Watchin Rachael Ray this morning, her guest was so fun I had to post.  She is a DIY Diva, as I like to call her.  What a cute idea to make some "edgy gloves" from socks!
 Pretty creative gal, hope you enjoy the inspiration.

http://psimadethis.com/

Back to the Blog...

So, getting back to the blog... the holiday's are over and I'm back in the swing of things. I'm figuring out the "blog" thing so be patient, I'll be posting some good tutorials, DIY's and tips for the home.
K, girls... here we go, check back soon to see all the fun ideas.

Gearing up for the Spring Boutique, I am turning into a machine! Cutting out cute little birdies is so much fun and adds some cheer to any kitchen. A cute towel and a fun apron make you feel special while cooking a family meal

 Still working out the kinks with this blog, not sure why I can't see any comments... would love feedback on that (wink wink). I have started a Facebook page for Whimzy Linzy, I think that will be easier to update than this blog. So, become friends, and tell your friends about Whimzy Linzy, encouraging women to be cute and domestic!

April Showers

Being Showered with LOVE this April is making life so special. Not lots of sewing going on here, but lots of warm family gatherings have made my heart so joyous. My plants are growing and so are all the children around me, I just love the coming of Spring. All of the hermets and winter time haters, come alive with the lovely weather and sunny days. Tip of the Day ladies, *Learn to prioritize! As if that is my cup of tea...uhhhh, well.... I'm still learning. Let's get our work done to make our homes happy and minimize the stress. Like Mom always told us, "Get your chores done first, and then you can go out and play" Guess that carries over into adulthood! yikes. Well, lets all pray we can be good girls today and get our chores done!

Started a few dresses to get the spring collection going. Have to make some hair accessories to match. Where does the time go, I must say "NO" to all of invitations to coffee?  Saying "NO" can be difficult, but I MUST GET TO WORK, May is coming quickly!

Blessing leads to Motivation

My brain is a bit scattered with all the goings on of starting a website, gearing up for a few Boutiques and trying not to make my husband crazy by having fabric strewn all over the upstairs "craft" room which he often uses as an office. I call it the craft room (wink wink) but it is technically our office with a TON of craft projects ALL OVER. My hubby is so wonderful, he came home one day with a brand new Rowenta Iron! How blessed am I! Belive it or not, crafty gals, an Iron can make all the difference. With the Iron came a new found boost of energy that will hopefully subside the coffee cravings for a bit. My Grandma said to me once, about her new iron, "it runs like a new cadillac" too funny! I think of her everytime I pull out my new "mercedes"

Passing it down

Coming from mother's of the Baby Boom era, my generation has a wide mix of gals. Some of us have learned the art of homemaking from old school mothers, grandmothers and aunts... I am one of those girls,  and some are great at business. In a world of "get it now" the art of sewing and crafting gets lost in the shuffle, as these can take time, and who has time?! Since I chose the route of Homemaker, I would say I play a small roll in passing this down to the next generation...well, of the few who are interested. 

On a very rainy day I was lucky to get to help the Bradley girls with some sewing projects, it was a true blessing to pass on what little skill I DO have. 

Kylie is making a bag/purse. As the older sister, she has a more mature style, very hip and fun. Chara making a pillow. She has more of an eclectic, cottage style--little like me. 

I just love these girls, they are a joy to be around and their brains are full of wonderful ideas! 

Good Job Chara and Kylie I had a great time! 

Craft Craze

Gearing up for a Spring Boutiqe AND trying to get a website started... am I crazy?

A little overwhelmed to say the least. I've been trying new things and having a great time learning and growing in my sewing. I've been practicing with some pillowcases and excess fabric until I get my skills polished, it's been fun!

This is a Pillowcase Dress. I'm sure all the Mothers of the
70's have perfected this. As for my generation this is a work of art!  It's an easy project that's not too overwhelming and gives the new sewer a sense of acomplishment in a short period of time!  A boost of confidence and a cute dress all in about an hour!
I will embellish the dress with some pretty flowers or decorative trim and I'm sure one of my nieces will love it!