Baby Sprinkle Part Dos

Here are the other pictures I was telling you about, ohhhh a week or so ago. I just got home from a wonderful vacation in Kansas! My mom and I had a girls trip and got to visit with a lot of family. Faith and Lily didn't tag along, but I do hope they can next time. We drove, and even with stopping and staying in a hotel there is NO way my little girls could have made a trip like that. I had a hard time sitting still myself (my mom would say that is an understatement). I'm so proud of Zach. He and the girls had a wonderful week without me here! They went to the museum and the zoo, and they really spent some great quality time together. I can't believe that when I got home the house wasn't in complete shambles either! I'm a lucky woman.

So anyway, here are some more pictures. My friend Andrea actually took them, and they are indoor...but at least I have them! Enjoy =)

This is the Mommy to Be wearing her corsage I made her. I also made a little wrist one for Kailee (their four year old)

 This is the shirt I made for Kailee. The font is Itty Bitty from 8 Claw and a Paw.

I made this bib and matching onesie with the last of my most FAVORITE fabric! The Flower font is from Lynnie Pinnie and then I used the Itty Bitty again. I don't ever use a pattern for bibs (maybe I should?), but I just can't see spending money on something so simple!

I really love little ruffle bottomed things =)

Then I did a little burp cloth set. The Zebra Font is from Lynnie Pinnie and the Curlz font is from 8 Claw and a Paw.

Then I did this little black onesie. I got it at Hobby Lobby (black onesies are incredibly hard to find if you didn't know), and the size is pretty weird. It's very short and wide, but I really wanted to do a black one so I got it anyway. The heart font is from Lynnie Pinnie. This was my first time to make one of these onesies with the bow on it, but I think it came out adorable!

The last onesie I did is my favorite! I used the Shabby Crown file from Embroitique. If you follow my blog at all, you know that I had a really difficult time the first time I used this file. I almost always use knit on the ruffles and cut the strips half the size it says to, and when I do that it is SO much easier. Then I just added a little knit ruffle skirt.

Here are the bows and flower clips I made for Camryn that decorated the diaper cake.

I made two hand towels for prizes for our games, but only have a picture of this one. I love this new cake applique! I used an owl for the other one and it was SO cute, but of course, no picture. My cousin Nicole makes owl towels a lot, and they really are the best addition to a kitchen or bathroom!

I think that is all! On a different note, does anyone know anything about gardening at all? All of our plants appear to be doing great. In fact, we have a TON of little bell peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes, and blueberries. However, out zucchini and squash plants have been flowering for a good three weeks now...and still NO vegetables. Is this normal? Everyone have a lovely day!

I'm Still Alive

I have been completely MIA for a week, sorry! When my husband is home, we are so busy. We've been doing all kinds of yard work, playing, and just spending really great quality time together...so I kind of slacked on blogging. I'm so excited about this PRECIOUS dress I made for Faith. I made it from the Sienna pattern at Lil Blue Boo. It was absolutely perfect timing since earth day was this week! I actually bought this shirt for myself a couple of years ago, but haven't worn it in at least a year. So I decided to convert it to a dress for Faith. It's my second time to make the pattern, and came out much better this go around. I didn't have problems with the neck puckering or anything, woohoo! She wore it to the zoo and got a TON of compliments that, of course, made me blush =). I truly love being able to say to someone, "I made it". Here are a couple of pictures of her.

I also made that skirt I'm wearing, even though you can't see it at all. We get the Express ad, and there was one almost identical to this in it. The biggest difference being the one at Express was $69.50, and I used a pair of express jeans and no more than a yard of fabric for MUCH less. I need some better pictures of it...will do that soon.

Then I made a ton of baby shower stuff for my friend Andrea's SIL. They are naming her Addison Marie.
A sweet little blanket-

A burp cloth set-

Two little onesies-

My very popular cupcake bib-

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And of course a banner-

I don't have time to go into where everything is from tonight...sorry! But I will be back tomorrow and try to fill that in, and show you some pictures of our new garden!

Patchwork Dresses and Bibs

Today has been a great day so far (minus my icy cold shower this am...not sure why the hot water wasn't coming on...). The girls and I went to MOPS this morning, which I absolutely loved. I am only sorry it has taken me so long to try it! I will DEFINITELY be signing up for next year.  It was nice to sip coffee and enjoy a hot breakfast uninterrupted with other mommies. We finished up our lunch and Faith is working on her activity book, Lily is napping, and I decided to post another blog. My kitchen is even already clean! And thanks to Natasha at Samster Mommy dinner is in the crock pot. We are trying her crock pot enchiladas tonight, mmmm.

Over the past couple of weeks I have made two more of the little patchwork dresses I did for Faith and Lily. The first one was for my cousin in Kansas, Madison. The second is for a little girl's birthday this weekend. I love the fabrics in them both!

For the dress I just used a bodice pattern I had and then cut a bunch of strips. The dress itself is fairly simple, but time consuming to say the least! I really think if you use the right fabrics they just come out gorgeous!

Now...Lily wasn't the happiest for these pictures, but you get the idea. I did Lily's straps with ribbon and rickrack instead of making them with the fabric. Faith has a dress with straps like this that we got at Macy's, and I've been wanting to try it! It definitely saved a little bit of time on top of looking great.

I have a few little things I have done here and there that I haven't gotten pictures of yet...onesies, bibs, and burp cloths mainly. I'll try to throw in a picture of one with each of my few next posts.

