Diaper Bags!!

I am in love with diaper bags. This diaper bag that is. Now if I just had that baby to go with it. Maybe you do?

I made a couple of these a while back for baby shower gifts, and just never got around to posting it. I want to make one for myself even though I don't tote around baby items at the moment. I just love it too much. I will probably make a few of these and stick them in my shop sometime so keep an eye out. I will keep you posted on that when I do have them ready.
This bag closes at the front like a messenger bag. It doesn't scream diapers, milk, wipes, etc. It just looks like a cute bag.
There are so many pockets. The pockets pictured above are on the inside of the bag. Other pockets include: one on each side with velcro closure, double pocket on the front, and a large zip pocket on the back.
It takes about a full day to get one of these finished. Subtract all of the distractions and it is still a good 5-6 hours. Although labor intensive this is still high on my list of favorites.

Beach Towel for the Slightly Goth Chic

I have so many things to blog about. Unfortunately they have all been pushed aside since I am good at procrastinating.

Anyhow, I wanted to post pictures of this awesome towel I finished about a month ago for my niece. The lighting was not the best, and I think Black is hard to photograph with a cheap camera.

I love the way it turned out. Before making this towel I asked my niece who just turned 17 what she is into or would like that is handmade. I was afraid she might think something handmade was silly.

She wanted something a little edgy and slightly goth. So I took her favorite colors purple, black, lime green, and mixed them up.

I used this Amy Butler's Nigella Quilt free pattern download and shrunk it to fit my small block. You can find it here along with several other awesome free patterns. The letters were a pain, however, they were worth it because I love love love them.

Anyhow, I think she liked it a lot. Even if she didn't, I know I did.

I will be adding several other finished projects to the blog later this week.

Dresses are Here

Here they are!!

It has been a crazy, and very busy 3 weeks getting these made. It was hard to decide which ones to make in which sizes. Here are some draft pictures of the dresses. Near the bottom are a couple hair barrettes, the rest are not pictured.

Listed with the picture is the size the dress is. The pictures start with the largest size and go to the smallest size.

5T/6T

5T/6T *

3T/4T *

3T

3T/4T *

2T/3T

2T/3T

2T *

2T * (Linen Fabric)

2T/3T

12 months

12 Months *

Unfortunately making the shoes was a headache. Getting the sizing right is hard, but not impossible. I only made a small supply of shoes. If you are interested in the shoes, I can make them for you when I get back at the end of April. I will need to draw your child's foot and send it, or take measurements. The four shoes in the picture are available, and fit a small baby. They are around a size 1 or 2.

****The dresses marked with * mean that I have more of that fabric if you want it in a different size. **** However, I am leaving tomorrow morning and will not be able to make it until I get back.

Also I have pictured here some of the hair clips that I have to go with the dresses. I will also try and have some extra if you just want to purchase hair clips.

If you are interested in getting one of these dresses or sets and do not live in Idaho or Houston, please email me and I can set up an order for you when I get back.

I hope you all like them as much as I do. My daughter was wishing they were all for her. I think I might make one of the tie dresses into a shirt for her.

Peace out, and we will speak again in two weeks.

Farm Animal Easter Eggs

This year we wanted to do something a little different for dying Easter eggs. Thanks to Martha we got several ideas to choose from. I am going to have to try some out each year because there were so many fun ideas.

We love our little farm animals. We used hard boiled eggs instead of the eggs with the yolk blown out, so they were a little heavy. Since they were so heavy the legs didn't really hold them up, but I still like them.

Since these ones up above are real hard boiled eggs and will go bad we wanted to make som plastic ones too. This way we can keep them for next year too, or give some away with candy in them.

Summer loved making them, and showed her girly drawing skills by adding eyelashes, smiles, and wings.

I ran out of modge podge and had to hot glue everything, so it was not as kid friendly and took more time with me gluing everything. I recommend using modge podge if you try these yourself.

Baby/Toddler Packages

Tie Top Dress

Peasant Dress

Good news for all of you who live near Rigby, ID. I will be coming into town for two weeks from April 7-21st. I look forward to seeing many of you there.

I will be putting together several baby and toddler packages similar to the ones pictured. They will be available for purchase for $40 if anyone is interested. If you want a particular size or color scheme you can email me and let me know and I will try to accommodate.

Since I don't have yards and yards of wonderful designer fabrics right at my fingertips I will probably only be offering one package in each fabric. So first come first serve. As I finish up the packages I will try and post pictures of them so you can get a better idea of what ones you like. These make great baby shower gifts, or great for your own baby.

Here is what each package will include for $40:

Baby Package: 1 dress, 1 diaper cover, 1 head band, and 1 pair of matching shoes.

Toddler Package: 1 dress, 1 diaper cover, and 2 sets of barrettes/bows to match.

I will also be selling the shoes alone for $20.

If you want toddler shoes I can make them with rubber soles, however, keep in mind they probably won't want to go running on rocks.

My daughter will be getting a pair this week, so I will let you know how they are for the more active older kids.

Any of you who do not live in Idaho and want one of these sets, you can make a custom order through my etsy shop by sending me a convo. You can also click on the email link and shoot me an email. Just make sure to write baby package in the subject line otherwise I might think it is junk mail.

I look forward to this project because they are really fun to make.

Beatles Givaway

I am doing this for you Lyn. I hope I win. You should all enter too. And while you are at it check out her etsy shop. I love the designs I have in my kitchen courtesy of Janey Mac.

Here is the giveaway post.

The Juliet Top (Finally)!

I saw this pattern for the Juliet top by Pink Fig. I finally bought it, but unfortunately it has been sitting in my closet for some time waiting for me to make something with it.

Then I was shopping at Hobby Lobby and can you believe I found these super cute fabrics there? I absolutely love them, and kind of want to make everything with them. Anyhow, I bought the fabric and then it sat again for another 2-3 weeks.

Freezing outside, and not too camera happy.

Much more happy once we went inside the garage.

FINALLY I decided it was time to focus, and make this shirt. It did not take longs since the instructions were very easy to follow. The only problem is my cheapy sewing machine doesn't do automatic buttonholes. Do you know how hard it is to get buttonholes even when not using an automatic button stitch. Well it is hard for me anyway.

Lucky for my several friends have nice sewing machines and I was FINALLY able to truly finish this shirt. I think it turned out pretty cute, and I still love the fabrics. Maybe I should make some kitchen towels with the same fabric. We well see. I still need to get my hands on some Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey, Woodland Delight by Paula Prass, and Meadowsweet by Sandi Henderson.

So, I am glad to finally have that project finished and to now have time to make more purses for the shop.