Here are those cute fabric blocks I was talking about making...aren't they fun? I put bells in them too, but I had to put like 4 in each in order to hear them. hehe. Then Ally thought they were toys for her....I have a feeling she will be doing that with most of our baby toys. They all make fun noises! Poor thing. Anyways, here's a pic! Tutorial … [Read more...]
Just call me the Bag Lady
April 24, 2008 By 3 Comments
Since the sewing bug caught me, I've wanted to learn how to make bags, clothes, and otherwise useful items. So last night I made a trip to Joann's (second of the week, I swear I might as well work there) and picked up some zippers etc... I found some easy patterns, and whipped up these two bags. They really didn't take much time, and it was so fun! … [Read more...]
New in the store!
April 21, 2008 By 3 Comments
I worked on some new items for my etsy store over the weekend...go take a gander! Spread the word to all your friends with babies, or if you need a baby shower gift...hint hint...they're great gifts! Click on the link to Etsy.com on the side of my blog! … [Read more...]
Bunny and Block
April 21, 2008 By 1 Comment
So, my second attempt at making a stuffed animal was a little better. For one thing, Rory did not dub it "psycho demon kitty", (or psycho demon-bunny), so I'm ahead already. We named her Bunny. I know she doesn't have a face yet, but I'm pregnant! Give me a break. (that excuse is soo handy sometimes!)Also, I tried a soft fabric block pattern that … [Read more...]
My sewing machine and sewing corner
April 18, 2008 By 2 Comments
Here's a pic (finally) of my uber cool sewing machine. Also my sewing area. Just picture me on the folding chair (with a pillow stolen from the couch) for about 4-5 hours every day and that's been my life for the past few weeks! It's so addicting, making things from...pretty much nothing! so yay for creating! … [Read more...]
Cat vs Stuffed Cat
April 18, 2008 By 1 Comment
So my first attempt at making a stuffed animal the other night resulted in a kinda demonic looking kitty, so I decided to give it to Ally instead of the baby. She liked it a lot! In a rip-it's-head-off kind of way. haha. Ally posing with her new friend. Ally trying to bite said friends tail off. … [Read more...]
Crafty Crafty
April 10, 2008 By 3 Comments
Sooo....I've been busy lately playing with my new sewing machine! I got the Brother SE-350. It's pretty awesome. It even does embroidery! Rory liked that feature the best. Here are a few things I've made with my new machine. I will post a pic of my machine sometime soon, when it's not pitch black outside and I have more light. Now, off to bed. I … [Read more...]
I feel crafty…oh so crafty!
March 16, 2008 By 4 Comments
So yesterday I got it into my head to sew some things for the baby. I enlisted the help of my sister Janae and we decided to try making a blanket. It actually came together fairly quickly, and I sewed it up in no time. The pattern, as you can see, is pink stars, and we decided to sew around some of the stars to keep the batting from sliding around. … [Read more...]