TTA-Made by Hand

What a great topic this week. I've come to determine I have a great deal of TALENTED women in my life. I give all my thanks to these women for having such an influence in my life. It's because of these women that I have the desire to sew, cook, knit, and crochet. To me, home made is so much more. If you know me, whenever I need to give thanks or tell someone I"m thinking of them, I'll do it with homemade stuff; cards, baked goods, hand stitched things, whatever. Not only does it mean so much more to me, I LOVE to do it. There's nothing better than looking at something I've created. I could have posted picture after picture after picture. These are some of my favorite and some that mean so much to me. I first have to tell you that I have a very talented husband too. He doesn't give himself enough credit, but he's awesome. His talent he is working on right now is bringing me much joy. OUR BASEMENT! Thanks Hon



Ever since I was little I loved to watch my mom sew. Probably since the time I was 7 or 8 I wanted to be mom just so I could sew them clothes. My mom is very talented with sewing and I owe it all to her. She made all my girl's blessing dresses. A treasure forever. These mean so much to me and my girls.


My Nanny is very talented with knitting. She has knitted us sweaters, scarfs, Christmas stockings, you name it, she can knit it. Very very talented. She knitted this out fit when I was a baby.


She knitted all my girls one of these. Isn't she amazing?



So since my mom made all my girls' blessing dresses, I thought I would attempt to make Zack's blessing outfit. It actually turned out pretty well and he looked so handsome in it. This was probably my first "big project".


Brad's mom is also very talented when it comes to crocheting. She crocheted each of my kids a blanket before they were born. Definately keepsakes. She's also a great sewer and has made each of my girls a dress. So between my family, I have to try to keep up with all the talent here. It's definately a hobby that I love and hope to pass on to my girls.