Here are a set of three bibs for Jayde. I just drew up a pattern myself for the bibs, and it works great.

Cute Lilttle Baby Set

My Aunt and cousin from Kansas ordered a couple of little things for a friend who is having a baby girl soon, her name is going to be Kiera (isn't that pretty?). My cousin told me that Mommy isn't much into the frilly, boutique-ish look, and I had JUST the fabric in mind. Typically (as you've seen) most of my girl items are GIRLY. That is usually what people request, and  I  make most of my girls' stuff that way. One day when I was fabric shopping I came across these beautiful vintage flower fabrics, that I absolutely love! I have been meaning to make dresses with them for Faith and Lily, but have only gotten as far as tracing out the patterns *sigh*. I will have them done soon though, in the next two weeks! I'll have to start on their Easter outfits soon after that, and since I never procrastinate *wink* that means I should start, hmmm....tonight? Anyway, I love the way this stuff came out. I did the bow pretty small and simple, and then a couple of little flower clips to match. I hadn't made a little flower out of fabric yet, but isn't it sweet?

The big "K" on the onesie is from the Vintage font at Lynnie Pinnie and the font across it came from 8 Claws and a Paw and is called Itty Bitty. It's one of my favorites. 

On the bib I used a Polka Dot heart applique, and left off the polka dots...I'm not sure where it's from. I got it off of Swak when I first started embroidering, and I have gotten so many since then I lost track of where it came from! The font is the Kayleigh font from 8 Claws and a Paw. 

I finished Chloe and Camryn's letters, yay! I also had an order for some for Kenzie. I will put pics up later or tomorrow, I haven't taken them all yet. Everyone go out and enjoy this beautiful day, tomorrow is supposed to be bad. We've already been to the gym, then to gymnastics, and gone and had a picnic at the park! Now it's nap time for Lily and time for me to clean, blah.

3 Adorable Bibs for Addison and a VERY Clean Sewing Room

I had an order for three chenille bibs for a little girl named Addison. I feel like almost all of my baby stuff has been for boys lately, so I was excited! I finished them last night, but decided to wait until today to post them...I say "decided". Actually, this has been my first chance. Lily decided she wasn't much interested in sleep (again) last night, and today is just now coming to a calm point. Lily and I dropped Faith off, went to Hobby Lobby, came home and cleaned, then baked, then went to pick Faith up, then worked out, and then came home and ate dinner. Whoa, did you notice I never said the word nap in that sentence? That's right, no nap today. Let's hope she'll make up for it tonight! She is sitting in my lap as I type and I feel the drowsiness coming on (Yay!). So here are some pictures of Addi's bibs. The cupcake is my favorite, but I love them all. I just drew a bib pattern out myself and then got to work.

I used the Heart Font from Lynnie Pinnie on this one

Then on this one I used Cheri font from 8 Claw and a Paw . I love the way it looks but, wow, it uses a lot of thread. I went through at least two bobbins on this bib!

Last, my favorite, the cute little cupcake that *sigh* I can't remember where I got it, and the Kaileigh font from 8 Claw and a Paw.

Oh and ok, I am so proud of this I have to post a picture of my organized sewing room. The room used to be a storage closet, so it is rather small...and exceptionally hard to keep clean!

Gifts for Baby Gavin and Something for ME =)

Today the girls and I went and had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory with Stevi and her sweet little baby Gavin. He is finally healthy and home from the hospital, and I was able to give him his presents I've had to keep secret. I made him this minky and satin blanket. It is SO soft I would like one for myself...haha, I will most likely never have time for that. Anyway, here it is-

 

I also made him a little "G" onesie and a Valentines Day one. These little V-day ones are so adorable, I have two made for Wyatt and Walker. They look exactly the same, but I'll still put a picture later. They are the two most precious little boy twins EVER. 

Now for my favorite-

I finally broke down and bought some chenille. It is quite a bit more expensive than terry cloth (almost double!), but I really think it is worth it. Especially now that I have personally tried it. It make the bibs look SO much nicer. I have an order for three more for a little girl named Addison that I can't wait to get done. These bibs are customized to your preference and are 10.00 each. Get a set of two for 16.00!

I have quite a few things in my sewing room that are *almost* finished, so I will aim towards another blog tomorrow (go me, I think that's a record).

I had an order for this "L" wine bag from a really old friend that I haven't even spoken with in at least five years. These bags really make great gifts. Just think, you could get a bottle of wine and any adorable custom wine bag for under 30.00. I think personalized gifts are so much more meaningful than the typical things we buy.

Oh and take a look at this camera case I made for myself. The design is from Pickle Pie Designs. Isn't it great? Get one today for 13.00. You pick the fabric/colors/and button! This case could also hold a cell phone, just not the iPhone (it is a bit to tall).

I think this is the very first thing I have ever made myself with my machine! I have only had a sewing/embroidery machine for ~4 months. So, I was really excited to make something for me! Oh, and one more thing-
Isn't this satin flower clip pretty? I made it for Faith the other day after seeing all of Jessica's on Mia Joie. I love the way they look. They are definitely a much different style than the bows the girls normally wear, but I really like this style too. I will sell these lovely flower clippies for 5.00 each. Buy five or more and they are 4.00!  It's funny that sometimes I'll dress them in boutique style clothing and others I'm really more fond of the vintage/earthy clothing styles. I love it all!