Monday, December 28, 2009

Red Booties


I whipped these up for a friend's little girl as part of her Christmas gift. I have made a few before, but never with the monogram on the toe. They would be cute with some circle charms, ruffles or a bow on the top too!

Why is it...

...that we're "supposed" to have all of the Christmas decorations down by January 1, even though all of the kids don't go back to school till after January 3rd?????

Thursday, December 17, 2009

What Christmas is all about...

The past few days have been a blur of malls, stores, wrapping paper and tape. Sometimes, I just need to get it all back into perspective...




Thanks, Linus.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!




I have spent so much time in front of my machines, there hasn't been much time in front of the computer! Here are a few things that I happened to snap pictures of: The Truck and Tree design is a favorite for little boys (made a couple for the twins and 2 pairs of red cord pants as well!) The Wrapped Present and Monogram Ornament are on opposite sides of a reversible jumper that I made for a friend's little girl and I love the fact that even though the present looks like holiday wear it can easily be worn for future birthday parties!
And my favorite:


The Reindeer applique! I love this design done on a camo Garanimals long sleeved T! He is a doozy to stitch out, though...but the end result is so worth it!

Have a blessed day and weekend!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

My machines are runing steadily...all is going well...and then WHAM! The serger decides to be difficult. I think Chopper is just full of fluff (and I haven't been good about dusting all of the fluff out of her, so I guess she had just had enough.) and that it's nothing that a can of air and a brush can't fix. My fingers are crossed...

LOTS of pictures to post, but the camera never sits still what with all of the piano recitals, music programs at school, football and cheerleading banquets...there will be lots of pics to download once I manage to get the time to get the memory card out!

Have a blessed day and (while we're running around like mad trying to get it all done...are there really only 14 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!?!?!?!) remember the reason for the season!!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Girl's Aprons


My sewing machines (all 3 of them) have been humming! I completed 12 items yesterday (no time to take pics...sorry!) and these 2 sweet aprons for a friend's little girls this morning.

Thanksgiving is less than 48 hours away! I have so much to be thankful for! Have a blessed day.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Order Placed!






For those of you who have placed orders for items for Christmas, I wanted to let you know that I made the big order yesterday. Hopefully, everything shoud be in by the first of next week and I can start stitching. I ordered a few extras to keep in my "stash" as I often get requests for baby gifts, teacher gifts, birthday gifts and wedding gifts that are needed within a few days. I have recieved a few of those requests lately, so I took a quick inventory of my stash and here is what remains: a few Stephen Joseph quilted backpacks, European Market Baskets (more coming in my order, so email me with your color request!), cosmetic bags,several colors of Koozies, acrylic luggage tags and mugs/sport bottles (these are customized with the fabric of your choice), neoprene luggage handle grips, fingertip towels, burp cloths, button covers (for pacifier clips, bow clips or ponytail loops), little girl's aprons and a few beach towels. Let me know if you need any of these items so I can pull it out and mark it for you as I don't plan on making another order for embroidery blanks till after the first of the year. As always, if you are out shopping and find something cute and would like it embroidered I would love to help you pick out the perfect font and thread color to make it a unique and personalized gift!
The Christmas season is quickly approaching! Remember to "think outside the mall"!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Pilgrim Turkey Shirt


Thanksgiving is only 9 short days away so I decided to do a couple of shirts for the twins. I love the Pilgrim hat he is sporting...just to show there's no hard feelings for winding up as their centerpiece I suppose?!? Another sweet design I purchased from Lynnie Pynnie.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Damask Market Basket


I had a request for another market basket, this time one of the damask patterns! I think it turned out great. Again, I cannot say enough how useful these things are! Mine (one of them anyway) just seems to go in and out of my car on a daily basis...I always seem to have more to carry in and out than I can hold in my own two hands (plus I'm trying to get the twins unbuckled and out of their carseats) so I just pile it all up in one of these baskets, carry it in, unload it, reload it with the things to go to the car, and it starts all over again. I am horrible at dropping pieces of mail as I walk inside just because I have so much else in my arms at the time, but this basket makes sure that what I put into it gets carried right into the house! This one was requested because the recipient will be flying back to her home so luggage space is a premium...since it is collapsible it won't take up much valuable suitcase room!

