Cool at the Pool in a new swimsuit!

Hey, Cyberworld, are you hot out there?  Even my dolls are roasting. Kaitlin, one of my Best Friends Club dolls, was just ecstatic when I made her a new swimsuit. The pattern was FREE (from www.libertyjanepatterns.com). What was fun about it was using a new material: fold over elastic. So great for projects with elasticized arm holes, etc. I got some of it very reasonably at a great etsy shop (The Trimming). I did have to adapt this pattern  with skinny back velcro as the suit was just too tight for little hands to get it on a BFC doll. I also straightened out the chest piece a bit.  I don't believe these adaptations would be necessary for the American Girl size. Now I better get back to sewing. No way, I'm jumping in the pool! Let's go swimmin all ye women!

Good Final Launch

 My doll Nicole waves good-by to Atlantis as it roars off into space. We only saw a teeny flash from Ormond Beach but the roar was heard. Too many clouds today for a great view, but our hearts are with the astronauts and all the Shuttle workers.  I will really miss the shuttle flights. So inspiring! Thank you wonderful people, and thanks be to God too.
 After the shuttle was safely in flight, Nicole took a look at the sea turtle's nest. She was careful not to touch anything.  There are several on our beach.