Sneak Peak

This a little teaser to show you what I've been working on.  Enjoy!

Lily's Birthday

For Lily's 3rd birthday I knew I had make another set of matching pillowcase dresses for her and Claire.  Especially since the one's I made last year were my first ever attempt at making clothing, so I knew I could do a better job.

I also wanted to try doing some smocking so I made an adorable smocked top, complete with a little heart pocket and a matching skirt for her too.

And though my first attempt at smocking is by no means perfect, I think I did a decent job and am looking forward to doing some more.  (Practice makes perfect.)  One day maybe I'll even be good enough to do some tight smocking with embroidery on top?  One can always dream...

John & Meaghan's Wedding Present

I decided to make his and hers aprons with matching kitchen towels for my brother-in-law's wedding present.  I wanted to do something that had a vintage look and I fell in love with this color combination!  I think these fabrics look so weathered and cool together - in that you wouldn't automatically put them together but somehow it really works way.  I did a retro-inspired gathered apron with a scalloped edge in this lovely beige and olive green floral fabric with grey trim for Meaghan, and a solid grey canvas apron with a towel attached at the waist for convenient hand wiping while cooking (and also so that I could add some of the floral fabric for matching) for John.  I also included a recipe book with some of my favorite recipes to finish off the gift - I think it all turned out great, and I hope they like it too.

Catherine's Retro Apron

My friend Catherine just bought her 1st home - so I had to make her an apron for a housewarming present. She loves purple and pink and when I saw this fun mod fabric it immediately made me think of her. I got an apron like this when I got married and I adore it! So I decided to copy the pattern and I think it turned out great. I'm kind of addicted to retro aprons right now and just got a book of patterns for future apron making, so don't be surprised if you get an apron for your next present.

More Bubble Skirts

For Claire's 1st birthday I made her (and her sister Lily) matching bubble skirts. I loved this fabric when I saw it and immediately thought of Susy and her girls. And I think that little girls wearing bubble skirts are stinking adorable!

Abby's Outfit

For Abby's 2nd birthday I had to make her a little outfit. (I've become addicted to making kid's clothes!) I fell in love with the pattern for this little sleeveless top, and then used an old pair of my jeans to make a little denim skirt to match. (Could you just die over the frogs in mason jars on the accent fabric? It kills me!)

Bubble Skirts

I found this great pattern for bubble skirts and knew I had to make some for my sister Laura's girls Sophia, Holly and Lucy. I wanted them to go but not match (you know, like sisters). The girls loved them and had a hilarious modelling session with them. The divas!

Susy's Hip Bag

My sister Susy ran the Disney Marathon this year - but in preparation she had a hard time finding a good hip bag (aka fanny pack) that was comfy and functional. So I decided to take on the challenge. But in addition to being comfy and functional, I wanted it to be sleek and feminine as well.

Heather's Diaper Bag

So my friend Heather just had her 3rd baby and I decided she needed a new diaper bag. (Besides it's been a few years since she had a baby, so always good to get a few new things with each new baby.) I got this Valorie Wells blue rose fabric months ago cause it was screaming Heather's name and I've just been waiting to make something for her with it. I did a funky mismatched zig-zag fabric for the lining and the whole thing combined is just so her!

Mark's Dice Bag

So I have to brag on my husband's geekery for a little bit here. He really wanted to learn how to make chainmaille - more specifically a dice bag for playing D&D. So we ordered him some steel jump rings and using my jewelry making tools - voila! - he made himself a chainmaille dice bag. (I'm so proud.)