In Stitches

A New Bib Design

2007-09-09T20:59:00.000-07:00

I've been working on more bibs this weekend for Elizabeth and to list in my Etsy shop. I finished 5 today (except for the velcro), 4 of which are using a new design for front-fastening velcro. These types of bibs are much easier for me to remove after feeding.

OH! I just realized that I posted my first bib, but haven't posted the second batch I made! So, here you go. I've added bibs to my Etsy shop, too.

Sewing Kit Tin

2007-09-02T08:54:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted anything here in a while. I'm having a hard enough time keeping up with my main blog! But I made this a few weeks ago (before school & work started!) and just took pictures of it. It's a tin I bought at a craft store and decoupaged with a mixture of old and new papers. I have a tiny sewing kit inside. Front:
Back:
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A New Bib

2007-08-31T18:43:00.000-07:00

After reading some of the information on recent bib recalls over at NotChinaMade.net, I decided to take some of my fabric that I used recently for a diaper and make a bib!

The back makes good use of an old towel and I included a velcro closure on it because I hate to tie things around baby's neck.

This took all of about 5 minutes to make! Think I may use some of my extra fabric & list some in My Etsy Shop to go along with my tag blankets!

And the test drive... it works!

Cross-posted at What's He Up To Now?

Another Fitted Diaper

2007-08-28T21:24:00.000-07:00

The last one worked out so well that I decided to do it again! This time I used alpine fleece for the outer, which makes it waterproof! NOW I'm really loving this diaper!!! (except for those pins!)

The inside is purple floral flannel I got off the clearance rack at WM for $1/yd! Below, the pocket in the diaper has been stuffed with one microfiber towel.

And it did work! She slept in it for an about 2-hr nap today. She was wet inside, but the outside was still dry! I have a feeling I'll be making more of these puppies...

I've probably made more tag blankets since I last posted here, too. Check my Etsy Shop to see what's new.

A Fitted Diaper: RRP

2007-08-09T19:41:00.000-07:00

You know I am new to cloth diapering... and I am scared of this diaper. It's a "fitted diaper;" it's a "pocket diaper." That means it is not waterproof. It needs a diaper pin. It's only 2 layers thick, but has a pocket that can be stuffed with whatever absorbent material I see fit. But enough of my phobia - This diaper was amazingly easy to sew. It dried in a snap. And with a mom that was paying attention, I felt it get moist, but we had no leaks even without an extra cover! But most importantly... it's ADORABLE!!!

Notice the ladybug on her bottom?
Not sure if I wrapped it around exactly right (it looks a bit bunchy) & I was scared of pinning her. Since I don't have a snap press, I may try adding velcro to this one.

All I stuffed it with for this wearing was a microfleece towel.

The pattern is called Rita's Rump Pocket (RRP) one-size flannel fitted pocket diaper. Rita, cloth diapering mom of 2, came up with this pattern and is sharing it with the world free of charge! Click here to get your downloadable RRP pattern. And let me know if you sew one and blog your pictures, too!

New Diapers!

2007-08-03T22:41:00.000-07:00

Yes, you see correctly - I MADE DIAPERS!!! I giggle when I see them because they look so cute on Elizabeth, and because I just love to see something I made being enjoyed or used by my beautiful baby.

This pink one needs a little tweaking still, but the green one below was perfect! It did it's job quite nicely and is already going through it's first wash in the cycle of use. And it's got ladybugs on it!!!

Blue Jean Blanket

2007-07-31T20:46:00.001-07:00

Almost finished with another one like this that features pink & purple ribbons & back. These will be listed in my Etsy Shop.

More Tag Blankets!

2007-07-22T20:17:00.001-07:00

When I sold one of the tag blankets I made below within 20 minutes of listing it in my Etsy Shop, I decided to make more! : ) So I got busy this weekend and made 6 more blankets out of my new fabric!

Just listed on Etsy, and first up is my ladybug tag blanket. These turned out so wonderfully. I used that minky fabric that is as soft and smooth as butter! Elizabeth went nuts while I was making this one, so she got one of the ladybug blankets to keep! See pictures of her with her blanket on my personal blog.

Groovy alien fabric sets apart this boyish tag blanket. Since my first blankets were rather girly, I was striving for something more suitable for a little boy.

Here's another girly girl blanket. This one is backed in purple satin.

Another one for the boys - this one is backed is super cute "ocean friends" flannel that is really soft & snugly. This one is one of my favorites, too.

Another girly blanket... this one has magnificent backing fabric - huge purple flowers with strawberries. I loved that fabric!

I will be listing these throughout the week in my Etsy Shop - take a peek!

Super Jo-Ann's!

2007-07-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

Here you go, Sissy - Read it and weep, drool, whatever! This...

is the 2-story Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts Superstore in North Dallas!

I intended to take another photo from upstairs (actually from the glass elevator), but alas, I was a little "preoccupied" and forgot!! I didn't even look at anything on the first floor. First floor was scrapbooking, floral, and other crafts. Second floor was fabric, quilting, sewing, and I think the framing department was up there.

This will be a ladybug themed blanket!

I wish I had gotten a better picture of the background fabric - it's really cute with whales, turtles, starfish, sea horses... sea themed. I thought these fabrics would make a good blanket for a boy or a girl, since all I've done so far has been more girly. Same thing with the alien fabric below.

The purple & flowers is to go with the girly fabric I've already been using. Note the ladybug!

Just another thing you'll be sorry you missed was thrift shopping! I think the most I paid for anything was $1.50! Once Upon A Child had a huge $1 section, and Super Goodwill was having a 50% off sale on everything. These are not very good pictures, but you'll get an idea of the good stuff I found! The pink skirt is Gymboree and the red dress if Ralph Lauren!

