Pages

Monday, December 26, 2011

I will try anything (ONCE!) ...well almost


The reversable apron.
Let's just say that this was quite a project.
It's one of a kind and it's the ONLY one I ever will make...
unless you are willing to PAY big bucks!
but had to share it because it's cute as a button!
Thankfully it was for someone very special to me....my sister!


















Posted by Picasa

Bags

Yes I still make bags!

Here is one of my more recent bags...It is SOOOO cute!
I'm Loving the "K" on the front...this is all hand made from scratch!
It is a large tote with long straps,
it has 6 interior pockets and is sturdy enough to stand on it's own...
It has been lined with interfacing and stabalizer and is sewn with a serger for extra stability and wearablilty.
The top is top stitched and the straps are reinforced with triple stitching so they last.
Inside is my cute little tag that I'm very proud of becasue I just got these finally!
Please let me know how you like this bag....Thanks!

























Posted by Picasa

Aprons

So one of my old friends from HS found me and ordered some aprons for Christmas for her Italian Grandparents
who've been married for 67 years!! Isn't that the sweetest thing ever? We used Italian colors for the lettering (which also ended up being Christmas colors) so it was a win-win!! They turned out really cute and I can't wait to hear how they liked them!
The chef's hat was really cute...and notice on the Grandma's she got matching ruffles to make hers more girlie!




Notice how the apron strings are adjustable through the sides...so it's one very long string...this is my favorite and most comfortable type of apron!!










Matching aprons for Grandma & Grandpa side by side..Notice the ruffles on Grandma's apron!

I just think these are SO cute!

Here's another view










This one (below) was for someone else, and I love this font!

the name on another apron...

Here they are all wrapped up ready to give away!

Teacher Gifts

So this year, I had some fun with my embroidery machine and my new applique designs....
I bought the oh so soft throw blankets from (uh hem, yes, Walmart...yea, I know...) but they were only about $5 and I couldn't resist...
So, I added these cute designs and what a nice gift they made!
What do you think?
Since this blog thing is NEW NEW NEW, I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE some comments....and some new blog readers..
So if you like this please say so, and please subscribe or "follow" my blog and share it!! Thanks!







Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Lemonade out of Lemons Cowgirl Style



So, today was one of those days in the sewing shop!
See this cute little boot design?  It's cute right?  Well.....it was to be sewn onto a little baby onesie, and wouldn't you know, that the tiny little baby clothes were so small, even with a small hoop, the onesie wiggled just a tad too much and the machine broke it's needle as it tried to stitch on top of the snaps in the crotch...So after it put a hole in my onesie and broke my needle into 3 pieces, YES THREE pieces....I have this adorable design on a damaged garment.  So, I'm willing to part with it for just half the normal cost, and I think it will hold up rather nicely despite the tiny hole at the crotch...see photos.  Anyway...it's up for the taking at $11 to the first one who contacts me.  :o)  Happy Wednesday!!

Size 6 mos. onesie in white with minky brown applique and light pink accents.  So cute!! For your little cowgirl!






Sunday, November 27, 2011

Viking Husqvarna Ruffler Foot

So for years, I've been making ruffles the "old fashioned" way.  By running two basting stitches down the length of the fabric to be ruffled, and then tediously pulling the thread until the desired ruffle is achieved.  BUT, that takes SO much time.  So, I decided to splurge on myself and purchase a Ruffler Foot Attachment for my Viking-Husqvarna  Scandinavia Sewing machine.  I am in love.  This ruffler makes the most beautiful ruffles in seconds vs. hours!  I am thrilled to say the least.  Here's what the contraption looks like.  Looks like it could eat you for lunch, right?  Well, it's not really so scary once you figure it out.  I will post a how-to video later with this bad boy in action!
Viking-Husqvarna Ruffler Foot (above)  Beautiful Ruffles (below)

Sweet Baby Stuff

Follow Me on Pinterest



Have you ever felt minky fabric?  I just LOVE the feel of soft fabrics and textures.  Ask anyone who has ever gone shopping with me...I can't keep my hands off the soft stuff.  If it's silky, chenille, minky (below) or anything soft, I just enjoy feeling it.  (I guess that's why I'm constantly running my fingers through my kid's hair when they're sitting by me.)  If you have a fresh buzz cut and I see you, you'll probably get a swipe up the back of your head.  I just love soft textures.  

So, when picking out the BEST fabric for baby stuff, I want something fun and cute on one side, but the other side has to be the softest minky. I shop for all my fabrics from my favorite little shop; and my best friend happens to own it.  So you may find us pairing up fabrics together at midnight in her little back room/ online shop.  We have so much fun together!  You can visit her on Etsy as well.  Look for her under "shops" and it's called XOGigi Fabrics.  She has the best selection of children's modern prints anywhere!  And they're all designer names like Michael Miller, Riley Blake, Robert Kaufman, and many more.  (basically what that means is you CAN'T find them in your local fabric / craft stores, and they are much higher quality.  Thread count is much higher and the fabrics are softer, they wash better (don't fade) and they are generally better in quality control with regards to printing the fabric straight with the grain of the fabric.  If you are sewing the project, this is a big deal.  Crookedly printed fabric is like getting home from the lumber store with warped wood. "It just don't work."  

I'm sure these pictures don't do it justice, but I  hope you can some how imagine how soft this blankie is....
This is a Michael Miller fabric from the dinosaur collection.  Too cute!
In this set, I've made a 36" square baby blanket with 4 equal squares on one side, and minky on the back.  Measuring and squaring up these 4 pieces is harder than it looks.  You must be precise in your cutting and stitching, otherwise, it will end up crooked.   There is also a bib with an applique design that coordinates with the fabrics shown here,  3 burb cloths, and a sweet little "Lolli-tag Lovie".  

Please visit my "Portfolio" Page for more pictures of the items in this set.  If you are interested in having something like this made for a special little person please email me or convo me on Etsy and I will create a listing for you.  This can be made with any fabrics of your choice from XOGigi Fabrics. 










Posted by Picasa