Me-Made-May 2015: Week 3

Week 3 was a busy week for me: 2 weeks away from my son's wedding! All our kids were home for the Memorial Day Weekend, when the Bachelor/Bachelorette parties were also scheduled for that Saturday.
That explains the fall off of my pledge of 5 Me-Made garments/week. Oh well.


Butterick 6028: Katharine Tilton pants (not yet blogged) seen here in gray last week


Hand-knit (7/2010): Broken Rib Tank


Those pants again! worn clubbing with my sister-in-law Lois to celebrate the Bachelorette
and her "sail before the veil":


Cassie and the Moms

Another busy week ahead, but I should make my 5 garment pledge....we'll see!


Comments

  1. LoriMay 27, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I have enjoyed all your Me Made garments, all are gorgeous and I love our knitted items. I have fallen off the wagon too, just busy and mostly I forget to take pictures. Enjoy your kids and all the wedding events.

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    1. PattyMay 27, 2015 at 10:15 PM

      Thanks, Lori.....I agree, taking the pictures is the most challenging part of Me-Made-May, but then I love looking at what everyone posts LOL!

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  2. Sarah LizMay 28, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Must be hard staying on the MM wagon weeks - love your Tilton pants.

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    1. PattyMay 28, 2015 at 8:13 AM

      Thanks, Sarah! That is a great pants pattern that fits me pretty good....tho I think that next time I make them I will try to take a little fullness out of the front leg.

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  3. SheilaJune 8, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Me Made May is such a great way to show case one's personal designs. I enjoy looking at everyone's collection. Great pieces and I really like the hand knit top.

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  4. SheilaJune 8, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Me Made May is such a great way to show case one's personal designs. I enjoy looking at everyone's collection. Great pieces and I really like the hand knit top.

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    1. PattyJune 8, 2015 at 10:16 AM

      Thanks, Sheila, me too! I still need to post the last week....just been a little busy :-)

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