running around with kids

Good morning my lovely people,

Yesterday was a day full of errands. We ran to Jo-Ann's, the bank and CVS all in one go. The kids usually love going with me to Jo-Ann's because the get to choose one craft (I do have veto rights so they never get anything too big or expensive). Every once and a while I also let them choose fabric for pajamas, a skirt, or quilt. This time my son chose fabric for a Halloween quilt and my daughter chose a book of patterns for 18" dolls-- I gave her my American Girl doll, Molly, last year. 

I have an alternative idea for the dress. I cut out some more roses and pinned them around the waist, I really kind of love it. Now I can't decide which I like better.

This:

 or this:

The bride is visiting tomorrow, so I think I will put it to her (although she may just tell me to do what ever I like better).  I asked my love, but he was no help. He didn't like the roses, he thinks the frayed edges make it look unfinished (no, I did not point out that it wasn't finished). *Sigh*  I suppose I could take the extra satin, cut it into strips, sew those into tubes, twist them into rose shapes, and stitch those on to the dress....hmmm. I could do that, I still have a week before we fly out. The precious dead line of tomorrow, was because bride was going to be hanging out with us, and I wanted to show/give her these things. Fortunately, they don't REALLY need to be done until the 18th (17th for the shawl because it needs time to block).

Now to get ready for the rest of the day.

Ta ta for now

XO Lue Lue Ellabee