On another note, the Christmas Village is going on this weekend and I plan on getting there at some point! I will try and take some pictures to post...hopefully this will get alot more of you to "think outside the mall" for Christmas! BTW, did you check out the new button for Handmade Holiday? Cindy Lou has a fun crafty blog that is sure to inspire. You should definately check it out!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Backpack Patch

I have already sung the praises of a fun and functional patch and I thought I would show you my latest project using just that...


My daughter had asked for a new backpack for this school year. Mind you, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the one that she had, and she really couldn't find another one that she just loved...but she really wanted a new one. One that none of her friends had. I don't know if you have been backpack shopping lately but there isn't a huge selection out there. But, while we were at the beach, she and I wandered into some random store and saw this one. She loved it. It was on sale and I had a coupon and a gift card. I loved that! The only problem is that it had the words "Trail Blazer" embroidered on the top, which was also the only place that a monogram could go. Removing the embroidery would have been nearly impossible and would have also involved taking off the back waterproof lining (which I was not about to do!) so she asked if I could just put a patch over it with her monogram on the patch. (I would have thought of that sooner or later...my head was still spinning over the great deal we were getting!) I found the perfect fabric in my scrap bag and already had matching thread as well. I think she'll love it! I can't wait till she comes home from school and sees it!


Have a blessed day! K

Monday, November 2, 2009

Applique Cafe

Rosemary Gulledge is a fellow embroidery guru and WAH mom who has a blog that I really enjoy. She has a great eye for color and designs (and the fact that she's an Auburn Tiger is an added bonus!). She has helped me track down several designs and is always so sweet to answer questions and give her advice...I have bounced many ideas off this sweet girl! Anyway, she and her husband saw a need for more cute and fun embroidery designs so they have started digitizing as well! Her designs are all adorable and versatile as well, and they stitch out like a dream! She is like most of us who simply don't have the need or time for extravagance and fussiness when it comes to our sewing and embroidery and just seems to prefer to keep things sweet and simple! Hooray! Head on over to www.appliquecafe.com and check out her awesome designs.
Have a blessed day!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Raggy Angel


I haven't done much sewing with minky dot fabric, but I love how soft it is. So, when a friend offered me some minky dot that she had found I thought it would be fun to make her little girl a simple pair of pants with it and then use some of the scraps for a little swing top. (I adore those from Wal Mart!) I don't think I will be doing alot of sewing with that particular fabric anymore. I love how it appliques (but for you other embroidery gals out there, I did find out that you need to treat it like terrycloth and use a piece of water soluble stabilizer on top of it) but that stuff is not fun to sew with! It rolled, frayed, slipped and puckered all over the place! I finally gave up on the sewing machine and did it all with my serger which made the task much easier. Anyone else had that much difficulty or is it just me?


Now, onto the Raggy Angel...I purchased this design from one of my favorite sites, Embroidery Boutique. She has some precious applique designs and her "raggy" series is too cute! The fabric has a piece of flannel sandwiched between it and the shirt, so when you snip around the design and "raggy" it with the edge of a dull pair of scissors it has an entirely different look than a regular applique! I love this little shirt, and like the girl's snowman patch I did it on the bottom off to the side. Matches the pants perfectly! I can't wait to surprise my friend with this little outfit!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

More Market Baskets


A sweet friend asked me to monogram market baskets for her sisters and mother as Christmas gifts. These are the collapsible ones I posted about earlier and they turned out so cute! Email me if you are interested in ordering...I have a few colors and 3 damask patterns left in my stash!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Ice Cream and Cake

Not alot of sewing going on around here lately...I thought it would only be fair to let you know why...

We are a family that embraces tradition...even those that probably need to be done away with. For example, I have always made my children's birthday cakes. And each year, I always swear that next year I will simply call a bakery and order one. It wasn't such a big deal early on, but as the years progressed (and more and more children kept on showing up) the cake requests have gotten more elaborate. I blame alot of this on my daughter's obsession with all things Food Network and those "cake challenge" shows. I try to point out to them that those people are bona-fide pastry chefs...they have industrial sized mixers, fancy equipment, at least one assistant and never on any episode have I seen any children running around under their feet as they try to work. But on those occasions when I mention calling a bakery I am instantly met with wailing protest, so I keep on baking and frosting...usually with no idea of how this thing is going to turn out and the phone number of the nearest Publix bakery posted nearby in case of emergency. About a month ago, I was presented with the request for a "sports cake". That's it. No more description given. "Something with baseballs and footballs", he said. I instantly pictured in my mind a sheet cake with little plastic baseball and football players that I could buy and stick on top. Hooray! Finally something easy! "No," he replied. "Not players, just the baseballs and footballs. Made of cake."