The graphic CAT!! dress is baby Gap and the smock is Ralph Lauren...

I think about half of these were Gymboree. The blue with hearts is a poncho.

Here's my biggest finds! The embellished jeans by baby Gap were 50c and the new with tags Gymboree dress was $1.25! The tag on the dress was $32!

Lastly was a cute pair of lightweight footies by Ralph Lauren in which Elizabeth looks adorable!!

Tag Blankets

2007-07-13T22:31:00.001-07:00

Today I made a couple of tag blankets. I couldn't decide which fabric I liked best, so I pieced the front out of all of my favorite fabrics. I love how the colors all looked together! The ribbons were all different & bright, too. The back of one of them is the "Jesus and Me" fabric and the back of the other is purple satiney fabric. The hearts are felt. These blankets are perfect starting at about 6 months old, where Elizabeth is right now. Babies love to play with the ribbon loops and feel the different textures of the fabric.

Dick & Jane

2007-06-20T07:48:00.000-07:00

Grandma's copy of Quilter's World came in the mail this week. The cover and insides featured Dick & Jane fabric! The featured quilt used the same ABC fabric that TheMomintheFamily used in one of her pennants!

This Dick & Jane fabric below was in an advertisement for The Craft Connection. Use coupon code QWF7HC for 10% off any one order!

Little Princess Hat

2007-06-09T20:54:00.000-07:00

This is the little princess hat

I made for Elizabeth's 5-month birthday!

My Cars Pennant Banner!

2007-05-19T20:50:00.000-07:00

Having been inspired by Better Homes & Gardens, my sister, and lots of others on Etsy, I decided to make a pennant banner for David's 3rd birthday party!

So what do you think?

Another Masterpiece from Quilt Club

2007-05-14T19:57:00.000-07:00

I dropped in on Quilt Club this morning and was blown away by the beauty of this piece! The lady you see holding up one end in the artist. This is also using the reproduction fabric and she says this is only half of the quilt! She wasn't sure what the finished size is going to be, but it must be a large king size! The picture at right is a part of the other half of the quilt.

Texas Quilt

2007-05-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

This beauty was a collaboration of Momma's Quilt Club. I thought it was impressive enough to get it's own post! This is just the top. It hasn't been quilted yet. It is going to be auctioned off when it's completed.

Quilt Club

2007-05-08T13:38:00.000-07:00

TheMomInTheFamily requested some pictures from Momma's Quilt Club, so here ya go. I was there for a while before I saw anyone working. The lady behind these hands told me I should have taken a picture of their mouths because that's what was working today!

This is a collection of reproduction fabrics. Below are a few photos of the blocks one lady has been making with her reproduction fabric.

Some of the other projects that were going below... I can't remember what this was called, but it's appliqued wool. She's made one for each month. I think this one was for her June table.

This redwork Santa is a stocking.

This Sunbonnet Sue below was appliqued onto a canvas bag.

Corrected Blog Link

2007-05-04T22:24:00.000-07:00

OK, see if this link to my Etsy store works.

My Etsy Store!

2007-05-04T07:14:00.000-07:00

Hey, I told you about Lauren's Etsy store but forgot to add a link to mine! Click here to see our creations for sale!

Vintage Apron & Cupcakes...

2007-05-03T16:34:00.000-07:00

...and a cute little girl. What more could you ask for? I babysat for a friend Monday. H was having a pink day and wanted to wear the pink apron while we made cupcakes.

Vintage Fabrics

2007-05-03T16:22:00.000-07:00

Look what I found at the thrift store Tuesday! I'm not sure exactly what it was supposed to be. Looks like a duvet cover. About a twin sheet size, 2 layers sewn together, one side is pieced, but no batting in between like a quilt. And because of that they charged me the price for a sheet -- $2.00!!! I'd just been to Beverly's and bought a tiny bit of vintage look fabric for almost $9.00 a yard! I'm guessing this is from the 50s. What do y'all think?

So, what should I make with this?

Retro Roses & May Flowers

2007-05-02T22:11:00.000-07:00

Look what I made!

Today I rode the bus to DVC with Lauren and tomorrow I'm going to IKEA with a friend of mine -- WooHoo! No sewing tomorrow.

Boo!

2007-04-28T20:24:00.000-07:00

Forgot to add this... Lauren made a monster ipod cozy and added it to her Etsy store.

The Big Reveal!

2007-04-28T19:56:00.000-07:00

As you know, when Glenn goes out of town the girls and I switch into a different way of life. We ate pizza, corn dogs, and cereal (not all at the same meal!), didn't clean anything, stayed up late, slept late, and made stuff. Here's a few that I've photographed. There were others.

This is a cover for a composition notebook. It was a sheet in it's previous life.

One of the thrift stores we went to last week was selling ALL their clothes for $1 each. So I bought this pair of jeans and transformed them. The lining was another sheet we bought.

I think these last couple are my favorites. The first is a quilted pincushion. All the fabrics are new, the rickrack was found at one of the thrift stores.
Two potholders. Again, all new fabrics except for the calendar which came from an old linen towel and the rickrack.

And until I start working again I'll be making all our gifts: Mother's Day, birthdays, etc. So if you see anything you like send me some hints. :-)

Beautiful Spring Arrangement

2007-04-26T19:43:00.000-07:00

David helped me pick flowers for this arrangement from Grandpa's yard.

Penguins!!!

2007-04-17T20:19:00.000-07:00

Oldest daughter has been in a crafty mood the past few days. She'll close herself up in her room for several hours then when she comesout she'll be all excited overwhat she just finished. Here are my two faves:

A penguin iPod cover.

A happy carrot glasses case (for Jordann's new glasses! -- no pics of her yet.)

She also opened an Etsy shop to sell some of her creations. Come by & visit penguinos.