Sew & Sew

I've been busy, in addition to my regular party prep, with sewing stuff. Last night I was FINALLY able to complete several of my sewing projects. Although I'm not nearly as talented as some people (Chris!) with their mad sewing skills, I was please with how these projects came out.

These are the pup's costumes for this year's S.D. Golden Retriever Meetup Group Halloween Costume party. They are going as "the pup-kin patch" - I know, they aren't very creative, but they will work, and be comfortable on the doggies. I gave thought to adding hats, but decided against it when I remembered that they all HATE wearing hats - so why bother!
These are some bandannas I finished up for Kona. Each time we go on a therapy visit he wears a bandanna to identify him as a certified therapy dog. I've ordered Love on a Lease patches for him with his name on them, to be put on each bandanna, but they haven't arrived yet. (Did I mention that he actually got "carded" going into the hospital the other day, and I was tickled pink to whip out his official ID card and show it to the security guard!) Anyway, I've made enough seasonal bandannas to get him through Christmas, and then I will make a couple more...one for Valentines Day, St Patty's Day, Easter, etc. The folks we visit get a kick out of seeing what he is wearing. I also finished up Hubby's costume last night, and I am SO happy that's done! It just needed some finishing touches, and it's been bugging me to get it done. Now it's done and off my list! The other big sewing project, a teepee, is done too. YAY! I think I can finally put my sewing machine away for a while! I'll be sure to post pics of the costume and the teepee after the party. They both came out pretty darn good, if I do say so myself!