Sometimes it's hard not to pass judgement or say things to parents or mom's when passing them in a shopping mall or grocery store or even a parking lot, but this article might make us think differently in these situations in the future. 

It's always hard to write things about parent's passed or empty-nesters because they've been where us new mom's are and they have been through it ALL...but what we must remember is everyone's experience is so different then the next, one mom might have had an easy peasy pregnancy where as the next mom went through rounds of fertility. One mom might have had shares in "Tums" where as the next mom could eat anything...what worked for you may not work for the next person. Some of the ways we were raised are quite different then today...spanking, kids seen and not heard, kids playing outside unsupervised, etc. 

When I was pregnant one piece of advice that stays with me almost on a daily basis is what my friend Heather T told me..."Valerie, trust your instincts - you'll just know". This piece of advice has been with me everyday and has given me the confidence to make the best decisions that I can AND builds my confidence as a parent to know it's the right way - for me.

Enjoy this article and I look forward to hearing your comments!

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Thanks Michelle!!

It's so super cute to sew together, the patchwork is pretty basic but the results are so great! I've decided to use dupioni silks for the appliques, raw edge with a basic blanket stitch...

I'm just thinking about the colourway I'm going to stitch this one in...You?

here's what I purchased:

I thought this was a super cheery pattern for London or any little girl or boy...

my friend Jen was saying these Oliver patterns are super good..so I thought well of course I have time to whip up this little outfit as it's so super cute!

how about a pair of these super fun "jammers" (pj's)

look how cute the gathered trim is?

 Here's the first few months stitched...we need a few more people to join us, so if you're looking for a nice, lite project that is so satisfying with a bit of history to boot, give this one a try...

One of her friends assembled the top, so we picked borders and backing, now onto the pinning..

first time Lisa "quilted" a quilt and she sure enjoyed it...nice job Li - ps the gloves worked good hey? (she wasn't sure the gloves were "all that" but then after a bit she said they were worth it lol)

...binding, the best part, right?

ps her friend LOVED it. This is the true meaning of quilting...when the patches are made by all different people, for one special person, who needs something to snuggle up in and keep her thoughts warm and safe. What a gift...so special.

It all started with London's room being a bit cold with our dipping temperatures, and she likes it really dark when she sleeps, so I picked up block out material also.

I wanted the dots to be larger - so I found a good template, nothing like a Christmas plate to brighten any job.

Pink, of course

good paid of paper scissors and fabric scissors - 40 circles later

all randomly appliqued in place with an iron, then by machine. I got it down to sewing 10 dots on a panel (there is 4 panels) to 1 panel in 1 hour - all while she slept.

Super cute!!

Hi All, well it's official, here's the first bom that's been decided...

Vintage Miniature Sewing Machines ...super cute and I'm already stitching away (in between feedings which is more fun). I'm in love with these little beauties. Finishing at 8.5" square plus our super cute borders. I decided to play off of the "vintage" feel and use the wash-out feel of the serenity line of fabrics along with the hand dyed Weeks floss...sign up today here. This bom starts in January of 2012. Make this for your own Sewing Room of that of your friends:)