Corduroy!

Here are some new happenings in my sewing studio today!

I'm working with corduroy to make some extra soft owls that are great for cuddling! Tried out a totally new pattern with the completed one, probably a couple things I will adjust if I make more like this one, but I'm loving the taller slimmer owl and I'm loving how soft and cozy this fabric feels :)

A new baby is coming soon to my family. So it has me thinking a lot about homemade baby gifts. I can't wait to share the things I've been working on, but they are top secret until mid-November ;) In the meantime, here is a super easy tutorial I found to make a comfy swaddle blanket. When I had my son two and a half years ago I had the hardest time finding flannel blankets that weren't the small receiving blankets. The obvious solution is to make your own. Check out this fabulous tutorial from Riley Blake.

Sweet Autumn, how I love thee...

Autumn is my favorite season.

I love the cool crisp air. I love the fall colors against the sky. The sky seems bluer and the contrasts sharper. The air smells cleaner. I just feel lighter and more in awe of the world around me this time of year...

Sweet Summer Dress!

Summertime has me looking for cute dresses. This year I just haven't seen any in stores that I'm crazy about. I came across this tutorial recently and I'm am so excited! There are so many possibilities with colors and patterns. You can use any type of tank or even a short-sleeved tee. You could make your top shorter to camouflage your stomach or to make it a maternity dress. I can't wait to take on this project!

Sweet Verbena: Color Block Dress Tutorial 

 

Springtime :)

There is something so exciting, so amazing about seeds sprouting. These little guys are in my window drinking in the sunlight. My daughter bought me a tomato plant growing kit (she doesn't even like tomatoes, she is such a sweety) so I guess I will be looking for a giant pot to move a couple of these babies into :)

 Below are a couple beauties I recently completed. The yellow one was for my facebook giveaway, and the pink one is listed in my Etsy shop. Really love working with the So Sophie fabrics from Riley Blake!

Happy Monday everyone! Spring has come with a bang this year! It's probably going to hit 90 here in MO today!

I've got some pretty new owls getting ready to line up for their photo shoot, so excited about these pretties :D Oh and I'm planning to give away an owl on my facebook page later this week, so if you haven't already go make sure you like me on Facebook so you won't miss out!

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I am missing my sewing machine. I've seen very little of it lately. Life has a way of well, getting in the way. I found an adorable dinosaur tutuorial  that I've started on cause I think my little guy needs one! Check out this cutie here http://littleblackteapot.blogspot.com/2011/05/stuffed-dinosaur-with-sewing-pattern.html. I also made my son a sock puppy dog for christmas, also from little black teapot, it turned out so cute but it was waaay too much hand sewing for me!

*Here is where I was going to insert a pic of the sock puppy, but apparently I don't have a pic of him (can you believe it!?). So pic of sock puppy coming soon...