Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Brown Bear


Now, I know you think our little Jerry's story was complete but it isn't. Looks like daddy wants to help share in the joy of gardening with little Jer' well. One fine summer evening, while mommy was cleaning the dinner dishes, daddy helped Jerry plant vegetable seeds. 


Another great set of fabric put together by Sew Deerly Loved. I have been holding on to it to make a set of bins.


Until I found inspiration for a cute little patchwork number so to speak.


After machine stitching I am off to detail it with a needle and some embroidery floss.


Along with my Gingham stitching guide...I have never done the herringbone?


This is the face of a 16 year old who sat in two DMV offices (watching our number go from 14 minutes to 107 minutes in the span of 5 minutes..no lie) then off to the dentist followed by a visit with his grandmother where he was presented with his first car. 
In short....pure exhaustion and well deserved. Mac we are very proud of our Honor Roll, Eagle Scout, JV Golf team, newly driving kiddo. Now don't mess anything up!  Just kidding! Love, Mom

19 comments:

Hearts Turned said...

Beautiful, Renee! Love the vintage-inspired lovelies you create--wish I could see your entire collection!

What a wonderful photo of your boy--and what a fabulous gift for such a very GOOD young man! My brothers were all Eagle Scouts, so was my husband--I know what dedication that takes--good for him!

Wishing you the loveliest day, dear friend...

Julie

vintage grey said...

That fabric is soo cute!! Your patchwork is adorable, and I can't wait to see it when you're done! Perfection it will be!! ;) Congrats to your boy!! What an exciting time for him!! You must be very proud of him. xo Heather

Debby said...

Love the bear material.
Congratulations to your handsome son.

laurie -magpie ethel said...

A new DRIVER! Congrats to Mac on that milestone. I was apprehensive at first with my kids, but so nice to not drive them everywhere. And then the car insurance....

Chenille Cottage said...

What a delightful post, Renee!
First off, Congratulations to your son! What a fine young man! I remember when our youngest son drove off for the first time. My husband and I paced the entire time he was gone! Who ever said parentinging is easy?!
Secondly...Just look at those darling fabrics! I can hardly wait to see your new project all stitched up. Your hand embroidery will be the crowning touch!
Happy Rednesday, my sweet friend!
Carolynn xo

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

So beautiful!! I love that adorable block, I can't wait to see it when you're finished!! Congrats to your son, he must be really excited for his first vehicle! :) xo Holly

Musings from Kim K. said...

Love that brown bear fabric....sigh. You have one handsome son. Congrats....I think! I can't even imagine Emma behind the wheel.

Perfectly Printed said...

Renee, what a handsome young man!! You have so much to be proud of!! And your quilt block is adorable!

chris

Kathy said...

Love the picture of your proud boy!! I had one that was ready to head to the DMV on his 16th b-day and another one I had to force to get a drivers license because me and all of his friend were tired of hauling him around at 19 years of age. Freak him out and give him a hug from you blog friend, Kathy.

Unknown said...

Renee, Your son so reminds me of my own Chris at that age. Tall and gangly! What a super son you have. Great parenting! E

Erica of Golden Egg Vintage said...

This is exactly the kind of sewing project that I'm refering to in my current post! I'm totally missing out by NOT knowing how to sew! I have got to get with the program!
The pic of your son is cute! What a milestone!

vivian said...

OH how stinking cute are those fabrics!! and congrats to your Im sure VEry happy son! grandmother gave him a car? wow! a very lucky boy!
have a great day Renee..
thanks for the prayers, we'll be off to the hospital after lunch, unless things are moving along faster...
xoxo
vivian

LBP said...

Now is the time you will hold your breath every single time he goes out the door and not breathe again until he walks back in! Congrats to him on the drivers license!

That fabric is just as cute as can be...Can't wait to see it finished up.

Sentimentally Me said...

Love love love your fabric selections from Kerry. She's got such a great eye, I love it all!

Congrats to your guy too! Driving . . . . a new frontier on the parenting front! Enjoy every moment, it sure does whiz by!

Patrice

Sewn With Grace said...

i'm having fabric envy (again!). So excited for your son. I remember that day for mine as well. Your son is quite handsome! Hope all is well, friend!

GardenOfDaisies said...

Super cute fabrics for your newest set of bins! :-) Your son is a talented and responsible young man, and I'm sure he will be a good driver.

Corey said...

Oh, those fabrics make my heart flutter! Love the patchwork you've done with them!!!
Sounds like your son is a model teenager- I hope I can say the same about my own boys someday!

birdie blue said...

happiest of birthday wishes to your darling boy! you must be so proud of him, renee. love the smile on his face with his new car, wow!

xo
molly

donna said...

Love your fabrics.
Your son is so handsome. Congrats to him and his new truck and all his hard work.
Hugs
donna