Huh?

"How on earth do I do that?" I wonder as I promise to block Food Network with our parental controls.

But bake I did, and I must say that after 2 naptimes, one late night and more glasses of wine than I care to mention here is the result: (drumroll, please...)


The large baseball on top was butter-yellow cake made in the Wilton sports ball pan, and the bottom "field" was a 2 layer chocolate cake. The footballs (Oh. My. Word.) need to have their own food group because they are so yummy and are Oreo Truffles. You can find the recipe at www.Bakerella.com.
It was a fun day filled with lots of great kids (and their awesome moms who brought them and stayed to chat and help!), great gifts, lots of fun and some yummy cake.

I have survived to bake another year.

Have a blessed week! K

Friday, October 23, 2009

Brothers Snowman Shirt


Here is the brother's shirt that will go with the pink snowman patch shirt that I posted yesterday. I love the fact that I can use the exact same fabrics for the applique on both shirts so they truly match. These will make adorable Christmas card picture outfits!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Snowman Patch



Here is the newest design I purchased from Applique Cafe, and I have to say that so far it is my favorite design from them! I stitched this onto a Garanimal swing top (from Wal Mart!) but because of the high yoke I stitched it off to the side of the bottom. This would be so sweet with a cute pair of leggings or even just blue jeans! This pattern can be sewn in the 4x4 or 5x7 sizes. Here, it is in the smaller size because it works better on a toddler-sized shirt. I think my favorite part of this pattern is that it would be perfect for a girl or boy outfit so it will make a great matching brother/sister set. I also plan on using it for some fingertip and guest towels for some hostess gifts this Christmas season.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to email me with any orders or questions you might have!
Make it a great day!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Monogram and Petal Patch



A friend asked me to monogram and applique some shirts for her little girl and sent the cute little leggings for me to match colors. The shirts are by Monag and have little ruffled sleeves and another ruffle around the swing-style bottom. The pants were both really brightly colored and had a really bold pattern so I didn't want to overpower them with anything too busy. This little petal patch from Applique Cafe was the perfect adornment and a vermillion colored monogram will tie the whole outfit together. So fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, October 16, 2009

Kelly's blog

If you've never checked this sweet momma's blog out then you should! Kelly over at Kelly's Korner (www.kellyskornerblog.com) is hosting a "Show us your life...what do you make" post. I have never done any of these "Linky" things before, but Kelly's blog is one that I keep up with on a regular basis. (Read just a few posts and you'll see why...you'll feel like she lives next door to you! So grab a cup of tea and go sit with her for a spell...) How fun that she is thinking like so many of us these days! It appears that I'm not the only one trying to "think outside the mall." Just in time for Christmas!
I will warn you, however, she really loves her Hogs, so if you're an SEC football gal (like me) her blog can get a bit "red" on the weekends! Have fun checking out all of the links to some really creative mom's sites!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Christmas Aprons


I am doing this little apron for a friend's daughter as part of her Christmas gift. This is a premade apron, but still very cute. They also have lots of other colors available and the mom's apron as well, which would work for an older child. I think this particular size would work for a little girl 10 years and younger. Older children would probably need the adult size. These would be perfect for helping mom in the kitchen or for some imaginary play as well! The picture really doesn't really do this colorful little apron justice, but I had difficulty trying to hang it so it didn't fold over on itself!
As always, thanks for stopping by!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Market Basket


These market baskets are so fun and functional! I did this orange one with maroon thread in the Monogram Wizard Plus "Arebesque" font and it should be perfect for my sister in law to carry everywhere. She and my brother are both Virginia Tech grads and she actually works there on the VT campus. They both love the orange and maroon hokies, so this should be perfect for her to use for tailgating and just about anywhere else she needs to go. And like I showed you before, these collapse and fold so they take up very little space when not is use! Have a great Columbus Day!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Serves Me Right...

If you know me well, you know how much I loved and admire all the things that my grandmother did. She also had a little set of rules that she chose to follow during her life, and she chose to keep Sunday as a day of rest. That said, onto the rest of my story...

