If Only...

I had the time, I would learn how to knit! Then, I would make this adorable Pumpkin Patch Hat from youcanmakethis.com.

I think the little outfit is pretty cute, too! Happy Falloween! :)

Heather Bailey's Favorite Knot

If you're an avid sewer like myself, you're aware of the occasional "hand-sewing" that is required by most projects. It could be anything from a button to a hem, but most projects do require using the old-school needle and thread. Unfortunately, I'm not the best thread-knotter! I have always struggled with it...that is, until I became a fan of the wonderful fabric designer, Heather Bailey!

She has a tutorial on her blog (yes, isn't that sad *L*) for those of us who need an quick and easy answer to the knot! It has really saved my life, especially with smocking. So, definitely check it out! You'll be glad you did!

It's A Boy!

Our great friends, Brian and Brigitte Ashley, announced last week at a surprise "Coming-Out" Dinner Party, that they will be having a baby boy! His name is William "Banks" Ashley. He already sounds so smart and sophisticated! I can't wait to spoil him rotten!!

Another friend, Anna Hovey, made these adorable shortbread cookies in both pink & blue. So, Brigitte and Brian stuck their hands inside a bag and pulled out the blue cookies to tell us all their wonderful news! It was such a cute idea and we were tickled-blue to be included!

Since we didn't know what sex to expect, Matthew and I took a boy onesie and a girl onesie. Both were designed by Leigh Hinton. Be sure to check out her Facebook page and become her friend and fan! She's got lots of hand-dyed onesies in different sizes, perfect for such an occasion as this! I liked this one for a boy because it looks like a little deer, perfect for a future sportsman!

And, here's the proof! It's a little hard to read, but the arrow points to the jewels!! Congratulations again to the proud parents! xoxo hannah

Ag Hill Grazers 2009

This year we decided to host our own Auburn tailgate along with some of our dearest friends. I've uploaded some photos from last week, so enjoy...and, WAR EAGLE!!

Since I now work at the university, it's our job to rope-off our tailgate spot on Friday afternoon. So, out of convenience more than anything, we picked the grassy lawn in front of Comer Hall at the College of Ag. And, boy did we luck up! We're right under a beautiful magnolia tree next to the parking lot, so we get to watch the televisions in the shade! It's so amazing!!

My sister, Audrey, painted these pots! Aren't they beautiful? She's so talented!

Little miss, Parker Pate, loves her jewelry...and mine, too! She managed to try on my necklace while I was wearing it!

Vanessa Kleypas, her sister Angie, and Angie's fiancee, Joe. They brought cookies & made vanilla ice cream....yummy!

The Dixon girls + 1 = FUN! Glad they could enjoy the day with us!

Our very own tailgate mamas! Anna Pate and Brigitte Ashley, and their bumps! Both are due in February and we couldn't be more excited! Lot's of sewing to do for these little angels!

Last, but not least, Parker giggling! She's so cute!

Just a Peek!

This is another model, baby Jack Gorham! You may remember me anticipating his arrival in my earlier post, Mother and Child.

These are some pics from his 1 month photo session. Isn't he adorable? I could eat him up!! :)
And, his Mama, Kim, looks great, too! Beautiful as always!

I have lots planned for this little one....so stay tuned!

Leigh's Little Onesies

A great friend and coworker, Leigh Hinton, is an amazing artist! She creates the most beautiful quilts with fabric she dyes in her studio. She had several friends she needed to give baby gifts to, so these cute onesies were born! She used several different processes to build up the different layers of color. I just think they are beautiful! If I had a baby....it would wear them all the time!







She even put her signature mark on the sleeve! It's just precious!

I hope to share many more of Leigh's special talents with you all....so stay tuned!!

Jillian's Gators

I'm so excited to show-off my very first model!! This is Jillian Gastley, daughter of a wonderful family friend Dara Gastley, who grew-up with my husband, Matthew, in Bonifay, FL. As you can see, Florida was the inspiration behind this dress!

Dara is a skilled photographer, so I am very lucky to have a professional document my work. Check out her site at http://daragastleyphotography.shutterfly.com/.

This little dress has received a lot of attention from football fans! Thanks to Dara, I'm going to start working on an unofficial SEC series! So, if you're more into tigers, dawgs, elephants or even seminoles....stay tuned!!

Thanks again Dara and Jillian!! The dress is cute, but Jillian is so much cuter!!