Kerrielee and I have been focusing on getting more sewing in together each week- because we all know sewing with a pal can be more fun! Or at least WE think so! Kerrielee and I are cousins and although I am a few years older (JUST A FEW OF COURSE!) we have gotten along extremely well forever! As a matter of fact I would venture to say we are as close as sisters. 
We have sewn together off and on for years- and used to sew every Saturday. Then we had a few years of nothing and in the last few months we have hit the ground running with our sewing again. And along with Saturday, we added Thursday, which we now call Drink and Sew Thursday! We make an easy meal so all the kids are fed, and we have drinks.. and sew. This last week we had some beer. It WAS Valentines Day and I had found a nice “My Bloody Valentine Ale” from Alesmith, a local Craft Brewery. It was delish… And we followed it up with a Stone Cali-Belgique. (One of my faves and also another local Brewery)
Oh, and Kerrie and I LOVE Hot Wings but Kerrie is now a vegetarian, so we eat Hot Wing Cauliflower. SOOOOOO yummy!
Now I bet you all are wondering if we actually get anything done. And the answer is YES! I made a new top and a pair of hip hop pants for Kadi, and Kerrielee made a new skirt. Kerrie has more little ones running around so gets pulled away a little more often than I. But isn’t that skirt darn cute? It is New Look 6165. I need to get myself that pattern.
I like this pattern. It is Vogue 8792 although I made a few changes, (I ignored the extra piece and made the front as one piece) and I really like the burnout. I used a red tank under it, but can switch up the color! I am going to make myself another. As I am on the seamless pledge I am thinking I will make some shorter sleeve ones for summer in some nice solid knits.
It can be complete chaos. The baby is at that age where he likes to run around nekkid. Kids get hungry or thirsty. But it’s fun and we are together, and we get stuff done. So, we will continue with our Drink and Sew Thursday.
So, remember- Thursday is Drink and Sew Thursday… and Saturday- well we are going to call it Stitch and Bitch! Yesterday, we worked on our costumes for Carnivale for 12 hours!! And still had time to enjoy fish tacos and a few drinks. You are all welcome to join us if you ever feel inclined! 
Sounds like fun! I think it’s so great t have somebody to sew with (and drink with). I’ve never heard of those beers, must try them. And love your burnout top! Very pretty, it really suits you! And that skirt is too cute, I saw it on FB earlier. Sew and drink on! I wish I had somebody near me to sew with.
It is nice to have a “buddy.” Keeps us making things that for sure! And when one of us can’t wrap our head around a technique or step we can ask the other! You can probably get the Stone beer- it is in most states but I am not sure about the Alesmith one. San Diego has probably over 70 small craft breweries that have popped up in the last 10 or so years. Great place to live if you like to beer! lol…
Super productive AND sassy! Love it! I am all about having a lovely beverage when sewing
Some of the best things in life!
With craft brewed beer, my husband would consider taking up sewing – or at least consider having more clothes sewn for him
Glad to see you have 2 sewing sessions that work for you and your hectic lives.
Well, there you go! Bring on the beer! And we are happy to get together and slowly work on shrinking our stash!
What a great idea, I wish I had a sewing buddy.
I think craft is a great way to spend time together – lots of happiness! Have a drink for me one week ok? X
I wish you had a sewing buddy too! We will definitely toast you & drink one in honor of you… We do have a good time. And it is nice when we have something to show at the end of our sewing/ drinking time!
I’m totally down with sew and drink Thursday
Such fun to have a sewing buddy (& to get sewing done together!!!). I totally think the drinking/ eating makes it even more fun & look what you’re both creating! I particularly like the burnout top.
Now you know I’m checking in to see if you have any Polka Dot Frock progress I may have missed. Plenty of time left
Polka Dot Frock is up next!!! Getting a little nervous now but think we can do it.
Sounds like a blast! I love the idea…:)
..Ever thought about opening it up on social media? It seems like a lot of us need sewing (and drinking) buddies. My most crafty friend is my sister-in-law but she lives and hour away and doesn’t drink
That’s a good thought Ravenna… I will have to get “details” on how that would work… Hmmmm….