I know, I totally disappeared after my week-long Knit Knowledge series, didn’t I? That was a ton of work! I hope you all are continuing to enjoy it. I’ll be opening comments back up on those posts in case you have any more questions to add for future answering.

I am still hard at work, though I’ve not been blogging. I’m planning out Charlie’s and Jamie’s summer wardrobes. Some of the fabrics are pictured above! I have several projects in the works for the fall issue of Stitch. I’m working on updating and cleaning up my earliest patterns–boy, have I learned a lot since those were published! No changes to the sizing or the fit, just making the patterns looks a little prettier and redoing the pictures for the instructions.

I just finished updating all my packaging and labels. Aren’t they pretty?

And Celebrate the Boy is well underway at Made-by-Rae and Dana Made. Have you seen all the great projects? I have the Lego Drawstring Bag from Make It Perfect on the top of my to-do list. I’ll be guesting on Rae’s blog on the 11th of March! I think you’ll love the free pattern and tutorial that I’ll be putting up that day. You’ll get to use all the new knowledge that you gained about sewing knits last week in a quick and simple wearable for your little guys!

The Austin Lee Coverall & Romper Pattern goes on sale at noon today!

I’ll be back tonight with pictures from Charlie’s first birthday party this afternoon, and tomorrow I start my series on sewing with knit fabrics. I’m really excited about sharing my knowledge, and they’ll be a fun prize at the end of the week . . . and a discount coupon code that will be good on any of my patterns all week.

It’s coooooold outside, and six inches or so of snow fell overnight here in Dallas. We’re feeling a little cooped up inside since sleet and ice-covered roads from earlier in the week have kept us from being out and about. We’re doing our best to make the best of it, though.

Since schools and businesses are closed, Ray gets to spend his birthday home with the family. Jamie and I made chocolate chip banana muffins this morning while everyone else slept in a little.

I do have a few projects on my cutting table, though. Celebrate the Boy starts at Made-by-Rae on February 15th, and I’m so excited that Rae has invited me to share a free pattern/tutorial on March 11 to go with my recently release Undercover Bottoms Boxer Briefs pattern. It’ll be something that I think you’ll love. It’s a perfect clothing item for layering in the winter and keeping cool and comfy during the summer.

I also have plans for an All-About-Knits Week starting on February 14th. Be sure to drop in and read while I share some of my knowledge of knit fabrics and tips for working with them.

My testers are just about finished with the coverall and romper pattern. I just have to do a few final tweaks, and I have to decide on a name. It should be ready to sale by the end of next week.

Lastly, in case you missed it, my New Year’s resolutions were published on the last page of the Spring Stitch magazine:

I’m really excited about sewing a whole season’s wardrobe for Charlie and Jamie. I’m thinking of shooting for a summer wardrobe. (Planning now while there’s six inches of snow on the ground seems a little odd, but summer will be here in no time!) I was also thinking that it might be fun to have you join me. Maybe a One Wardrobe for One Season Challenge? Anyone interested?

Oh, and before I forget to remind you, Stitch Giveaway #2 ends on Tuesday night, so there’s still time to enter!

The Undercover Bottoms Boxer Briefs pattern is all finished and stocked in my store! I hope you and your little ones like it as much as we do! Undercover Bottoms Boxer Briefs

This pattern is one that I’ve had quite a few requests for. I’m always happy to put together a pattern that you want, especially when it’s something that we can use at our house, too! I made these two pair of boxers, along with a few others, for Jamie, and he doesn’t want to wear any of his storebought undies anymore! The two above show the front fly options–with and without the opening.

Here’s a view of the back. The final pattern will run from sizes 12-18 months up to size 12. These are perfect for using up small scraps of cotton knits that you have leftover from other projects.

These last four pair are on their way to my friend, Mika, of Froggy Girl Designs and her four boys. They very kindly offered to test out the fit for me and report back. As soon as I hear from them, this pattern will be ready for testing. The romper and coveralls pattern is coming along, but I’m setting aside business sewing for a few days to work on some birthday fun for Jamie. Today he turns four!