Models

So, what did yesterdays pile of fabric turn into?  A cute little paneled pinafore dress that sweet Naomi got to model for me.  Since it's been raining for 3 days nonstop (or at least it seems that way) we just got some quick snapshots so I could get the review and pics off to the designer.  This little pinafore is a quick sew and I think you may be seeing some more of them in JHAM Kids collection.  The pattern will be released from Little Kiwis Closet soon!
                   

Pattern Testing

One of the most fun things about sewing is being a pattern tester.  When designers develop new creations we are blessed to be able to test them out.  You make whatever size they request (or that you have models available for), take some photos, review the pattern and instructions for them to make corrections as needed and in return you receive the patterns for free! Some days friends, that is like winning the lottery for two girls who LOVE to sew.  ;)

So guess what I'm working on today!  Two cute little dresses that need to be finished and feedback to the designer completed by tomorrow.  I do my best work under pressure. lol Nothing like waiting till the last minute.

I think you're gonna love what's in store.  Can't wait to share, but for now you just have to imagine what these adorable fabrics will morph into.

It's Fall Y'all!

I love fall!  It's my favorite time of the year.  I think Thanksgiving very well could be my favorite holiday.  It's a close race with Christmas.  I think there's not enough attention given to Thanksgiving.  We jump right from Halloween into Christmas mode.  Heck, the stores put out Christmas decorations BEFORE Halloween this year.  I'd say that's excessive.  Don't even get us started on how commercial that holiday has become.  So for now, we celebrate Thanksgiving!  There are so, soooo many things in our lives to be thankful for.  I know Joy is thankful for the chance to be a mother to two very special little girls who will one day grow up to be her best friends.  Not to mention the friendships she already has with her boys.  I'm thankful for the opportunities that God has blessed us with in serving others.  I hope we teach our kids the greater joy of giving (and serving) more than receiving.

Being thankful is one of the reasons we started this little mission.  Our project of sewing in order to serve others.  Our long-term goal with JHAM is to help support and maintain an orphanage in Montrious, Haiti.  We want to make sure kids have warm, DRY beds they don't have to necessarily share.  They are fed no less than one meal a day.  They will have fresh, clean drinking water. They will get regular medical checkups and medicine when needed. They will be given the opportunity to have an education.  Most don't realize how very vital this is when you don't have that privilege.  And one day, we hope to support adoptions. What great joy to join children with families.  With moms and dads.  So for now, we continue to sew, to raise funds to help feed the children rice and beans.  We pray.  We give.  We look forward to going, again.  Today we are thankful for the opportunities He has given us already and thank Him for the ones to come.

Cooler weather is upon us and we have been testing new winter patterns and have some exciting new outfits and outerwear coming up very soon!  Can't wait to share all the exciting little goodies.  For today, check out how cute Jia is in her long sleeve Go To Dress.  Simple, comfy, and soooo adorable!  :)  The shopping cart will be ready soon!  Start making your wishlist!