Monogrammed shortalls

Part of the reason I decided to take a little "break" from customer orders is so I can finish up quite a few sewing projects for my own children. These cute little shortalls are made from a Martha Pullen pattern using fabric I ordered from Chez Ami. I found the glass buttons at JoAnns (love that they look like marbles!) and the font is "Garton" from Jolson Designs. (a GREAT font for little boys!) I am so pleased with how they turned out! This is our last summer for shortalls and johnjohns so I plan on putting them on my boys every chance I can get!

Appliques! Not just for Kids T Shirts!!

This was such a fun project!! I love when I can "upcycle" an item that I already have on hand and it suits my needs PERFECTLY!! I will wait and post the "finished" project picture tomorrow, but here is a sneak peek for now!

Pop Tarts, Patio Cushions and Potty Training

What do these 3 things have in common? They pretty much sum up the past 2 days around here. The patio cushions are tedious work, but I have learned a valuable lesson with them: A new seam-ripper can change your life!! I am a "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do or Do without" kind of girl (thanks, Granny!) but this most certainly does NOT apply to a seam ripper. In fact, when JoAnns or Hancocks has their next notions sale I may just buy 10 of those little handy things!
I have also discovered that PopTarts, although not a part of this nutrition-filled breakfast, are indeed a great summertime snack! Plain, toasted, topped with ice cream or cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters...these babies are my new afternoon go-to!
The Potty Training is just not fun. For them or for me. But we will press on. Because I am tired of buying Huggies. And because they just turned three. It is time. Ugh.
On a brighter note, I am discovering that applique is not just for kids clothing anymore. Fun project in the works...stay tuned!!

Mom needs a break

I will be taking a little embroidery break...the kiddos are out of school and we have more pressing issues to deal with. Like Potty Training. I had to remove my Bissell Spot Bot from its resting place up on the highest shelf because I have had to clean the playroom carpet no less than 6 times. The old method of rewarding with stickers and candy is clearly not working, so its time to crack down on these two. I also purchased an old wrought iron patio set at an estate sale (I would so much rather have something old than something new) and I am in the process of recovering the cushions. All 10 of them. Good times, I know. My new best friend is my seam ripper...

All this to say, I won't be taking any new orders till mid July. If you need a Birthday Boy/Girl shirt done please feel free to send me an email and I will do my best to accomodate you!! I know my fellow "multiple moms" love having the matching birthday shirts for our little ones!

Thanks for understanding! Kerri

Beach Cover-Ups

This is a birthday gift for my niece!
I have seen these pillowcase dress-type coverups on a few Etsy sites and thought I would try my hand at one. I didn't use a pattern but sort of used one of my boys to get a few measurements. Basic pillowcase dresses are extremely easy to make, especially if you use an actual pillowcase to make it with...but in this case I had a basic white towel on hand so I improvised. I used red bias tape around the arms to coordinate with the red polkadot grosgrain ribbon.

The little jellyfish is from Planet Applique.