The Hubs had asked me last night to make a baby gift for a friend who lives out of town. He and his wife just had their second child, a boy, about 2 weeks ago. (and y'all know how I love a new baby!) After the way the Hogs beat my Tigers like yard dogs yesterday in Arkansas, I was hardly in the mood to be creative last night. Today, however, I had some great ideas and new designs that I wanted to try, so after the boys went down for their naps and the two older ones headed off to practice, I went down into my "cave" to sew for a bit. I wanted to put one of these new button letter applique patches onto a 3-6 month onesie (which, by the way is tee-niny and a real challenge to hoop and get under a machine) but I was determined to get this gift in the mail tomorrow. I finally got the little bitty onesie under the machine, had the perfect thread and fabric picked out (I LOVE the combo of aqua and red, and I just found this little car print fabric a few weeks ago!) Isn't it cute?

So now I digress...

Remember what I told you about my grandmother?

She never sewed on Sunday.

Not a stitch.

She always said that every stitch you put in on a Sunday, when you got to Heaven, God would make you pick it out with your nose.

I thought about that when I pulled that sweet little onesie out from under my machine to admire it in all of it's cuteness. Notice anything?


Yup. Sideways. I flipped the onesie and I forgot to rotate the design after I put it into my machine.
I turned off my machine and closed the door for the evening.

See y'all tomorrow.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Spirit Wear!


I warned you earlier...I am one of those moms. I would wear a picture of my kids as an accessory if I wasn't afraid that someone would report me to Stacey and Clinton. Anywhoo, I love it when other moms ask me to make some spirit wear for them to wear to their kid's games! Especially when they say, "Oh, just do whatever you think would be cute!" and hand me a freshly washed T-shirt. (Insert a squeal of delight here) I had fun and was so excited that I forgot to take a picture of the first few, but I just finished this one and had my camera close by. I hope she likes it as much as I do.
Have a great weekend! K

Trick or Treat!



I have finally gotten to the bottom of the pile of things I needed to get done for other people, so I took some time to do some Halloween shirts for the twins. By the way, Wal Mart has an adorable selection of long sleeved Garanimals this year...both crew neck and turtleneck, and for the girls there are the most adorable swingtops! I will post a picture of the one I picked up for my niece when I get the chance. I heart Garanimals...not only are they very true to size, but they stitch up well and really hold up in the wash. I bought one in every color for my younger two! Here are the designs I did for them, very simple but they have gotten so many compliments today when they wore them!

I am starting to get a few orders for Christmas gifts...WOW! It is hard to believe that we are only 10 or 11 weeks away? (Oooh...that fills me with a bit of anxiety as I type...I'd better get a move on!)

I am off to finish up a few more orders and then some quality family time this weekend! Thanks for stopping by! Have a blessed weekend! K

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Sippy Cup


Here is a completed sippy cup. It actually has a straw built into the lid that snaps down when not in use. I love the little paw print fabric but it is a very soft cotton and doesn't have much thickness to it, so I serged it onto a stiff canvas. The great thing about these is that they are completely customized to suit you! Since all daycares and nurseries want you to have your child's name on all of their things this is a really functional item. (And WAY cuter than using a Sharpie marker!) They can be done very boyish or very girly for a gift that any child (and their mommy) is sure to love!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Fun New Embroidery Blanks!


Here are just a few of the fun things I ordered: First, 3 styles of insulated mugs for toddlers, older kids and grown ups! These can be customized with any monogram in any font. Also, I prefer to stitch onto fabric instead of the embroidery paper (it just seems to hold up better) but I serge the fabric onto a cotton canvas to give it a bit more body. You can pick your fabric and thread colors for a one-of-a-kind gift that any friend, teacher or child is sure to love! Also, so many people have asked about the new European Market Baskets...the last group I ordered sold out quickly! These are so incredibly fun and functional. Mine has been to the ballparks, on picnics, to school to carry class snacks, to deliver meals to a friend, to deliver goodies to the bake sale, to the grocery store...the list goes on! I actually have 2 of them, and one I keep in my car as an on-the-go snack basket so the kiddos always have crackers, juice, fruit snacks when we are running from activity to activity. That snack basket has saved me from many a drive-thru!! I have also seen people use them to tote books, dishes, toys and even their sewing and crafting supplies. But here is the best part about these...


They collapse and fold when not in use! That means they take up less space in your cabinet or pantry! Again, with a monogram or name embroidered on it, this basket makes a great gift for a teacher, mom, sister or new bride!

