Amy Butler has a few new patterns out right now. I love them both equally so I bought an extra one of each so my mom and I could make a few. Not sure when we'll fit that in but hey, you never know! The Sunday Reversible Sling looks like a perfect bag to have around this summer. It comes in two sizes. Love that!
The Charm Clutch is so cute. I love it because most clutches are small and I don't know how to do small when it comes to a purse/tote/handbag/clutch. So, this is perfect for me.
Next, have you seen Anna Maria Horner's LouLouThi line? I am in love with the colors and the prints. So luscious! This one is one of my faves:
Okay, so I know I've talked about this book a little too much for the little amount that I seem to be blogging lately but I cannot help myself! It has made me think in ways I didn't know I could before. Ann Voskamp is seriously a word genius with a passion so deep, it almost hurts to read. Does that makes sense? 
I was reading (way too late) last night and I felt my heart aching while reading about her everyday encounters with God's grace. I've had moments like she's had and have failed to see the gift in the circumstance but she has shown me a new way to view an "ugly" gift. (No, not the gaudy sweater you were given 3 birthdays ago) I mean the "ugly" gift when your kids are fighting AGAIN and you just want to scream and stomp your feet and throw a tantrum. Instead, we can look at this time as a time to get to the bottom of things. I've learned that there is so much underneath some of that "ugly".
Oh, and I hear my two big kids in the background are going to give me an opportunity to try this out again. Thanks guys!!! :)
So, I am seriously challenging you to read this book.
And last but not least, because it is so important and I feel so strongely about sharing this...I give you my drink of Summer 2011:
I am so not a McDonald's girl but this is SO good and refreshing! I am addicted. I've had 3 this week. YIKES! Go treat yourself to one...or 3 to make me feel better! Thanks.Alright, now that I've written my own book and I hear chaos happening downstairs, I best get going. Have a lovely weekend!
Morgan
I have a few in stock right now so hurry and order yours today!
I've been a bad, bad blogger again. I'm just in a writing funk. I've been doing a lot of reading though. Has anyone read this book? 
My mom gave it to me last weekend and I'm hooked. A really good read. But now I'm on the hunt for something a bit more light. Something I can read while hanging outside with the kids...? Any suggestions?
Last Friday I had one of the best days with my mom and grams. We went on a fabric shop hop. So.much.fun. We went to 5 different shops in the area. All of them were fabulous in their own different ways. It was so much fun to sit and talk to some of the shop owners. After all of my kids are in school, I'd love to own a fun fabric shop of my own. But for now, I'm super happy and grateful to have my own little online fabric shop. Oh and to make the trip even sweeter, we hit up Target and Olive Garden. I seriously can't get enough of their spinach and artichoke dip. Yum-o!
I hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! I'm looking forward to a cookout/bonfire, celebrating my Dad's birthday and of course a little sewing. Oh and hopefully some nice weather!!!
Morgan
Have you read One Thousand Gifts yet? Its one of those books that you just have to read. I purchased it quite a while back and just got to reading it around Easter time. It was perfect timing for me to read this as I needed to step back and look at things. This book makes you look at life, love and the gifts that Jesus gives to us daily so differently. And to be thankful for where you are, right now. The grass is not always greener on the other side. All of the gifts around us that we just take for granted...its almost heartbreaking to think of. But, Ann Voskamp makes you happy that you are able realize this and start fresh. She challenges you to slow down and make a list of one thousand gifts (small or big) that you are thankful for. I started my list and its amazing where the list has taken me. From small things like my floors being warm from the spring sun shining down on them to bigger things like a longtime prayer being answered. I'm so thankful for this book and the timing of it in my life. 
(Size 7-10)
I've sold out of quite a few of the prints already! I called yesterday to order more and found out that almost all of them are on back order until JULY! Yes, I said JULY! I am so bummed! So, my advice is order what you can now unless you are a patient person and can wait almost 2 1/2 months! Have you read Heaven is for Real yet?
I finished reading it last week and it was outstanding! This little boy's story about his trip to heaven and back is amazing. If you haven't read it yet, go to your book store, Amazon.com or borrow it from someone you know as it is a must read! I finished it in no time!
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