Have you met Pumpkin?

About a year ago, I purchased this child's mannequin to model some of my creations and to use at craft fairs to display dresses and tees.  When it isn't in "official" use, I figured it would be a nice accent to my sewing room.  Even though this purchase was intended for use for Banana Bear, my dear Claire quickly fell in love with her and has taken her over.  

 One of the first things Claire asked me was "What's her name?"  I didn't really have an answer so, Claire demanded suggested "Pumpkin."

Claire and Pumpkin wearing matching dresses.

Pumpkin and her little sister Apple Dumplin' shared this modeling gig.

Pumpkin is versatile and even models boy tees!

Even after having Pumpkin for over a year, changing her clothes hasn't become old.  I rarely use her to model things anymore, but her outfit gets changed nearly everyday by my little diva.  Pumpkin is a favorite in my sewing studio. Pin It

Fabric Hoarding? Nah...not me!

Fabric is delivered to me daily, uh I mean monthly, at my doorstep.  The UPS guy and I are best friends.  Look at those gorgeous Michael Miller and Amy Butler prints in there!

Although I've been a lot better over the last 6 months and I rarely step into a fabric store anymore, I think I might have a problem with fabric hoarding (so much that I think I'm having a destash fabric sale soon). How much fabric can one have you ask?  Well step on into my craft room and see!

This looks innocent enough right?  It's one side of my cutting/ironing counter.  In general, this is wear I keep fabrics that I'm currently using for projects or fabrics that need to be put away (can you see the Christmas fabrics on the right?).  Ignore the dangerous looking configuration of the electrical cords.  It's actually fixed now. ;)

Here are a few full bolts of flannel and corduroy fabrics that I have.  This is an old picture, so it doesn't show some of the new ones. **Hangs head in shame**

These lovely, jammed packed bookcases are in Justin's office (isn't he nice to let me have some space?). Most of my designer prints are stored here as well as some applique fabrics. It's amazing how many yards of fabric you can put into a compact space when folding it neatly.  Okay maybe the minky on three of the shelves isn't so neat, but have you tried folding that?  It just doesn't stay put!

Underneath my cutting/ironing counter is where I'm hiding the bulk of my fabric. It doesn't look so bad here, but there is actually another row of bolts stacked behind these.  I think there are 51 bolts under there!

Seriously though...expect to see lots of dresses in the coming months.  I've got to bust through this stash (because I need to go out and get some more!). :)

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