As always, thanks for all of your sweet comments and creative suggestions! Let me know if you'd like to place an order!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

New Embroidery Blanks

I opened my door last night to the FedEx man and a great big box of embroidery goodness! Market baskets (new designs...so cute!), Stephen Joseph backpacks, koozies (for cans and bottles), travel mugs and sippy cups! The twins have messed with my camera and for some reason it won't focus so well, but once I figure out how to undo whatever it is they have done I will post pictures. Can't wait for you to see! As always, thanks for stopping by to see these "works in progress" and let me know if you'd like to palce an order!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Superhero Cape!



Again, lots of sewing, no time for pictures of each thing. Now that school has started I feel as if the clock is chasing me during the daylight hours! I used to get alot of things done during naptime, but with four children in school and sports naptime is spent in front of the washer/dryer, dishwasher, sink or stove! I am SO thankful that during our remodel we left the original hookups for the W/D in the basement when we put a laundry upstairs...there are times I have both sets going at the same time!
Ok, onto the fun stuff...I found this awesome tutorial for a superhero cape! Since I am trying to "Think outside the Mall" for this Christmas, I thought my sweet nephew would love to have one of these. It was a super-easy project (pun intended) that I finished in less than a hour. Again, being a safety first kind of momma, I adore the use of hook and loop at the neck! (As the author of the tutorial said, think Edna on The Incredibles..."NO CAPE!") Head over here to see how you can make one for your little superhero!
www.pukingpastilles.com/?cat=5

There are also guidelines for a girl's cape, too! Gotta love it!

By the way, I cheated a bit on the applique...A very talented mom has started digitizing embroidery and applique designs, and she came up with this design that is pretty darn close to the diamond-shaped patch that the real Superman has on his cape. I just merged the "H" from a Chunky Alphabet font that I had!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

To answer a few questions...

I have told many of you where I get most of my designs. Unfortunately, unless I have taken a picture of something I have stitched out I can't always send you a picture of the design. Microsoft Word can't "read" the stitches that embroidery software can show you, so the best way to shop for designs that you might want me to use for you is to look at the sites that I buy from the most frequently.
Embroidery Boutique
Bunnycup
Nobbie Neez Kids
Lynnie Pinnie
Sew Many Designs
Please know that this is by no means an all inclusive list...I have over 14,500 designs for you to choose from, but it at least gives you someplace to start! also, if you find something that you like, I can always purchase it as long as it comes in the format that I use and fits in my hoop. I also use Monogram Wizard Plus for most of my fonts, but I also have several others. Here are a few of the most requested:
Monogram Wizard Plus Fonts
Alpha Pak #1
Alpha Pak #7
Alpha Pak #12
Alpha Pak #15
Alpha Pak #16
Alpha Pak #17
I think that this is probably what most of us that do home based embroidery use most...it is funny when I talk to some of you that have the same hobby as I do...we all tend to migrate in the same direction when it comes to kid's things...fun and funky, not to formal or stuffy!
I hope this helps!

Baby Gifts



Some sweet gifts for a sweet new baby boy. The golf bag (one of my favorites from Embroidery Boutique) with name on a burp pad, a Nappy Sax (to hold a few diapers and travel sized wipes) and a monogrammed Stephen Joseph backback.
The Nappy Sax I sort of derived from a smaller version that I recieved as a baby gift when the twins were born. I used the same design but with a few modifications...first of all, I made it bigger so that it would hold more diapers. Second, I have made some with a lining of PUL so that it is waterproof. Sometimes, you just aren't in a place where you can throw a diaper in the trash, and this way you can contain it without soaking the entire diaperbag! I made training pants for my boys and had some PUL left over, so I thought it would make a perfect liner!
Looking forward to the weekend! Have a great day!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

CRAZY!!



