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.

Orphan Sunday Specials!

It's coming!  TOMORROW is Orphan Sunday!  We work year round to support the orphan and raise awareness but tomorrow is a special day set aside to recognize the plight of the orphan and to join forces around the world to help people realize just how vital this movement is.

In honor of Orphan Sunday and Orphan Awareness/National Adoption Month (November!) JHAM Kids is offering FREE SHIPPING all weekend on your boutique purchases!!!  That's right!  Every purchase will ship on our dime!

If you are local and this doesn't seem like such a great deal to you.......we've got you covered too.  10% off local purchases for pickup only.

The children living at Dina's Orphanage in Montrious, Haiti

Take advantage!  For the rest of the month of November proceeds from your boutique purchase will support the Rice & Beans for Christmas program!  Partnering with Life Connection Mission in Haiti we are working toward ensuring every family associated with the mission, the school and the orphanage receives rice and beans for Christmas!  Help us help them.  Now get to shopping!

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!

Chunky Peanut Butter

Okay, I must admit every time I say our name JHAM kids…..I think peanut butter and jelly and all my favorite flavors.  Seriously do.  Strawberry being at the top of the list.  But today I’m excited about CHUNKY necklaces!  The latest and greatest fashion trend that is catching on like wildfire.  I’ve been playing around in the craft room and love to try new things all the time.  Would you love to see some Chunky Peanut Butter added to the JHAM collection?!  Or is this just a fad I can keep playing around with for my own nieces?  I love them!  Go ahead….do a google search for ‘girls chunky bead necklaces’ and look at all the blissfully sweet creations!  I dare you!  Then come back here and comment about how much you’d love to see them in our boutique!