Monday, March 26, 2012

Spring Top Contest

I have entered a Spring Top sewing for ME contest!  I sew a lot, but it's always for the little ones, so it's fun to concentrate on me and the things I like!
I have seen a lot of florals and lace this spring so thought I would incorporate both into my design.  I used a tank I already had as a pattern!

The materials I used were all thrifted.  Lace and some kind of sheer vintage fabric in the prettiest pale colors.  Although I am a bit pale myself right now!

I pleated the neckline to keep it feminine and used some vintage bias tape to finish the arm holes and neckline.

A doily pocket and a pretty bow on the shoulder completes the look!

I am loving the lace back.

It will look even better with a tan!


Friday, March 16, 2012

What's going on around the Rice house?

BASKETBALL!  We have spent a lot of hours sitting in the gym.
All 4 girls play.  Madeline on the Freshman team...

Sophia on the K-2 team....

Xander the supportive little brother....

Maija is in 3rd grade, playing on the 4th grade team....

Josie in 5th....

Besides that, I coach the Varsity Cheer Team so we do the home boys AND girls games.  Crazy!

We have the next 2 weekends of tournaments for the grade school, then we are finished for the season...

We are tired!