Sorry I haven't posted in a long while...things have been NUTS around here! Between school starting for all 4 of my children, Labor Day plans and a bathroom re-remodel (yes, I did say RE-REmodel. As in, for the SECOND time.) it has been a bit (ahem) shall we say, "hectic" around these parts! I have been working on lots of orders and projects, but I just haven't had time to take pictures. And let's face it, telling about them isn't any fun if you can't see the pictures! Lots more Stephen Joseph backpacks, fun team T-shirts and baby gifts have been under my machine these days!
The pink gingham is a fun new design from Bunnycup Embroidery called "Kids Alpha" applique. It is fun and funky and perfect for kids stuff! This was done on a plain white onesie, but I added some pink gingham ruffles around the leg openings! That way, she can wear it by itself or under a little dress when it gets cooler...all the "frills" of bloomers with the warmth of an undershirt! This was done as a gift for a sweet friend of mine who has twins about a month younger than mine and she had a gorgeous little girl the day before they turned 2! I saw her last week and she looks AMAZING and the sweet princess is so adorable! I also did a burp pad to match and have plans for a few other fun things as well.
As always, thanks for stopping by! I love getting your emails with suggestions and comments!
Coming soon: custom Trick-or-Treat bags! It's right around the corner you know!!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Little girl's apron



I have decided to try and get an early jump on Christmas gifts this year. I say that every year but this year I mean it. (Just like all of the years before :)...) Anyway, I have been working on a few things and I had to share this. My niece is at the perfect age to start playing "kitchen" and every chef needs a cute apron, right? I couldn't find a pattern that I really liked so I traced off my own (using my own toddler as a model. So far he doesn't mind trying things on for me, even girly stuff. I snapped his picture in it to have for later...I'm thinking it might be useful for bribery and blackmail in his teenage years.) I used a cupcake pattern that I already had, and tried to keep the design pretty simple since I knew I would be adding her name.
As usual, I reached the point where I ran into a snag. Most aprons have a set of ties for the neck and a tie that goes around the waist. I am a momma and although I love cute stuff, I am a safety-girl first and foremost. I don't like things that tie around a toddler's neck because of the strangulation hazard. The answer?
HOOK AND LOOP!


This idea was not my own, but rather that of another crafty blogger whose site name escapes me. I tried to go back and find it, but couldn't. I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due, and the credit for this idea does not go to me but to some other mom who has already figured it out!
I also added hook and loop to the wrap around piece of the waist so my sister in law won't have to keep tying and retying. There is nothing so frustrating to a toddler as having to tie something, much less something that ties behing their backs. She should be able to put this little apron on all by herself and get to the baking!

Cupcakes anyone?

Monday, August 31, 2009

Double Trouble II



Two words: LOVE IT

We needed a few snack items for school lunches and ballgames so we decided to hit Costco this morning. It was a perfect time to test out the new cover. (Ok, so really I just wanted to test out the new cover so I bought snacks while I was there.) It works like a charm! I am a happy momma. There are a few things that I want to add like a toy loop (so we can hook on a toy and it won't get thrown to the ground) a safety belt scrunchie (I would imagine that those are almost as gross as the cart itself so I would really like to cover it up) and maybe a pocket on the inside so the boys could put a book or some snacks. I am also thinking that this would be precious with a sweet little ruffle for a set of girls.

Next time, I will actually go and pick out fabric. Since this was a test-drive and I really didn't want to spend any money on it I used some anti-pill fleece in lime green and some fun golf-ball fabric that has been lying around collecting dust. The only thing I had to buy was some binding tape to go around the four leg holes. (I love when I can use things that I already have!) All in all, this little project was a big success.

Next time, it's going to have monograms on it too! :)

Double Trouble

As a momma of multiples, I sometimes (often) have to improvise with singleton baby equipment and just make it work for two babies. Partly because I already have the stuff for a singleton that I saved from my first children but mostly because what I need just isn't out there. I have been on a mission to make a double shopping cart seat cover for a while now and this weekend I think I have managed to whip one up! Pictures to follow this afternoon! Stay tuned!

Have a great week!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Fall is in the air...


I love these bits of fall air that we are getting these days. They are few and far between but every now and then we get a little reminder that it is right around the corner! This is a little raggy pumpkin that I stitched out to match a pair of pants I made for my boys in a fun plaid fabric. Fall will be here before you know it! I would love to help you get your little ones ready for fall by appliqueing some cute designs on their T shirts, jumpers, onesies or longalls! I have tons of designs and fabrics to choose from, so send me an email at kbmdvm@bellsouth.net if you'd like to place an order! Have a great weekend!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Stephen Josephs

I have monogrammed so many of these little backpacks, and each time with a different font, style and thread color! They continue to turn out so adorable. My boys have been carrying theirs this week and it amazes me how they have held up so well. They have been tossed in the washer and hung to dry probably a dozen or so times and continue to hold their shape and color. Many are gone, so send me an email and let me know which ones you are interested in and I can let you know if they are available!