This: is getting ridiculous. It's not as bad as it looks. It's worse. I left out a pile and a bag and all the pieces strewn about my craft room. Here's a better view: I decided that I think I'm addicted to fabric. Most of it is quilter's cotton in mostly beautiful but some quite ugly (what was I thinking?) prints. I've been collecting for years. There is something about a new stack of perfectly folded fabric. I just can't ever seem to decide what to make. So I let it sit and buy more fabric. There is a piece of faux fur in there. And some ...Continue Reading
friday favorites
1. this tape2. Mylicon. Poor Cohen.3. this video, this video, and this book4. This pillow by Olive. 5. And that we have a three day weekend! Yes! I am in need of a good holiday. Even if the word labor still brings back painful memories. Happy weekend! ...Continue Reading
silly little owls
Current Project: I'm kind of a dork, but one day I was thinking about making toy owls and the phrase "owl love you forever" came to mind. Not sure where it came from, but its kinda catchy! So I made these: I shut my owl shop for a few months while pregnant, but its open again with some new additions: ...Continue Reading
lavender is for boys
Maybe this is why the baby won't come: I fully intend to dress him in lavender. Just a little. If he's anything like his parents he will look great in purple! Plus its more like a grey color anyways. Don't worry, I'll add a bow tie to make it more manly. His gramma put up a protest but finally made a sweater in my favorite color. I think it will make a great first day at church outfit. ...Continue Reading
california baby
Dear Baby, I'm sorry you have to be born in a lame state that isn't California. I'm sure it could be worse. But I hope this helps make up for it. ...Continue Reading
making baby things
Little girls are so stinkin' fun to sew for. Good thing I have some friends having girls soon.Pinafore dress and ruffle butt diaper coverNursing cover. This is for a girl's mama, but I think this could pass for my nursing cover too. I can't decide what I want it to look like! Too many fabric choices.Baby rattles with little bells on the inside. I made the middle one for my babe.My favorite sewing shop just had a super clearance sale with 50% off of all fabrics. Needless to say I stocked up and can't wait for maternity leave so I can sew all ...Continue Reading
quick silhouette pillows tutorial
If you didn't know..silhouettes are totally in. I've been meaning to make silhouette pillows for my husband for a while (anniversary, Valentine's day) but finally did it for his birthday today. Because what couple doesn't need pillows of their silhouettes?What you'll need:-Camera-paper-2 sheets of black felt-muslin, about 1/2 yd- 3/4 yd fabric for backing (I'm using Heather Bailey's wallpaper flowers)-2 pillow insertsFirst take photos. We did this in front of a window with the lights off to get a dark silhouette, making it easier later.If you ...Continue Reading
