i have to say, I'm a sucker for sewing for kids.  I think i like to so much, because kids, don't really know what goes into it, but if they like it, they wear it and wear it, til it wears out.  My daughter had two real favorites like that when she was about 3.  One was a sweatshirt out made into a cardigan.  I had stamped teapots, and roses onto fabric squares and then sewn them onto the bottom of the shirt.  split the middle and blanket stitched. She still remembers this, but i dont know if i saved it.  The other was a dress i smocked for her, and she picked the fabric out.  It was tiny buttons print in very brite colors.  I smocked it with a bright turquoise thread and bright pink.  Because she picked out the fabric i think it was her favorite.  The same year i made her a flannel night gown out of a tiny red and white plaid, and smocked holly and ivy across the front and around the cuffs.  She wore this until it completely wore out, at about the age of 7. 

So now i'm inspired with some ideas for a few childrens sweatshirts, and few new things for my daughter.  I know to keep inspired, i will have to start something new, as well as finish some of the other projects to make more room. 

So i know what i'm doing this weekend, i hope you find something inspiring as well!